Training Policy - EDM 310

Value Statement: It is the mission of this course to prepare future teachers for the highly technical classrooms where they will work in the future. And to advance their understanding of the inexpensive availability of universally usable tools that will promote a high level of access to all students.

Belief Statement: We believe that having high quality tools that are used by more people will greatly benefit and enhance the experience for both teacher and student.

Action Statement: Therefore, this class will present experiences and require assignments that will maximize the use of software, media tools, and other materials that will benefit the most students in the least expensive way.


Monday, May 25, 2009

Welcome to EDM 310

Welcome to Stephen Sullivan’s class blog for EDM 310. This site is where you will find all information, announcements, etc. for this class. Under my picture to the right you will find the class syllabus, handouts, instructional videos, other EDM 310 class blogs, and whatever else I may have to share with you. Pay close attention to these items as I will be adding things you need or need to know regularly.

We will be learning about a lot of great technology for teaching and learning. to begin sign up for a Google account. We will make extensive use of Google including Gmail, Blogs, Google Docs, and more!

To set up a Google account follow these instructions:

1. Go to www.google.com and click Sign In
2. Create a UserName. If your UserName is not available, try a new name and check availability before proceeding. Create a Password.
3. After you have created a Google account, email steve.sullivan119@gmail.com from your gmail account that will be created when you have set up your Google account.

WRITE DOWN YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD IN A SAFE PLACE!

****DO NOT FORGET YOUR Log In (USER) NAME AND PASSWORD.****

I look forward to meeting all of you Tuesday night! SS