Professional Development

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Understanding By Design Unit Template Understanding By Design Unit Template

Title of Unit

Title of Unit II

_{ntegrating iPod touches into the}

curriculum

Grade Level

_Professional

Curriculum Area

_{Professional Development}

Time FrameTime Frame

_{1 Prof. Dev. Class w/ follow-up}

Developed By

_{Charles Kelley}

Identify Desired Results (Stage 1)

Established Goals:

Understand the benefits and uses of an iPod Touch in the classroom as a tool for learning.

Understandings

Essential

Essential Questions

Questions

Students

Students will will understand understand that« that« OverarchiOverarchingng 1.

1. The iPoThe iPod Touch d Touch can bcan be used e used in a in a highly highly educational weducational way.ay. 2.

2. The iPoThe iPod Touch d Touch can can motivate relucmotivate reluctant studetant students to nts to work work onon curriculum tasks.

curriculum tasks. 3.

3. The iPod The iPod Touch can Touch can be used be used to introduce to introduce material in material in an noan novelvel way

way 4.

4. The The iPod iPod Touch Touch is is an ean effective ffective way way to to integrate integrate technologytechnology into the curriculum.

into the curriculum. 5.

5. Will be Will be ubiquitous ubiquitous in near in near future and future and highly ahighly available evailable even toven to our most economically

our most economically disaddisadvantaged vantaged students.students.

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1. Are we Are we doing enough doing enough to reflect to reflect the interesthe interests of outs of our students r students in thein the delivery of the curriculum?

delivery of the curriculum? 2.

2. Why is Why is the the iPod iPod Touch Touch so so popular?popular? 3.

3. Can the usCan the use of the e of the iPod Touch iPod Touch really lead really lead to increasto increased learning?ed learning? 4.

4. II_{s the iPod Touch technologically capable of presenting material}_{s the iPod Touch}_{technologically capable of presenting material}

in a novel way? in a novel way?

1. Too complicated for teacher use 1. Too complicated for teacher use 2. cost too much for widespread use 2. cost too much for widespread use 3.

3.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using iPod 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using iPod touches in the classroom?

touches in the classroom?

K

nowledge

S

S_{tudents will know«}_{tudents will know«}

Skills

S

S_{tudents will be able to«}_{tudents will be able to«}

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1. The basThe basic uses ic uses of the of the iPod Touch iPod Touch in a in a classroom sclassroom settingetting 2.

2. The The basic basic operations operations of of iPod iPod touchtouch 3.

3. How How iPod Touch iPod Touch can be can be integrated integrated into curinto curriculumriculum

1.

1. Turn on Turn on and access and access basic functions basic functions of an of an iPod TouchiPod Touch 2.

2. II_{dentify applications that have educational use}_{dentify applications that have educational use}

3.

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Assessment Evidence (Stage 2)

Performance Tasks:

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1. Teachers Teachers download download an eduan education app cation app on theon their ipodir ipod 2.

2. Teachers view wTeachers view wiki that features useful educatiki that features useful educational apps and then theional apps and then they create one more entry thay create one more entry that highlights a nt highlights a new educational app.ew educational app. 3.

3. Teachers Teachers as«. as«. TeachersTeachershave participants come up with a sample lesson using an application have participants come up with a sample lesson using an application on the iPod Touchon the iPod Touch

Other Evidence:

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1. Pre Pre and and post post test test onon 2.

2. SS_{ample lesson plan}_{ample lesson plan}

Student self assessment & reflection:

1.

1.SS_{tudents will fill out pre and post tests that allow them to}_{tudents will fill out pre and post tests that allow them to reflect on the material that they have been introduced to.}_{reflect on the material that they have been introduced to.}

2.

2.SS_{tudents must fill out a survey on the}_{tudents must fill out a survey on the effectiveness of the course.}_{effectiveness of the course.}

Learning Plan (Stage 3)

Learning Activities

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1. Use K-Use K-W-L chart to W-L chart to guide instructguide instruction and ion and to initiate to initiate prior prior knowledgeknowledge 2.

