Blog Due Friday, September 26, 2014

Title:  How to Thrive During Your Field Experiences

Read the article, "How to Thrive During Your Field Experiences," in the August/September 2014 issue of FEA's Go Teach magazine.

You are preparing to assist the instructional leader in a BISD classroom in a few short weeks.  How will the experience as a teacher be different from the roll you've had as a student for 10+ years?  What are some ways that you can make the most out of the experience you will have in your field site classroom this year?


Blog about this: 

• Of the tips offered to help you maximize and thrive at your field site, which ONE sounds like it will be the easiest for you to do?  Why is that?  Explain.
• Of the tips offered, which ONE will present challenges for you?  Why is that?  Explain.
• Discuss one concern you have about your time at your field site classroom.  What makes you anxious, nervous, or apprehensive about your upcoming experience?  Elaborate.

Remember to follow the guidelines for blogging that were reviewed in class.  The blog rubric will be used to evaluate your blog.

Rules for Blogging in EAT 901 - Comment Due 9/5/14

RULES FOR BLOGGING IN EAT 901
(Look for your assignment at the bottom)

POSTING:
You will create your own blog.  This is where you will POST a response to my prompt on your blog.  Here are some quick guidelines on how to make a good POST.  Expert blogger, Darren Rowse, offers ten tips that will help you become an expert blogger.
Ten Tips for Writing a Blog Post


COMMENTING:
Other times I will ask for a COMMENT.  You will comment directly on my blog.  A comment is exactly what the name implies.  It is short and to the point.  It gives your opinion in a short amount of words.  In many cases, it may be a sentence or less. 

GUIDELINES:
All posts and comments must be concise, contain meaningful content, avoid the use of inappropriate language or content, and make attempts to use proper writing mechanics - grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation.  

All interns will need to cite the reference material on which they are commenting.

All interns will need varied sources of media that include related pics, videos, links, etc.

Here is the rubric showing how you will be assessed.

Criteria	Points	Score
Quality of Writing, Organized Interesting style and voice Informative and reflective Organized	10
Writing Mechanics Grammar Punctuation Spelling Capitalization Construction	15 -1  for each error
Presentation Formatting Font Background Use of color Title	5
Multimedia - 3 different sources 1 should link to blog assignment 1 should link to reference article At least 1 pic, video, or additional link Adds perspective	10
Deadlines – Blog is posted by deadline (no late grades).	10
TOTAL	50

Assignment:
After you have read the linked article and reviewed the rules, make a comment on this blog.
Pick out the rule from the "10 Tips" article that you think is most important, and tell why.  Review the blog rubric and identify which area you feel you will have the most difficulty.

Blog Creation Due 9/5/14

Title:  Welcome to my Blog!

Set up your own blog by visiting blogger.com.  Blogger is part of your Google account.
To log in, use your Gmail user name and password.  Then select "Blog."
Set up a template that is professional for this class and easy to read. Show your page to Mrs. Kallas before finalizing.

Bookmark your blog on your computer.
Record your log in, user name, and password in your "secret" folder.

Create a greeting POST for your blog.  It should welcome readers and indicate what your blog is about.  Of course, your blog is designed to comment on issues and topics that are current in the field of education.  It is designed for you to think critically and respond intelligently to hot topics. Your greeting post does not have to include media, but think about how you can use formatting and pictures to make it interesting.

HAPPY BLOGGING!

Get Ready to do Your Kallas-thenics!

Kallas-thenics is the official blog for Birdville ISD Education and Training Interns taking class in BCTAL 901.  Exercise your intellect through writing exercises that will challenge your mind.  Use it as a forum for you to express your thoughts and feelings about the world of education throughout your internship.

It is your responsibility to check this blog regularly so that you can meet all required deadlines. Blogs not finished during class time must be completed on your own time.