Elizabeth Maccani's Coursework
CEP 800
Fall 2011- Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings
Instructors: Z. Mural, C. Roseth
CEP 800 focused on developing technology-based instructional interventions that are based on how and what students learn and know. We spent a lot of time understanding what it means to really be learning, which we defined as an “active, socially-mediated construction of knowledge in school, home, community, and work settings.” We discussed the importance of understanding students' understanding, what makes a lesson a powerful learning experience, and evaluated technology for teaching.
Instructors: Z. Mural, C. Roseth
CEP 800 focused on developing technology-based instructional interventions that are based on how and what students learn and know. We spent a lot of time understanding what it means to really be learning, which we defined as an “active, socially-mediated construction of knowledge in school, home, community, and work settings.” We discussed the importance of understanding students' understanding, what makes a lesson a powerful learning experience, and evaluated technology for teaching.
CEP 807
Spring 2013- Capstone Portfolio Course
Instructors: Matthew Koehler, Andrea Zellner, Joshua Rosenberg, William Cain, Chris Sloan, and Michelle Schira
This course solely focused on developing a web portfolio that shows in a rich, thoughtful way the work I have done in my Master’s program. This course gave me the opportunity to organize and display all of my coursework as well as share my technology showcase.
Instructors: Matthew Koehler, Andrea Zellner, Joshua Rosenberg, William Cain, Chris Sloan, and Michelle Schira
This course solely focused on developing a web portfolio that shows in a rich, thoughtful way the work I have done in my Master’s program. This course gave me the opportunity to organize and display all of my coursework as well as share my technology showcase.
CEP 810
Summer 2009- Teaching for Understanding with Computers
Instructor: J. Codde
Integration of productivity tools and web-based resources in school settings to improve teaching and learning. CEP 810 focused on learning to use technology and making a difference for learning using technology. The focus was on using technology for academic work as well as to use technology resources to achieve specific educational goals.
Instructor: J. Codde
Integration of productivity tools and web-based resources in school settings to improve teaching and learning. CEP 810 focused on learning to use technology and making a difference for learning using technology. The focus was on using technology for academic work as well as to use technology resources to achieve specific educational goals.
Analysis of a Technology Innovation in the Classroom:
The educational opportunity that this project seeks to address is to encourage and motivate students to learn about science through real world, hands on, and interactive activities. There are a multitude of digital experiences used so that students are engaged and active in their learning. Students become immersed in their learning through an inquiry-based curriculum involving podcasts, videos, webcasts, lab and field assignments, and interactive games. To read the paper in its entirety, click on the image to the left. |
Maintaining a Netvibes Page:
Netvibes is a great resource for my professional development because it allows me to stay updated on news in education, communicate with other teachers, enhance my teaching by learning about new technologies and teaching strategies, and it makes it easy and convenient for me to learn! I found some exceptional feeds to subscribe to, including: Free Technology for Teachers, Elearnspace, BlogBoard, NPR Education, Tech & Learning, The Teacher’s Podcast, and Education Week. To read the paper in its entirety, click on the image to the left. To view my Netvibes page, click on the link: http://www.netvibes.com/libbymaccani |
Implementation of a Model Lesson:
I implemented the 24 Hour Temperature Cycle lesson plan in my classroom. Since I am taking this course during summer vacation, I did not have the opportunity to use this in a whole class setting. I taught this lesson to a small group of 2 students during a tutoring session. The students were in my third grade class and will be entering fourth grade in September. I used my SMARTBoard to display the Power Point presentation as well as to model the use of the Internet to the students. For the most part, I followed the model lesson but just added a few scaffolds to further support my students. To read the paper in its entirety, click on the image to the left. |
CEP 811
Summer 2009- Adapting Innovative Technologies to Education
Instructor: J. Codde
In CEP 811 we learned to integrate technology tools into instruction. We developed interactive applications using multimedia and the Internet to support our curriculum.
Instructor: J. Codde
In CEP 811 we learned to integrate technology tools into instruction. We developed interactive applications using multimedia and the Internet to support our curriculum.