2. Use the Use the pretest to pretest to gauge initgauge initial level oial level of understanding f understanding of the suof the subject matter.bject matter. 3.

3. View Prezi View Prezi presentation on presentation on the uses the uses of the of the iPod in the iPod in the classrooclassroomm 4.

4. Complete Complete assignment assignment #1 ± #1 ± download download an aan apppp 5.

5. Complete Complete Educational Educational app app Wiki Wiki assignmentassignment 6.

6. Complete Complete Assignment Assignment #2 #2 ±±SS_{ample lesson plan}_{ample lesson plan}

7.

7. Complete Complete post-test post-test and and discuss discuss responsesresponses 8.

8. Complete Complete class class surveysurvey

Step-by-step Guide

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1. Make sure to acquire a room Make sure to acquire a room with wireleswith wireless internet access, tables and chairs and LCD projector.s internet access, tables and chairs and LCD projector. 2.

2. For this Professional Development course to be For this Professional Development course to be effective, you must have access to effective, you must have access to multiple iPods/iPads.multiple iPods/iPads.II_{barrowed a few and own 3.}_{barrowed a few and own 3.}

3.

3. Place copy of pre-test where each participant will sit so that they can complete as soon as they Place copy of pre-test where each participant will sit so that they can complete as soon as they sit down. Take up pre-test once you begin.sit down. Take up pre-test once you begin. 4.

4. Begin Prezi presentation. Use ipad to demonstrate points from the Prezi. Make sure to have the applications that you will talk about in theBegin Prezi presentation. Use ipad to demonstrate points from the Prezi. Make sure to have the applications that you will talk about in the presentation downloaded on your iPad.

presentation downloaded on your iPad. 5.

5. Once you have finished your presentation, have each Once you have finished your presentation, have each group complete assignment #1 in a group. Walk around and mgroup complete assignment #1 in a group. Walk around and m onitor progress on taskonitor progress on task and assist with

and assist with difficulties.difficulties. 6.

6. After completion of activity, review the steps needed on the iPad.After completion of activity, review the steps needed on the iPad. 7.

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recommendation that can be added to the list. recommendation that can be added to the list. 8.

8. Review the recommendations.Review the recommendations. 9.

9. As a whole group, complete Assignment #2. Brainstorm ideas for a sample lesson plan and write the ideas on As a whole group, complete Assignment #2. Brainstorm ideas for a sample lesson plan and write the ideas on the board. Gradually shapethe board. Gradually shape down the ideas and incorporate them into the UBD lesson plan.

down the ideas and incorporate them into the UBD lesson plan. 10.

10. Review lesson plan. Answer any final questions that participants may haveReview lesson plan. Answer any final questions that participants may have 11.

11. Pass out Pass out Post-test and complete. APost-test and complete. After completion, pass back out the pre-tesfter completion, pass back out the pre-test and compare answers for indicators for learning. Dt and compare answers for indicators for learning. Discussiscuss answers.

answers. 12.

12. Have participants fill out survey.Have participants fill out survey. Online Version has instructions for the

Online Version has instructions for the course @ ipodsinthecr.weebly.comcourse @ ipodsinthecr.weebly.com

Pre-Test

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1. What do you believe to What do you believe to be the usual price for an iPod Touch?be the usual price for an iPod Touch?

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2. What does app stand for?What does app stand for?

3.

3. What is the typical price for an What is the typical price for an app?app?

4.

4. What is the major difference between an iPod Touch and an iPhone?What is the major difference between an iPod Touch and an iPhone?

5.

5. Are there free apps?Are there free apps?

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7. Do you think that iPods can be Do you think that iPods can be used in a classroom to promote learning?used in a classroom to promote learning?

