Web+Conference+Reflections

November 17, 2010

Attended the webinar at 9:00 last night and found it very informative despite the audio problems. Dr. Mason explained the course embedded reflections should be based on the rubric found in the assignment and suggested using the reflections created in the course and tweaking them. The Technology Facilitator Standards should relate back to activites that you have done in the your field based activities. For both sets of reflections three references are requires. Our log of activities should reflect the 33 indicators and not just the 8 standards. There was also a brief discussion about APA requirements and to make sure your documents are in the correct style.

November 23, 2010

I was unable to attend the web conference, but listened to it later on November 28th. Dr. Mason explained the difference between three different sources and not the same source but different page numbers. A lot of time was spent discussing APA format and how to do that correctly. Appendix G is to be used for the summary report, it needs to be signed by our mentor and scanned to be put on our wikis. Appendix H does not have to be used, it is a template. Dr. Mason stressed to make sure we are addressing the questions in the rubrics.

December 1, 2010

APA standards were again a big topic of conversation during this webinar. Dr. Mason cleared up some issues on how to site an interview or personal conversation, that is is cited in the text but it is not a reference. Each reflection needs a three references and the Comprehensive Exam needs ten total referneces. Times New Roman, Size 12 is the perferred font for APA format. but Arial can be used on the web site. She reminded us that the last week is shorter and to try and have everything done by December 14. Dr Mason, reassured everyone that they are on the right track and that she and Sarah are looking for progress and growth. When referencing the Technology Standard, don't just list the number tell a little about how the standard relates to what you have accomplished in the course.

December 7. 2010 Dr. Mason assured us that we are all doing a great job and to chill a little. We are to make the corrections as suggessted even if we are in Cohort 7. Try to get as much done as possible now. The course closes December 17th, so everything needs to be uploaded by then. Review the emails to make sure we are covering all of the necessary criteria. Use Appendix G, that is in the version of 3.3 for your summary and validation report. Expect grades 1-2 weeks after the end of the course, but check your Lamar email daily. Dr. Mason or Sarah will contact the candidates if more information is needed. Dr. Mason reviewed some professional origanizational groups that we might want to join.

December 15, 2010 Cohart 7 has several options for completing the Internership course. Option one, submit everything by Friday. Option two, submit everything by January 1st but make sure that you email Dr. Mason first. Option three, take the Incomplete and get all documents submitted by April 1st, email Dr. Mason if this is the option you decide on. The APA format for abbreviations, is to define it the first time it is used and from then one, the abbreviation can be used. There was much discussion on what goes into the three year plan, one paragraph for each year and what you would like to accomplish in each year. The curriculum vitae is labelled Appendix and follows the Comprehensive Exam references page.