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 * Appendix H: Course-based Embedded Assignment Internship Log **


 * Lamar University – M.Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership**

Course-based Embedded Assignment Internship Log
**// Directions: //** In submitting your Course-based Embedded Assignment Log for each Assignment in Appendix I of the Internship Handbook, you are required to reflect on the assignments by completing a reflection in your course wiki/e-portfolio that should contain a minimum of 250 words. These logs will be used to assist you in completing your EDLD 5388/5370 *Please note that course number changes in Fall 2010* Internship comprehensive exam final report. Students should use and cite their textbook references as well as two additional references when writing each reflection. The reflection must consist of statements regarding the knowledge you gained from the assignment and how the assignment helped you master the Technology Facilitator Standard(s) /Indicator(s).
 * == Course Number: == || == Course Name:  == || == Course-based Embedded Hours  ==

(see Appendix I)
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 * ** Course EDLD 5364 Teaching with Technology: ** || A. B. As campus professional development activity, create a wiki-based study group with 8 teachers leading and support teachers who analyze data related to student learning, create a lesson using Universal Design for Learning at the CAST Lesson Building at [] , create a sample electronic book to share with your learning team members. Lastly, add a team reflection to your Google site about the process of creating an electronic book. || **12 ** ||


 * == Description of the ==

(see Appendix I)
||  || (Maximum 25 points) || Unfortunately, I must admit that during this assignment I was totally not in a place that fostered a positive learning atmosphere. I had way too many things going on in my personal life and that was reflected in my performance on this assignment. My schedule also was so hectic during the weekends that my goal was to complete the assignment prior to the weekend. However, since this was a group assignment, many of the other students use their weekends to complete their coursework. This put me in an even worse state of mind. I will say that creating the lesson using the CAST Lesson Builder was a totally new learning experience for me and one that I can share with my coworkers so that they might benefit from as well, no matter what level or subject they teach. It is nice to know that teachers interested in creating new lessons do not have to start from scratch. “It takes time and thought to build a repertoire of media, content, and techniques to individualize teaching while simultaneously considering instructional goals and individual student characteristics.” (Rose & Meyer, 2002, p. 2)
 * **__Self–Assessment __**
 * Critically reflect (see note above; not just recitation of facts) upon the knowledge you gained from the assignment. (3 Points)
 * Critically reflect upon the relationship between any new information you gained from the assignment with old information you previously held to be true**.** (2 Points)
 * How did the relationship between the old and new information you learned affect your personal experience with the assignment? (2 Points)
 * __Learn as a Learner __**
 * Critically reflect upon your approach and strategies used in completing the assignment. (3 Points)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Critically reflect upon how you learn as a learner and how you assess your own performance in completing the assignment(s). (2 Points)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">How did your learning and interaction with colleagues (such as discussion forum, web conferences, wiki and blog participation, etc.) affect the results of your performance?(2 Points)
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Lifelong Learning Skills __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Critically reflect upon what you gained about learning and how you learn that will impact your future learning. (3 Points)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">How will your past interactions and collaborations with colleagues impact your future learning experiences? (2 Points)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">As a lifelong learner, what questions or issues challenge you and are worthy of future research or investigation? (2 Points)
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Additional Criteria __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Content posted to e-Portfolio wiki/blog/Google site (1 Point)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Mechanics (1 Point)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">APA Format (1 Point)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Minimum of 3 References (1 Point)

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">My approach to completing this assignment was just to dive in and get it done as much as I could on my own without working with others. This proved to be a bad decision. I really thought that if I did most of the work myself, that others would just come in and finish what was left to be done. What I found out was that I should have waited until everyone could join in and complete the work together. Building the book was a neat activity and I enjoyed seeing what others were creating and look forward to using this in my classroom. Seeing what others create is exciting and useful. “Teachers will be creating new ideas and projects that others will want to hear about.” (Solomon & Shrum 2007, p. 89)

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Knowing that working with groups creates certain issues such as the one I faced, I plan to go into any future group assignments with a more relaxed frame of mind and allow time for others to participate. Trying to work ahead actually only made me do twice the work and there is just no need to do that. Plus, I cheated myself out of experiencing the learning process that others were willing to share with me. Others in my group were way more creative than I was in creating the book so when I got a chance to view theirs I really wanted to redo mine. With each and every year that I teach I see how important working together is becoming. “Today's students need to be able to learn and produce cooperatively" (Pitler, 2007, p. 139).

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007//). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works//. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Rose. D., & Meyer, A. (2002)//Teaching every student in the digital age: Universal design for learning.// Alexandra, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Available online at the center for applied Special Technology Web site. Chapter 6. Retrieved on October 5, 2009, from <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;">Http://www.cast.org/teachingeeverystudent/ideas/tes/ <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New tools, New Schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, 77-98. ||