STAIR Project Report:
The learning need addressed in this project is for students to understand the relationship between whole numbers, simple fractions, and decimals. Students will demonstrate their understanding of equivalency and problem solving related to fractions and decimals. The California curriculum standards that this project is linked to are: (1) Compare fractions represented by drawings or concrete materials to show equivalency and to add and subtract simple fractions in context (2) Add and subtract fractions and put fractions in simplest form (3) Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of money amounts in decimal notation (4) Know and understand that fractions and decimals are two different representations of the same concepts. To read the paper in its entirety, click on the image to the left. |
CEP 812
Fall 2009- Applying Educational Technology to Problems of Practice
Instructor: J. Codde
In CEP 812 we looked at the practical applications of technology aligning them with national and state technology standards. We learned to use technology to work collaboratively, contributing and learning from each others. Define, implement, and evaluate technology-based solutions to educational problems in school settings.
Instructor: J. Codde
In CEP 812 we looked at the practical applications of technology aligning them with national and state technology standards. We learned to use technology to work collaboratively, contributing and learning from each others. Define, implement, and evaluate technology-based solutions to educational problems in school settings.
CEP 815
Spring 2012- Technology and Leadership
Instructors: N. Sheltrown, L. Wolf
This class focused on developing us as technology leaders. We focused on the history/evolution of technology, the principles of leadership, and the aims of education. We worked on professional development strategies, building relationships, project management, planning and evaluation as well as the ethical and social implications of technology integration.
Instructors: N. Sheltrown, L. Wolf
This class focused on developing us as technology leaders. We focused on the history/evolution of technology, the principles of leadership, and the aims of education. We worked on professional development strategies, building relationships, project management, planning and evaluation as well as the ethical and social implications of technology integration.
Sustainable Technology Project: The cost‐effective technology solution I have devised involves classroom websites, blogs, and email. This may seem very simple, but I believe it can make a big impact on parent involvement. My plan is for every single classroom teacher to create a classroom website that is directly linked to the school’s website. Every teacher will agree upon which classroom website application they choose to use. There are many free classroom websites available, including weebly.com, which allows for classroom blogs as well. To read the paper in its entirety, click on the image to the left. |
CEP 820
Fall 2011- Teaching K12 Students Online
Instructors: A. Heintz, S. Leahy, M. Schira Hagerman
This course focused on creating and implementing an online course/curriculum. We learned strategies for constructing and implementing online curricula aimed at K-12 students. We spent time evaluating different platforms to use and effective teaching strategies to use when developing an online course.
Instructors: A. Heintz, S. Leahy, M. Schira Hagerman
This course focused on creating and implementing an online course/curriculum. We learned strategies for constructing and implementing online curricula aimed at K-12 students. We spent time evaluating different platforms to use and effective teaching strategies to use when developing an online course.
CEP 822
Summer 2012- Approaches to Educational Research
Instructors: S. Sawaya, D. Wong
CEP 822 looked at how research can inform my professional practice and enhance my professional growth. We learned about the relationship of research to educational practice, approaches and methods used by researchers and created a research proposal.
Instructors: S. Sawaya, D. Wong
CEP 822 looked at how research can inform my professional practice and enhance my professional growth. We learned about the relationship of research to educational practice, approaches and methods used by researchers and created a research proposal.
Research Project Design: I am interested in learning more about how to determine the impact of iPads, focusing on literacy, for students in the elementary grades. I would also like to have an emphasis on how teachers are using these technologies to enhance students’ learning. - How can iPads enhance literacy learning for students inside and outside the classroom? - How can we make the most of iPads to improve teacher and student learning in literacy? - In what specific ways do iPads support students’ literacy learning? - After getting past the excitement of the iPad, how do we design our teaching to support these tools successfully in the classroom to improve student learning? - What specific educational applications make a difference in students’ literacy learning? How do we determine the effectiveness of these apps? To read the paper in its entirety, click on the image to the left. |