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**Assignments and Discussion Posts due by Saturday, March 26 **
 * Week Two Module: Sunday, March 20 - Saturday, March 26[[image:module2.jpg align="right" caption="module2.jpg"]] **

> Make sure you look at the. When the assignment is complete, save the document as a PDF and post the completed worksheet to your personal website. media type="custom" key="8757298" width="120" height="120" align="right" See the directions below about saving a Google Doc into different formats.
 * RI Unit of Study assignment: **
 * **Assignment**: Complete the Standards Activity Worksheet posted below (a different Google doc linked in the table below) for ONE of the standards of your unit.You may have more than one standard in your Unit. Choose only ONE standard to analyze, preferably the most important standard which you will also use to create assessments to measure students' learning later in this course.

When viewing a Google Docs Document click **Download as** from the **File** menu, and select a format. The available formats for documents are: HTML, RTF, Word, Open Office, PDF, Text file //Save your Google Doc as a PDF on your computer and then upload the PDF to your personal website. // ||
 * **Saving a Google Doc as a PDF**

//** * Made the design to the right using a free program called Tagul. Still getting the hang of it but can you imagine the possibilities? Vocabulary lessons, key research words, unit overview, etc. **////** Hover over and click the words for links to Google to begin the search. **//
 * Personal Standards Activity Worksheet** - Google Doc Link
 * __**Susanne**__ || __**Michelle**__ || __**Donna**__ ||
 * Rochelle Larghi || Holly St Pierre || Susan Rose ||
 * Pamela Riel || John Zolli || Nicole DeMarzo ||
 * Cheryl Tavares ||  || Julie Driscoll ||
 * Carol Mennucci || Kimberly Lebrun-Steinberg || Kerry Pomfret ||
 * <span class="wiki_link_ext">David Nelson || <span class="wiki_link_ext">Kristen McCarthy || Melissa Polofsky ||
 * <span class="wiki_link_ext">Caroline Fletcher || <span class="wiki_link_ext">David Bergeron || <span class="wiki_link_ext">Don Cowart ||
 * || <span class="wiki_link_ext">Katherine Bellows || <span class="wiki_link_ext">Norma Cole ||


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">**Assignment**: Complete the following sections of the Unit of Study using the link on the Unit of Study Page Template page: GLEs or GSEs, Notes, Clarifications and prerequisites regarding standards, and Additional Learner Outcomes.

Directions to embed a video on your website.
 * Technology assignments: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Assignment: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">You Tube is blocked at most public schools yet You Tube is a valuable resource. Search You Tube to locate a video that would help students better understand a concept you are trying to teach (a video that supports your Unit of Study would be better!). Use a file converter website listed below to convert the identified YouTube video so that you can play the video at school. Post the converted video to your personal website. **﻿**
 * ** Check out this recently posted article on Tech&Learning: Top 10 Alternatives to You Tube, by David Kapular**

Keepvid is great. You just put in the URL and download HDDownloader works the same way and requires a plug in @http://www.youconvertit.com/ConvertFiles.aspx. a favorite because it converts files, downloads videos and emails large files. ZamZar Similar to YouConvertIt. Converts and transfers every type of file possible. Tutorial link and / or video below:
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Converters **
 * Tutorial video from You Tube to utilize ZamZar to convert videos. This will be blocked if you are trying to access this from a school computer.

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 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Assignment **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: Thinkfinity, supported by the Verizon Foundation, offers comprehensive teaching and learning resources created by Thinkfinity content partners – the most respected organizations in each academic subject and literacy. The easy-to-navigate K-12 resources are grade-specific and are aligned with state standards. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">There is something for every content area and grade level!
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Open a web browser and go to the Thinkfinity site <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none;">[|www.thinkfinity.org]
 * 2) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Take the tour of Thinkfinity, located on the right side of the screen (New to Thinkfinity? tab) posted on their website homepage.
 * 3) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Using the resources available on Thinkfinity, complete the Homepage Scavenger Hunt (posted below).
 * 4) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Upload the completed worksheet to your personal website.


 * Discussion Forum Posts: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Discussion forum 3: You have completed the Standards Activity worksheet (above) and posted it to your personal website. What are the instructional implications that result from the change in the GLE / GSE you are addressing in your Unit of Study? Post your findings to the discussion forum.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Discussion forum 4: List two resources from Thinkfinity and two video links from Teacher Tube OR You Tube that will support your Unit of Study OR a future class lesson. Explain how you will use each of these resources with your students. Provide descriptions and direct links in your post so others can benefit from the resources you found.