Syllabus

=Syllabus=

Expectations

 * //Becoming a [|reflective learner]// : During your time spent with me I expect you to reflect upon your learning often. You will be allowed to do this in anyway, so long that it is capable for someone else to come in and look at your reflections. There are several tools I would suggest; blogs, journals, and podcasts, just to name a few.
 * //Acitvely participate in the learning experience// : To truly learn something you must be an active part of the learning experience. Participating means asking questions, solving problems, helping others, etc. I understand that not all people are comfortable in particpating in certain ways, but note that you will be expected to participate in one way or another.
 * //Be a content creator// : For almost five years now you have been consumers of knowledge. Although you will still consume knowledge, it is important for you to start creating knowledge as well. This process will always be a collaborative effort. You will work with others to prove what you know by creating content to share with a global audience. One of the most powerful ways to prove your understanding of a concept is to teach someone else, this year you will take that opportunity.
 * //Be respectful// : This encompasses everything you do. Our room is filled with differences, to succeed in my room you must embrace them. Respect for another is percieved through what you say, how you behave, how you speak to someone, what you say when they are not around, etc. Even is a sea of difference we can find similarities, do whatever you can to find those. Respect reaches outside of our room as well. Be prepared to respect other teachers, students, classrooms, and property.

Tools For Learning

 * [|Blog]
 * [|Podcast]
 * Video Podcast
 * [|Wiki]
 * Voicethread
 * [|Flickr]