Using Games for Learning and Assessment

University of Wisconsin-Stout Online

Using Games for Learning and Assessment

Online Course 1 semester hour graduate credit ($397)
Instructor: Dr. Susan Manning
Tuition and Registration

EDUC 696C Summer: July 9 – August 3, 2012
or
EDUC 644 Fall: October 1 – October 26, 2012 

Who should enroll? Designed for educators and trainers interested in learning about game-based learning and assessment. Explore quests, incentives like badges, the core tenants of game-based learning and how it supports the inquiry process. Get your game on and gamify learning for your students!

Description Integration of interactive games and simulations with the curriculum, implications for effective assessment. Use of games to support collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making and to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom including benefits and drawbacks. (This course does not teach game design or use game design software.) This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program. NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer the credit to another university.
Textbook McGonigal, Jane. Reality is Broken (2011), Penguin Press. ISBN: 1594202850
Available from Amazon  or Kindle Edition or Barnes & Noble

Additional web-based readings and media will be available within the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Differentiate between various types of games and simulations and match with types of assessment techniques.

Critically analyze and reflect on benefits and drawbacks of interactive games and simulations when determining the best assessment tool to match a curricular or training need.

Collaborate with others using online tools and demonstrate how to locate, evaluate and select games or simulations for a specific instructional need.

Create assessment action plans and field test interactive games or simulations and demonstrate ability to determine a curricular/training fit in instructional decision making.

Interpret assessment results of field tests and assess the effectiveness in supporting identified learner outcomes. 

Alignment with Standards Course objectives are aligned with the following:

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) 4, 7, 8,10

National Board for Professional Teaching Standard 3

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule. The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week.

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EDUC 696B Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies

University of Wisconsin-Stout Online

EDUC 696B Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies 

Online Course 1 semester hour graduate credit ($397)
Instructor: Dr. Kay Lehmann
Tuition and Registration
EDUC 696B 961 May 29 - June 25, 2012
EDUC 696B 960 July 9 - August 3, 2012
EDUC 696B 900 October 1 – December 14, 2012

Who should enroll?

Designed for elementary, middle school, and high school classroom teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, school administrators and support staff at all levels.  

Explore inspiring and effective ways to use social media for professional development or in the classroom or assignments, assessments, cross-cultural communication and language learning, collaborative learning, and real-world experiential learning. 

Connect  professionally and/or connect students with learning opportunities via social networks and cloud-based tools. Also, learn how to use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other personal learning networks for instantaneous and targeted professional development.

Description

Social media applications for professional development, global collaborative initiatives, learning community development and collaborations. Digital citizenship and learning outcomes and assessment using social media.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program. NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer the credit to another university.

Textbook

Levinson, M. (2010). From fear to Facebook: One school’s journey. ISTE: Eugene, OR. ISBN-13: 978-1564842701 Available from amazon.com or iste.org as a paperback or from amazon.com as a Kindle edition.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Advocate and model safe, legal, and ethical use of social media.
2. Evaluate a variety of social media tools for professional or classroom use and develop learning applications.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of collaboration and communication strategies using social media with other professionals, community partners, or parents.
4. Critically analyze connected classroom projects and professional development opportunities conducted via social media.
5. Develop an assessment tool for evaluating social media for classroom or professional applications.
6. Develop an action plan demonstrating ethical and effective application of social media for communication, professional development, assessment of learning, learning communities, experiential learning or integration in the curriculum. 

Alignment with Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 4 and 5

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week.

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Evaluating the Best Educational Apps