Assignment #1/ rubric

Activate your iPod and access the "app

Activate your iPod and access the "app Store" button. SearStore" button. Search for an app that has educational application. Utilize the search function within the "app Store"ch for an app that has educational application. Utilize the search function within the "app Store" and look for a

and look for a math specific app. Click on and review the functions of each application within the preview. Check the screen grabs. Click install andmath specific app. Click on and review the functions of each application within the preview. Check the screen grabs. Click install and download the application. Check to make sure that it functions correctly.

download the application. Check to make sure that it functions correctly.

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2 grade

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2 grade

Essentials of the Essentials of the assignment assignment Downloaded application Downloaded application has little or no has little or no educational use and is educational use and is not very functional not very functional within a classroom within a classroom

Downloaded application Downloaded application has good or great has good or great potential for use in the potential for use in the classroom.

classroom.

Steps completed

Steps completed App was searched but App was searched but not downloaded and not downloaded and may not be Math-based. may not be Math-based.

Application has been Application has been downloaded and is downloaded and is Math-based. Math-based.

Total

App Handout

ELA

Spel it rite

This game has been designed to help you train your abili

This game has been designed to help you train your abili ty to recognize misspelled words. The user's objective is to identify typos as fast ty to recognize misspelled words. The user's objective is to identify typos as fast as possible. Foras possible. For each error, a penalty of 5

each error, a penalty of 5 seconds is added to the total time. seconds is added to the total time. At the end of each round, the user is given the possibility oAt the end of each round, the user is given the possibility o f reviewing his or her results. Thisf reviewing his or her results. This version contains over 700 of the most difficult to spell words.

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Shakespeare

Shakespeare is a free app with the complete works of Shakespeare (41 plays, 154 sonnets and 6

Shakespeare is a free app with the complete works of Shakespeare (41 plays, 154 sonnets and 6 poems, inclupoems, including doubtful works) and a searchableding doubtful works) and a searchable concordance to find the exact word or

concordance to find the exact word or phrase youre looking for (with relaxed searching to find words close to your search term).phrase youre looking for (with relaxed searching to find words close to your search term).

Kindle

The Kindle app is optimized for the iPad, i

The Kindle app is optimized for the iPad, i Phone, and iPod touch, giving users the ability to read Kindle books on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. YoullPhone, and iPod touch, giving users the ability to read Kindle books on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. Youll have access to

have access to over 810,000* books in the Kindle over 810,000* books in the Kindle Store, including best sellers and new Store, including best sellers and new releases. Amazon Whispersync automaticareleases. Amazon Whispersync automatically syncs your llly syncs your last pageast page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices (including Kindle)

read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices (including Kindle), so you can pi, so you can pick up where you left off on another device. The app also includesck up where you left off on another device. The app also includes thousands of free classics.

thousands of free classics.

Social Studies

National Geographic

Learn more about the

Learn more about the world around you using the up-to-date, expertly world around you using the up-to-date, expertly researched, Flags and Facts database which contains concise researched, Flags and Facts database which contains concise geographic andgeographic and socio-economic data.

socio-economic data.

Find even the most remote places in the

Find even the most remote places in the news, using the built-in search tool and place names directory which contains nearly 7 million entries!news, using the built-in search tool and place names directory which contains nearly 7 million entries!

USA Presidents

A flash card app that teaches you coo

A flash card app that teaches you cool facts about the historical line of American presidents.l facts about the historical line of American presidents.

Math

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Math Ninja

Use your math skills to defend your treehouse against a hungry tomato and his robotic

Use your math skills to defend your treehouse against a hungry tomato and his robotic army in this fun action packed game! Choose between ninja stars,army in this fun action packed game! Choose between ninja stars, smoke bombs, or ninja magic - and choose

smoke bombs, or ninja magic - and choose your upgrades wisely!your upgrades wisely!

Math Drills

Graphically rich and fun environment allows up

Graphically rich and fun environment allows up to 10 students to to 10 students to learn basic math skills in learn basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplicatiaddition, subtraction, multiplication and division.on and division.

