Accessibility Websites and Descriptions

www.Teach.ucf.edu/resourse-content/accessibility-tips/

This website was for faculty at the University of Central Florida which discussed the accessibility of text format, and netiquite as far as using all caps locked.  Students who have problems with vision may have problems with images and graphics and to differentiate the graphics will be linked for students to choose which type of graphic they want either the text version or video for example.  In science courses, illustrations are important and necessary; therefore, only real life photos or realistic diagrams will be used for this class.  Overall this website was very informative on the basic design elements of the course that could easily be overlooked when designing for various learning styles and levels. 

www.Ag.purdue.edu/btny/pages/webpolicies.aspx#accessibility

 This website from Purdue University is related to my course because it focuses on Botany.  Botany is the study of plants and in my Introduction of Plants course I will incorporate the web accessibility  ideas such as keeping images clear and allowing changes for hearing or vision impaired students.  I planned on incorporating podcasts and vodcasts for my course and all students would need access.  For tactile learners I will incorporate an independent section for hands on learning, which would be explained and instructions linked within the course. 

Group Sync

I apologize for not syncing at 7 today. Please send me a skype request. I think I am the only RaKinah on there.

Motivating Adult Learners

Here is my video-having many issues/obstacles  and hope this is sufficient.  I have also placed this video on teacher tube. ENJOY.

Spicy node-Video addition suggestions

Thanks to my group members I have developed a "SPICY NODE" to possibly use as a last minute addition to my video... suggestions please

Motivating Adult Learners

STATIC OR DYNAMIC=Concept Map

To differentiate between static and dynamic lies within the words. When I think of static I think of the grey fuzz on the television which shows no picture and is "stuck"===STATIC. The word DYNAMIC leads me to imagine dynamite which is explosive and immediate. I have completed a concept map on the collaboration, communication, and content of static and dynamic technologies as it relates to educational technology. The most dynamic of the technologies I discovered was "THE CLOUD", I had heard about it and was interested in researching how it would impact educational technology

Share where you believe you are on the “static-dynamic continuum.”
As I incorporate technology daily in my classroom, I am moving toward the dynamic continuum with distance education as my foundation.  I have been semi static-with having my students email me their assignments and reports as I grade/edit them and return via email.  We are also have a class website which is static; however, I plan to move toward blogging and social networking with my students next year.  There is much work to be done on my part to move toward exclusive dynamics but there is a need for more resources as it relates to my student body.

Link to Deb's Graphic Organizer
Link to Margaret's

Graphic Organizer-FINALLY able to Post

Created By: RaKinah Fletcher

Strategies and Tools Graphic Organizer

This Graphic Organizer gives an overview of my view of  Durrington, and Seimens' ideas of engaging learners, especially online.  CCC, Collaboration, Content, and Communication are the keys to engagement.  The online learner must be familiar with the content and in the organizer I chose eBooks, Theory, Rubrics, and Syllabi to highlight because these are as essential as a map in a forein land.  Students need to know where their final destination is and how to get there the most successful way.  Within the Collaboration circle I delegated -learning teams and conference calls  as great collaboration strategies; along with wikis and blogging because of the necessity for differentitated instruction for different learning styles as well as the need to belong as it relates to a learning community.  Communication was the most inclusive because all of the Cs could fit easily within the realm of communication; however, the communication between peers and with the instructor provides the trust factor that is necessary in successful learning communities.  The tools here are as innovative as Texting, Facebook, Twitter, among other Social networking sites.  I also chose Skype and email. One on one telephone calls could also be a beneficial tool and strategy in engaging students and especially adult learners.