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=Welcome= Welcome to my student wikispace for Education 538: Media Literacy for Teachers. This course, according to the syllabus, is designed to empower teachers with the tools needed to make informed decisions regarding the methods which are best used to create learner-centered instruction. For more information about this course, go to the Education 538 wikispace. = = =Purpose= Given one of the goals, to become proficient in using learning tools which could be used in the classroom, my student wikispace (cmunozedu538.wikispaces.com) will function as a digital portfolio to track my progress of the work that is completed in this course. This portfolio will present the following assignments:
 * Technology toolbox,
 * Learning model comparison article,
 * Learning space,
 * Video game critique, and
 * Lessons learned.

=Assignments=

Technology toolbox
The technology toolbox assignment is the exploration of a new suite of learning and teaching tools referred to as Web 2.0 tools. In this assignment, I explore and evaluate many Web 2.0 tools as they relate to the criteria that I have identified and proposed. My criteria is based onLaura Johnson and Paul Morris's critical citizenship education element.

Learning model comparative article
The learning model comparative article assignment is the researching of two constructivist learning model, one of which will be the model for my learning space project. For this project, I have chosen to compare Montessori education and critical service-learning. In addition, I will obtain and cite or create a graphic for each of the model I have selected. This graphic will depict the stages of the model in a visual form. Moreover, I will present a comparative chart that describes how each environment supports or does not support the creation of a learner-centered learning environment. Furthermore, I will prepare and present a well articulated and well organized comparative article on Montessori education and critical service-learning models. Last, I will prepare and present a short presentation about the models I selected that will be given to my instructor and classmates.

Learning space
The learning space assignment is the designing of a multi-page website, Weblog, or other instructor-approved environment where students, teachers, and/or parents can go to learn something about what I teach in my classroom. With the creation of this space, I must demonstrate that I have centered the instruction on an established constructivist instructional learning model, which creates a learner-centered environment. In addition, I must demonstrate that I have acquired skills in using multimedia and internet-relating authoring, editing, assessing, communicating, researching, and collaborating tools.

Video game critique
The video game critique assignment is the evaluation of a video game listed on gamesparentteachers.com or gamessimslearning.blogspot.com. My evaluation must speculate on the potential learning involved and how it could/should be used in the classroom following a learner-centered environment. Last, I will prepare and deliver a short presentation regarding my evaluation and experiences with the possible use of the video game in the classroom.

Lessons learned
The lessons learned assignment is the reflection on present and future critical and learning processes. I must compose a reflection regarding the outcomes of the course as they relate to my professional practice. = = =Instructional model= Pending...

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=Contact= If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact via e-mail. I am more than happy to respond to any questions you may have about the course or my work.