Science

SkyORB

SkyORB features a 3D i

SkyORB features a 3D interface, with OpenGL ES 1.1 and OpenGL 2.0 support, iPhone 4 nterface, with OpenGL ES 1.1 and OpenGL 2.0 support, iPhone 4 retina display, a search engine, a retina display, a search engine, a large catalog of large catalog of starsstars (Hyparcos), deep objects

(Hyparcos), deep objects (NGC/IC 200(NGC/IC 2000) planets, current satellite (including current space shuttle missions) (MPC) and let you 0) planets, current satellite (including current space shuttle missions) (MPC) and let you choose see the choose see the actual skyactual sky from any point on Earth.

from any point on Earth.

The Chemical Touch

The Chemical Touch: Lite Edition is a free and easy

The Chemical Touch: Lite Edition is a free and easy to use periodic table for your iPhone or iPod to use periodic table for your iPhone or iPod touch. Consistintouch. Consisting of a sg of a simplified version of the periodicimplified version of the periodic table display from the full application, it puts the masses, densities, melting & boiling points, radii, and electronegativities of the elements right at your table display from the full application, it puts the masses, densities, melting & boiling points, radii, and electronegativities of the elements right at your fingertips. If you need

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Science Glossary

A glossary

A glossary of scientific terms and short of scientific terms and short biographies that support our science education website, http://www.visionlearningbiographies that support our science education website, http://www.visionlearning.com. All definitions link to.com. All definitions link to related terms and to

related terms and to free, detailed science learning modules. Though geared for high sfree, detailed science learning modules. Though geared for high s chool and undergraduate student's using our website, the glossarychool and undergraduate student's using our website, the glossary and modules are

and modules are appropriate for anyone generally interested in science.appropriate for anyone generally interested in science.

Misc.

MyHomework

myHomework is a simple and easy to

myHomework is a simple and easy to use iPhone application that allows you to keep track of your homework, classes, projects and tests while interactinguse iPhone application that allows you to keep track of your homework, classes, projects and tests while interacting with a really cool

with a really cool design. myHomeworkdesign. myHomeworks design tends to resemble our day s design tends to resemble our day to day notebook, the sections are separated by colorful sticky pads that to day notebook, the sections are separated by colorful sticky pads that marks the page.

marks the page.

Open Culture

The Open Culture app gives you mobile access to

The Open Culture app gives you mobile access to educational audio and video collections. Now, you can learn whenever you're on the go. And it's all free!educational audio and video collections. Now, you can learn whenever you're on the go. And it's all free! With this app, you can access:

With this app, you can access: Free Audio Books

Free Audio Books Free University Courses Free University Courses

Free Foreign Language Lessons Free Foreign Language Lessons Ideas & Culture Podcasts Ideas & Culture Podcasts

Music Podcasts (Classical, Jazz, Rock) Music Podcasts (Classical, Jazz, Rock) Science Podcasts

Science Podcasts University Podcasts University Podcasts Intelligent YouTube Videos Intelligent YouTube Videos Daily Blog

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W

iki Assignment

Students will review the App wiki and then add one educational app

Students will review the App wiki and then add one educational app to the wiki. The student must include a description of the app.to the wiki. The student must include a description of the app. WikiWiki G

G_rading:_rading:

Full credit if one education application is added wi

Full credit if one education application is added with descriptionth description

Assignment #2

Students will complete a sample lesson plan following the UBD design template provided as a group.

Students will complete a sample lesson plan following the UBD design template provided as a group. Students nStudents need to utilize eed to utilize an online document sharan online document sharinging service (Google Docs) to collaboratively complete a sample leeson plan that integrates the use of

service (Google Docs) to collaboratively complete a sample leeson plan that integrates the use of an iPod into a lesson plan.an iPod into a lesson plan.

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2 grade

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2 grade

Essentials of the Essentials of the assignment assignment

Lesson plan does not Lesson plan does not include technology or include technology or has limited use of iPod has limited use of iPod touch or related touch or related technology. technology.

