Expectations

=**Expectations** =

The checklist of class assignments is found here. Refer to it daily to keep on task Help in creating your own wiki http://help.wikispaces.com/New+Wiki

This course is all about teamwork and learning together, a skill educators must practice to increase understanding of the power of collaborative learning. In other words this course models ideas you might use with your own classes. Blended learning is student centered. Your students will have opportunities to explore and problem solve without teacher intervention. They will need to work in a safe environment where all ideas are valued and respected. They will need to demonstrate that they are not working to satisfy their teacher or put into words what their teacher expects. Rather they are empowered to think and work with their peers. In completing this class these same ideals will be modeled. > MSDE requires 15 hours of work for each credit earned toward re-certification. In order to assure the integrity of the credits, each day's work is expected to take about 8 hours of. This 3 credit course requires 45 hours of involvement. Yes, today's orientation does count for hours.There is flexibility in when you work except for days 1,2, and 3 which require a commitment to finishing your share of the project in a timely manner so that others in your group can complete there work.
 * You are expected to work collaboratively with your group members. Ask questions, give advice, help revise and edit work just as would if you were sitting next to a colleague in class. It is IMPORTANT that we all learn and work together.
 * On group project days you will be expected to complete your part of the assignment early in the day so that summary, complete documents can be complied before the end of the day.


 * Time you spend on your final project is considered in your 45 hour commitment. Some of you may want to finish in the one week format.. Others may need more time. You may take up to 10 days after the course is completed to finish the final projects listed on Day 5.
 * Remember to use net etiquette when posting. Consider how you will help your students understand that they must follow these ideas. Here is a resource you may find useful in reviewing the major aspects of net etiquette [] Discussing these rules with your students is necessary before taking them online.

Understand that the course Learning Management System is a Wiki. If you have not had experience with working with wikis you should review this video, which might also be helpful when you work with your own students.
 * To learn how wikis work, view this video on YouTube called " Wikis in Plain English. " **