EDU 313: The Basics ('17)

Hi everyone and congratulations! You’ve made your way to your week one content. This week we’ll be talking about some of the basics of technology and some tools that will be important for you to know about. In particular you'll see an introductory video from me as well as a video that will cover the syllabus. We will also talk about a tool called OneDrive and how it might be helpful to you as a student. We will also take a look at some data on what teachers are saying about the use of technology in schools today.

We’ll also talk about how to stay connected to this course. In particular I’ll introduce a tool called “Remind” that I will use to send text alerts and reminders to you if you choose to opt in to it. We’ll also look at a really great resource available to you called the Norse Tech Bar. This is located in the University Center and is staffed with folks available to help you with a variety of technology issues. Things like, you might have issues with your computer or laptop, your tablet or Smart Phone. Those folks are there and ready to help you with those technology issues that you might have.

In short we are laying the groundwork here for the rest of the semester. Be sure you are covering all this material so you are ready for the rest of the semester.

Lastly, if you have heard this podcast, I want you to hear this code word that you’re going to need. The code word is “Norse”. N-O-R-S-E. Once you have that code word, when you turn in your assignment for this week, in the available area, type that code word in addition to submitting your regular assignment and you will receive one extra credit point. You may see these sprinkled throughout the semester in different places so it will be a good idea to listen and watch all audio, and all video, and all pieces on the course because you never know when these are going to show up. So again the code word for this week that you are hearing right now is NORSE. Go ahead and type in that word with your assignment week one and you will receive one extra credit point added to that assignment.