Lesson plan fully Lesson plan fully utilizesutilizes technology into the technology into the classroom lesson and classroom lesson and features a function or features a function or application of the iPod. application of the iPod.

Steps completed

Steps completed Lesson plan is not Lesson plan is not complete and does not complete and does not include all of the include all of the aspects of UBD design aspects of UBD design model.

model.

Lesson plan is fully Lesson plan is fully complete and includes complete and includes all of the aspects of the all of the aspects of the UBD model.

UBD model. G

G_roupwork_roupwork _{Collaboration not}_{Collaboration not} facilitated online facilitated online through a document through a document sharing sharing website/application website/application Collaboration facilitated Collaboration facilitated online through a online through a document sharing document sharing website/application website/application

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Post-Test

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1. What do you believe to What do you believe to be the usual price for an iPod Touch?be the usual price for an iPod Touch?

2.

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3.

3. What is the typical price for an What is the typical price for an app?app?

4.

4. What is the major difference between an iPod Touch and an iPhone?What is the major difference between an iPod Touch and an iPhone?

5.

5. Are there free apps?Are there free apps?

6.

6. What sizes do iPods come in?What sizes do iPods come in?

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7. Do you think that iPods can be Do you think that iPods can be used in a classroom to promote learning?used in a classroom to promote learning?

8.

8. Name 2 apps oName 2 apps or standard functions discussed in the presentation.r standard functions discussed in the presentation.

9.

9. What is a potential use for What is a potential use for the voice memo function?the voice memo function?

Survey

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What did you like

What did you like best about the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?best about the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?

What did you like least abo

What did you like least about the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?ut the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?

How can the

How can the instructor improve her delivery of the instructor improve her delivery of the information?information?

Are you going to

Are you going to use these devices in your classroom? Why or Why not?use these devices in your classroom? Why or Why not?

Was this in-service helpful to you as a

Was this in-service helpful to you as a teacher?teacher?

What hypothetical app or function would you most like to see

What hypothetical app or function would you most like to see available for download?available for download?

Assessment data

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In combination with the completion of the class activities, which everyone completed satisfactorily, I looked at the last two questions from the In combination with the completion of the class activities, which everyone completed satisfactorily, I looked at the last two questions from the post-test and used those as the basis

post-test and used those as the basis for assessing the mastery of the goals for the for assessing the mastery of the goals for the class. I reviewed the answers for the first class. I reviewed the answers for the first 7 questions that7 questions that were included on both the pre and post-tests and thought that the general knowledge of those subjects was satisfactory.

were included on both the pre and post-tests and thought that the general knowledge of those subjects was satisfactory. Participant #1

Participant #1

Answered both questions , 8 and 9,

Answered both questions , 8 and 9, correctly and displayed a great knowledge of the functions of the ipod.correctly and displayed a great knowledge of the functions of the ipod.II_{suspect that she had prior experience with the}_{suspect that she had prior experience with the}

platform.

platform.SS_{he explained how to use the v}_{he explained how to use the v oice memo function to create a podcast that can be}_{oice memo function to create a podcast that can be used for absent students.}_{used for absent students.}

Participant #2 Participant #2

Answered both questions correctly.

Answered both questions correctly.SS_{he talked about the use of the presidents app and}_{he talked about the use of the presidents app and the}_theSS_{hakespeare app and haw each would be}_{hakespeare app and haw each would be helpful in her}_{helpful in her}

classes (she is a special education teacher. classes (she is a special education teacher. Participant #3

Participant #3

Answered both questions correctly. Answered both questions correctly.

Survey feedback

II_{chose the most useful response to each question and indicated which participant gave this response.}_{chose the most useful response to each question and indicated which participant gave this response.} What did you like

What did you like best about the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?best about the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?PP_{art. #1}_{art. #1} I was really excited

I was really excited to find out about new devices and strategies I could be to find out about new devices and strategies I could be using in my classroom. I amusing in my classroom. I am happy that I

happy that I will have access to it onwill have access to it online in case I forget line in case I forget something.something.

