Sarah Boutwell's Annotated Transcript
Below you will find a course description of each of the classes I have taken for the MAET program. Although some examples of my work are included here, please visit the Technology Showcase page for a full collection of work.
TE 803-Professional Roles & Teaching Practices II
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TE 803 focused on the importance of fostering a strong classroom community to ignite the learning process. This course was taken during my internship year at Michigan State University and it had an emphasis on Social Studies. Through this course I created an economics unit for a third grade class, which incorporated technology, parent involvement, and authentic learning opportunities. TE 803 pushed my thinking to always ask: “Why should my students learn this?” and “How can I intertwine the students’ community into my lessons to create an authentic learning experience?”
TE 804-Reflection and Inquiry Teaching Practices II
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Before taking TE 804, I felt anxious about teaching science. I found myself wondering: “If I do not know everything about science, how can I teach my students?” TE 804 was centered on the importance of inquiry. Rather than beginning with the answer, it is essential that learners ask a question, explore, and identify a solution. In this course, I was given the opportunity to create a third grade science unit with an emphasis on exploration. Since taking this course, I now center all of my science lessons on inquiry-based instruction, rather than stating a solution and providing experiments that prove the solution to be true.
CEP 810-Teaching for Understanding with Technology
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CEP 810 was the first course that I took for the MAET program. It served as an introduction to popular tools that could be used in the classroom. Several technologies were explored and analyzed including podcasts, blogs, Google Calendar, and RSS feeds. In addition, we discussed the importance of social networking and identified the impact that these networks had on our own learning experiences.
CEP 811-Adapting Innovative Technology to Education
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CEP 811 focused on the Universal Design for Learning model. This model encourages educators to create lessons that benefit all learning needs, rather than modifying a lesson each year for that particular group of students' needs. It was in CEP 811 that I was first introduced to the importance of combining technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge (TPACK) to provide the best learning experience possible for my students. Taking TPACK into account, I created a Stand Alone Informational Resource centered on coins for first grade students.
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CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Practice
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In CEP 812, we were asked to identify a problem in our classrooms that could possibly be solved with the use of technology. As a first grade teacher, I have found that my students are much more motivated to read and write when they are given the opportunity to create a digital story. For my Wicked Problem Project, I identified several resources that could be used to advance literacy skills. I then created a Wikispaces account so that the students could compile and locate their work in one location. Each step of this process was documented in an educational blog.
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CEP 800- Learning in School and Other Settings
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The Year 2 East Lansing Summer Cohort combined three courses (CEP 800, 815, 822) over six weeks. The first two weeks of the cohort took place on campus as my colleagues and I collaborated, discussed, and explored a variety of technologies that could motivate students and provide a rich learning experience. We challenged our own misconceptions, researched Web 2.0 tools, and explored the Universal Design for Learning model. The following four weeks were completed online as I created a “Dream It” grant project which had an emphasis on integrating technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge (TPACK).
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CEP 820: Teaching Online
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In CEP 820, I was given the opportunity to create an online course. I used Weebly to form an online learning experience for my first grade students to practice phonetic skills. This course focused on design, assessment, activities, and the effect that online classes have on student learning. The course was based on the Benchmark Education phonics program, and I supplemented the program with opportunities for students to share their learning online, take part in phonetic games/activities, and complete assessments that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts. Click here to view a reflection of CEP 820, and here to view my Developer Notebook.
CEP 807: Capstone Portfolio Course
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Each student created an online portfolio for CEP 807. MAET and MAED students came together to share ideas and critique each other’s portfolios. Each week, a new piece was added as we edited and gave feedback to create the best professional online portfolios possible. This portfolio serves as a showcase of the work created throughout the MAET program and will be presented to family, colleagues, and future employers.
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