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REMINDER: TODAY/TOMORROW: Free Online PD Sessions in Generative AI (GenAI) & Extended Reality sponsored by Educational Technology Program

Sign up the sessions: that you plan to attend to inform the presenters. The presenters may have training materials or information for the participants. Where: ETC655 Zoom: (unless specified) https://nau.zoom.us/j/83787174930?pwd=TlF0V0ZVS2xFOHprUC8vTTcranZFdz09 Meeting ID: 837 8717 4930 Password: Connection 11/13/2023, Monday 5:30-6:00 pm ·          Presenters: ETC655 Group 3 ·          Presenters: Andrew Oxley & Monica Armijo Implementing Extended Reality Tools as Educators Concept: Extended Reality, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality 6:30-7:00 pm ·          Presenters: ETC655 Group 6 ·          Presenters: Juan Oviedo & Kendra Gossett ·          Empowering Teachers with Eduaide.ai 7:30-8:00 pm ·    ...

Free Online PD Sessions in Generative AI (GenAI) & Extended Reality sponsored by Educational Technology Program

What: Educational Technology: Free Online Professional Development Session for Educators Series Where: ETC655 Zoom https://nau.zoom.us/j/83787174930?pwd=TlF0V0ZVS2xFOHprUC8vTTcranZFdz09 Meeting ID: 837 8717 4930 Password: Connection As educators, we have a "moral and ethical obligation to … model use of digital media in a socially responsible way, and maintain a participatory and inclusive attitude in pedagogy and in learning environment design" (Alam & McLoughlin, 2010).  NAU's ETC655 students are offering numerous Online Professional Development sessions under the aegis of the ETC Community, aimed at aiding educators in the assimilation of emergent technologies. Attendance for these open, complimentary professional development sessions is unrestricted. Should any inquiries regarding the sessions arise, kindly direct them to Dr. Chih Tu at Chih.Tu@Nau.Edu . For students pursuing ETC master's degree, this presents a valuable opportunity to...

JOB: Curriculum Specialist

  TOHONO O'ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE   JOB ANNOUNCEMENT   Job Title: Curriculum Specialist   Reports to: Academic Dean   Status: Full-time/ Regular/ Non-Exempt   Salary: $47,701-60,791 Annual (DOE& E)   SUMMARY: The Curriculum Specialist will possess knowledge and skills in curriculum development, course design, technology integration, and assessment techniques and tools to support faculty course development and delivery. The incumbent will create and implement professional development learning opportunities that are based on active learning, social justice, and indigenization of the curriculum for non-traditional students in all teaching modalities (in-person, hybrid, online asynchronous and synchronous, etc.). This is an in-person position with possibility of some remote work.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES:   ▪ Consult and collaborate with faculty on pedagogically sound and effective use of instructional design strategie...

IMPORTANT-READ: ETC655 Final Grade Posted

Dear ETC655 Students, The final grades have been posted on BBLearn. Please review them as soon as possible and contact me if you have any questions by Wednesday, May 10th at 5 pm. Otherwise, I will assume you agree with the received grade. I am impressed with your tenacity and indomitable spirit during our networked learning experience. Your perseverance has allowed you to successfully complete the most challenging course in the ETC curriculum. As part of the service-learning component of ETC655, we have contributed to the ETC Open Education Series, which includes ETC Open Network Training Sessions, ETC OER eBooks, and the Pedagogy InfoDoc on Emerging Technology. The ETC Open Network Training Sessions and ETC OER eBooks can be accessed through the following links: https://sites.google.com/site/etcnle/etc655-ebooks Team 7 has provided both PDF and ePub formats, and I will convert it to Kindle format for those who wish to read it on their Kindle app. eBook: Pedago...

ETC655: Support Academic Research Community

Dear ETC655 Students, I understand that we are all busy wrapping up the course this week. However, I would like to take a moment to extend my congratulations to those of you who are graduating this semester. Some of you have asked whether I will be attending the May 12 commencement ceremony. I am pleased to confirm that I will be in attendance to offer my congratulations to you, as well as to participate in the COE Reception which will be held in honor of all graduates, their families, COE staff, and faculties. Additionally, I will be hooding one of my doctoral students, Christina Gabaldon, who just achieved her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. "Perhaps you recall Alex Miller, one of my doctoral students who actively participated in our lesson discussions. Let us demonstrate our strong sense of community and gratitude towards her contributions by encouraging participation in her dissertation study. In order to incentivize participation, we will be implementin...

Course Evaluation: Reach 90.90%

Congratulations! We, as a class, just unlock 0.125 point for all classmates, regardless of your participation status in collaborative efforts, community service, and performance. What's NEXT? When the achievement level reaches 95% , all students will be awarded an additional 0.125 point. At present, we have reached a certain threshold, although the precise level remains unspecified. At present, we have reached: 90.90% . Let's strive to achieve 100%.

ETC655: Network Training Today & Tomorrow

Lesson 4: Instructor's Notes #1: Next Week: Assignment 3 Network Training Sessions   Update: Group 5's session is moved from today to tomorrow, 7:30-8:00 pm. The Network Training schedules and topics for ETC655's assignment have been concluded and are scheduled to be presented next week. Refer to the assigned dates and times for each group's respective training topic. The following are important reminders: Where: ETC655 Zoom. Be sure to use your NAU login to log on ETC655 Zoom to deliver your sessions. All sessions are delivered " Live " and will be recorded. You can use the same ETC655 Room to rehearse your sessions. See Login information below. Who may attend: ETC students, ETC alumni, educators, and faculties in COE. Some may access the recordings. Sign up the sessions: that you plan to attend to inform the presenters. The presenters may have training materials or information for the participants. Required: Att...

ETC655: Lesson 2 Highlight

Dear ETC655 Students,   Welcome back from the spring break.  I hope you had a restful or productive break.   03/21, Tuesday; 3:14-3:45 ETC655 Zoom https://nau.zoom.us/j/83787174930?pwd=Qksza1U4UjU4OHE2dHVoTDZMWGxTdz09 Meeting ID: 837 8717 4930 Password: Pedagogy 03/23, Thursday Due: 1st posting period for Lesson 2 discussions: You must respond to the KEY #1 question. 03/26, Sunday Due: 2nd posting period for Lesson 2 discussions: Respond to others' postings, Total SIX minimum. Due: Assignment 2: Analysis of Pedagogy InfoDoc   Lesson 3 readings.   Best Regards, Chih

Welcome to ETC655

(Same message sent to NAU/BBoard e-mails) Dear ETC655 students, Welcome to ETC655! It is delightful to see so many familiar names. Below are the highlights for Lessons 1 and 2. Lesson 1 03/09 (Thursday) -03/12 (Sunday) 03/12, Sunday; Extended to 03/19, due to the spring break Due: Assignment 1: Personal Identity Chart Due: Lesson 1 Journal Join a group. Due: Lesson 2 Reading Sign-up a gamification committee. 03/13-03/19: NAU Spring Break, no required instruction. Lesson 2 03/20-03/26 03/23, Thursday Due: 1st posting period for Lesson 2 discussions: You must respond to the KEY #1 question. 03/26, Sunday Due: 2nd posting period for Lesson 2 discussions: Respond to others' postings, Total SIX minimum. Due: Assignment 2: Analysis of Pedagogy InfoDoc Due: Lesson 2 Journal Lesson 3 readings.   Question: How does ETC655 differ from other courses, such as ETC645 ...