What did you like least abo

What did you like least about the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?ut the in-service on iPods in the Classroom?PP_{art. # 3}_{art. # 3} I thought it was too

I thought it was too fast-paced. I did not get to sit around and experiment with the ipod.fast-paced. I did not get to sit around and experiment with the ipod.

How can the

How can the instructor improve her delivery of the instructor improve her delivery of the information?information?PPart. # 3art. # 3

I wish that the instructor included a demonstration of the basic functions of the ipod before the I wish that the instructor included a demonstration of the basic functions of the ipod before the presentation so that we could familiarize ourselves with the devices before we talked about i presentation so that we could familiarize ourselves with the devices before we talked about i t.t.

Are you going to

Are you going to use these devices in your classroom? Why or Why not?use these devices in your classroom? Why or Why not?PP_{art. #2}_{art. #2} I dont know if I

I dont know if I will because I dont have an iPod yet will because I dont have an iPod yet and will need at least one to and will need at least one to be able to work withbe able to work with it. I dont have a

it. I dont have a class set either.class set either.

Was this in-service helpful to you as a

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Yes. Even if I

Yes. Even if I dont use the ipod I really liked learning about new uses odont use the ipod I really liked learning about new uses o f technology.f technology.

Self-evaluation

As

AsII_{read the survey}_{read the survey responses,}_responses,II_{began to find several patterns and obvious mistakes in my delivery.}_{began to find several patterns and obvious mistakes in my delivery.}II_{see that}_{see that}II_{took for granted the knowledge of}_{took for granted the knowledge of}

the basic functions of the iPod and will have to

the basic functions of the iPod and will have to spend more time demonstrating them the next timespend more time demonstrating them the next timeII_{deliver this class.}_{deliver this class.}II_{also realize that my session length}_{also realize that my session length}

was not sufficient because there were several comments on being rushed through the presentation. was not sufficient because there were several comments on being rushed through the presentation.

II_{believe that the biggest problem with the Professional De}_{believe that the biggest problem with the Professional Development class is that there is not}_{velopment class is that there is not a huge access to iPods in the}_{a huge access to iPods in the system in which}_{system in which}II

teach. There are no classroom sets, no pilot programs and v

teach. There are no classroom sets, no pilot programs and v ery few teachers experimenting with them.ery few teachers experimenting with them.II_{believe that the presentation will have to be a}_{believe that the presentation will have to be a}

primer of what could happen 4

primer of what could happen 4 or 5 years down the line instead of something that can be or 5 years down the line instead of something that can be actively used. Unfortunately, our current economic situation isactively used. Unfortunately, our current economic situation is further hindering the implementation of the

further hindering the implementation of the devices in the cldevices in the cl assrooms.assrooms.

Many teachers wrote down that this was their primary concern with the class. They were afraid that when and if

Many teachers wrote down that this was their primary concern with the class. They were afraid that when and if they actually got to use thethey actually got to use the information in the class, that

information in the class, that they would have already forgotten they would have already forgotten the information. Overall,the information. Overall,II_{believe that the teachers found the class informative and were}_{believe that the teachers found the class informative and were}

optimistic about the content and with the potential for use in their classrooms. All of the teachers seemed to have learned

optimistic about the content and with the potential for use in their classrooms. All of the teachers seemed to have learned a great deal in the class anda great deal in the class and performed well on the

performed well on the activities.activities.

A major surprise was the ease in which

A major surprise was the ease in whichII_{made the class available online. The website that}_{made the class available online. The website that}II_{used, Weebly, was very easy to use and}_{used, Weebly, was very easy to use and had many}_{had many}

great features. The other components were fairly easy to put together and f

great features. The other components were fairly easy to put together and f unctioned flawunctioned flawlessly.lessly.II_{hope that many of the participants will utilize the site to}_{hope that many of the participants will utilize the site to}

draw upon the information. draw upon the information.

Online Version Online Version