Tech Tips Newsletter May 10, 2012 Editor: Karen Franker

This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message.   NOTE: Web version of the newsletter http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/blog.cfm   Find us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching --------------------   In this issue... Evaluating the Best Educational Apps   Summer Online Courses  - Reserve a Spot Now (several classes are already full) Tech Tip: 52 Great Google Doc Secrets   Evaluating the Best Educational Apps   This week’s newsletter features top educators’ advice on how to locate and select top-rated apps for iPads, iPods, tablets, and other mobile devices.   Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps Tony Vincent has compiled an outstanding collection of the best rubrics for evaluating educational apps. Included is a downloadable version of Tony’s Education App Evaluation Rubric and Checklist.   Bloomin’ Apps Kathy Schrock’s clickable and colorful diagrams designate quality mobile apps for each level of Blooms’ Taxonomy for Google Apps, iPad apps, Android apps, and Web 2.0 tools.   15 Free Online Apps to Get Your Students Creating Bradley Lands describes 15 apps that focus on the creating level of Bloom’s taxonomy and help students demonstrate mastery of content. Also see 12 Free Online Apps to Get Your Students Publishing.   Top 10 Sites for Educational Apps David Kapuler lists his 10 favorite Web sites for locating high quality educational apps, including: APPitic, Mind Leap, and Teachers With Apps. 10 of the Best Apple Apps for Education in 2012 Meris Stansbury has compiled a “best of Apple” list of apps for 2012, including descriptions, suggested uses, features, price, and rating.   K-5 iPad Apps According to Bloom’s Taxonomy Diane Darrow has written an excellent series of articles recommending apps which assist in the development of higher-order thinking skills.   Apps4Edu The Utah Education Network provides a database of recommended educational apps searchable by keyword, device, cost, grade level, general category, and core curriculum areas.     Tech Tip 52 Great Google Docs Secrets  The staff writers at Online Colleges describe the lesser known and powerful options of Google Docs including: keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop photos, editable PDFs, self-updating of spreadsheets, and synching with Microsoft Office.     Don't Delay - Sign Up Today Register today to reserve a spot in the course you want for advanced certification or to renew your license. Several courses closed today due to full enrollment. List of All Summer and Fall 2012 Online Courses  Register Online Request Information Online  School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout Phone: (715) 232-2253 Archives - back issues in case you missed the most recent newsletter.

Online Summer Classes at UW-Stout!

UW-StoutTech Tips NewsletterApril 19, 2012(Re-posted with permission of the Editor: Karen Franker)

This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message.    Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching -------------------- In this issue... E-Learning Certificate Program New Summer Online Courses  Top Resources For Exploring iTunes U   Tech Tip: 101 Web 2.0 Teaching Tools Every Teacher Should Know About   E-Learning Certificate Program Summer Classes are open for enrollment. For complete information visit the E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate Homepage. New Summer Online CoursesEnroll soon and meet your goals for continuing education professional development and license renewal. Check out the new courses.  Using Games for Learning and Assessment Math Assessment for Response to Intervention (RTI) Reading Assessment for Response to Intervention (RTI)   Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies Mobile Learning Instructional Design (for iPads, tablets, and cell phones) List of Forty Summer 2012 Online Courses  Register now to reserve a spot.  No tuition is due until the first day of class. Register Online!    Top Resources For Exploring iTunes U This week’s newsletter explores how open education resources expand delivery to new audiences. Discover why iTunes U, MITx, the Khan Academy and others are changing how we think about course content and instructional design. iTunes U: Free Education for the Masses Nathaniel Mott explains the benefits of exploring the wealth of free resources available on iTunes U. Hands On With Apple’s iTunes U: An Education Darrell Etherington provides an overview of how iTunes U is structured, including screenshots of a typical iTunes U course. Which University is #1 on iTunes U? Tony Bates presents statistics on which universities have the most-frequently-downloaded materials on iTunes U. HACC Offers iTunes U App Enelly Betancourt describes the results of a pilot program at Harrisburg (PA) Area Community College where students can use their iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad tablet to download assignment instructions, audio and video podcasts, handouts, syllabus, and self-assessments iTunes U for Faculty Ithaca College has created an extensive guide to assist instructors who wish to create digital materials for students to access on iTunes U. iTunes University (video: 1:39) The staff at Southeast Missouri State University has created an introductory video about using iTunes U, including how to share content with students. iTunes U. vs. Blackboard Juli Clover compares iTunes U with Blackboard and describes iTunes U’s better navigation and more user-friendly interface as key advantages. ACSD on iTunes U Mike Hohenbrink describes the new ASCD channel on iTunes U that provides free professional development resources to K-16 educators. Tech Tip: 101 Web 2.0 Teaching Tools Every Teacher Should Know About Jeff Dunn has created an excellent slideshow describing the best Web-based tools to create instructional materials. Browse his extensive list of tools to create timelines, graphs, games, posters, mind maps, flashcards, word clouds and more. List of All Summer and Fall 2012 Online Courses  Register Soon to Reserve a Spot   Request Information Online  School of Education Online Professional Development University of Wisconsin - Stout Phone: (715) 232-2253 Archives - back issues in case you missed the most recent newsletter.