Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Organizing life
If you are having trouble getting to your homework and coordinating life with school, please use a paper calendar so you can record due dates for assignments. Then check on this on Sunday 9 or whatever day is your designated study day. You will find it simpler to keep track of your work.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Welcome Fall 2012
This is the blog site for Communications, Technology and Leadership.
If this is your first computer class, then you can be sure you will learn fun, new techniques to communicate with your clients. If you are a computer whiz, you will really soar.
I'm Peggy Adams, your instructor for this class. See you in seat at OSU/OKC on Wednesday nights at 7 pm.
If this is your first computer class, then you can be sure you will learn fun, new techniques to communicate with your clients. If you are a computer whiz, you will really soar.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR FINAL
It is now the time to schedule your final presentation. This will be done via Skype. The date and time will need to be met because the appointments will be scheduled with no more than 10 minutes between. See your syllabus and the final rubrics for details of what I will be grading on. Your presentation has to be 20 minutes long. if it is less than 15, you will receive NO POINTS for the final. This final is worth 200 points, A copy of this sign up sheet will be located on my blog as well as on this D2L page. Email me mspeggyathome@msn.com with your choice of date and time. Anyone who has all their work finished will be given first consideration. I will post who has chosen what time both on my blog and here on D2L so that will make choosing the time simpler.
TUESDAY. MAY 1. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
Denise- 6pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
SUNDAY. MAY 6 .6PM/6:30PM/ 7PM/7:30PM-this date is now full
Isces 6pm
Carol 6:30pm
Kim 7pm
Yolanda 7:30pm
TUESDAY. MAY 8. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
Ebonee- 6:30pm
Lori- 7pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
?-6:30pm
Shelly- 7pm
NO MORE SKYPE LIVE PRESENTATIONS AFTER THIS DATE. ALL WORK MUST BE IN. FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED THIS WEEKEND.
TUESDAY. MAY 1. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
Denise- 6pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
SUNDAY. MAY 6 .6PM/6:30PM/ 7PM/7:30PM-this date is now full
Isces 6pm
Carol 6:30pm
Kim 7pm
Yolanda 7:30pm
TUESDAY. MAY 8. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
Ebonee- 6:30pm
Lori- 7pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 6PM/6:30PM/7PM
?-6:30pm
Shelly- 7pm
NO MORE SKYPE LIVE PRESENTATIONS AFTER THIS DATE. ALL WORK MUST BE IN. FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED THIS WEEKEND.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Final Presentation
For anyone who has finished all assignments, blogs, and observations, you are now eligible to do your final presentation via Skype and be finished with this semester. Feel free to email me with your willingness to do your presentation. I will be posting available dates and times for the final within the next two weeks. stay tuned for that.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Mid Term
I have graded all papers that were due by mid term. If you want to know your grade for the class, email me and I will give you your grade. For mid term, there were 598 points due. So if you look in the grade book and see 50% percent, that is about the total for the semester.
Having said that, remember, that just because you are making an A for midterm does not mean you will finish the semester with an A. You will need to finish the work for the semester. Just because you have less than an A does not mean you will be unsuccessful at the end. Get your work in.
Now, for those of you who do not have all the 1A,1B,2A, and 2B there is a twist in the grading system. You get 100 points for having ALL the assignments turned in. This is an ALL OR NOTHING point. It is to your advantage to have all the proficiency projects turned in. there is no sliding scale. so if you have 3/4 turned in, that is still a 0-zero. only all four will gain 100 points.
When you have all assignments finished, that includes the observations, you may schedule your final presentation via Skype.
Having said that, remember, that just because you are making an A for midterm does not mean you will finish the semester with an A. You will need to finish the work for the semester. Just because you have less than an A does not mean you will be unsuccessful at the end. Get your work in.
Now, for those of you who do not have all the 1A,1B,2A, and 2B there is a twist in the grading system. You get 100 points for having ALL the assignments turned in. This is an ALL OR NOTHING point. It is to your advantage to have all the proficiency projects turned in. there is no sliding scale. so if you have 3/4 turned in, that is still a 0-zero. only all four will gain 100 points.
When you have all assignments finished, that includes the observations, you may schedule your final presentation via Skype.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Mid Term
For those of you who have finished your research paper, Congratulations! In order to be successful in this class, this research paper must be done. The mid term exam will be a power point created from the research paper. By now you should have at least 8 of your blog journals finished and at least one of your observations, Observation1. All of your proficiency project pieces, 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B should be finished. After mid term( Check the due dates paper for the exact date,) I will grade papers and lock the drop boxes for those items.
For those of you who have struggled, the good news is that from here on out, you only have a few assignments left.
1. Make sure Skype is set up and I have your skype address.
2. Finish the last two observations
3. Finish your blog assignments
4.Do your final presentation with me, using Skype.
This will allow you to focus on your finals for your other classes. Most of the work in this class is done in the first half of the semester.
I hope you are reading your textbook. There is a lot of good information there and none of the chapters are too long or too technical.
Good work, Spring of 2012 Communications class. You have made it half way!
For those of you who have struggled, the good news is that from here on out, you only have a few assignments left.
1. Make sure Skype is set up and I have your skype address.
2. Finish the last two observations
3. Finish your blog assignments
4.Do your final presentation with me, using Skype.
This will allow you to focus on your finals for your other classes. Most of the work in this class is done in the first half of the semester.
I hope you are reading your textbook. There is a lot of good information there and none of the chapters are too long or too technical.
Good work, Spring of 2012 Communications class. You have made it half way!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Good turnout
We had a great turnout this week for those students who wanted some hands on training with Communications class. We did blogs, Skype and went over our D2L webpage. One student, Isces, came because she knew she would be a big help and believe me, she was. We are drawing close to the mid term and if you are current on your assignments, you are almost done with the hard part.
By the Way, Journal 7 requires that you watch a full episode of What Not To Wear. You can go on line and type in.
You tube... what not to wear, full episode
into your search bar. then you can watch it online.
if you have cable, it is on channel 40 on Tuesday nights at 8pm,
You can also see it many days during the day at 11am on that same channel.
By the Way, Journal 7 requires that you watch a full episode of What Not To Wear. You can go on line and type in.
You tube... what not to wear, full episode
into your search bar. then you can watch it online.
if you have cable, it is on channel 40 on Tuesday nights at 8pm,
You can also see it many days during the day at 11am on that same channel.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Skype and 2A and 2B
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It is time to download Skype and send me your Skype address. You will need to add me to your Skype. My Skype address is communication20113. Let the process begin. Skype is pretty straightforward. The only problem I ran into was when I hit download, nothing happened. I went into start( the button on the lower left of your screen) and when the menu came up, I typed Skype in the search option. I then chose Skype and then followed the prompts. after that I signed in or created an account. Skype then just walks you through their process. You will need to add me and I will need to add you to Skype. then we can see each other and chat. fun fun. | |
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These are blank forms for communications. 2A is a daily sheet and 2B is like an accident/incident report form. DO NOT FILL THESE OUT. If you work for a facility, you are welcome to scan those forms. If not, you are welcome to create your own. It will look like an outline for the necessary information. THIS IS NOT A REPORT. THIS IS NOT COMPLICATED | |
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Alert! Research proposal
You just need to send me a couple of sentences IN THE DROPBOX MARKED RESEARCH PROPOSAL on what you want to research. I might help you tweak it but get it in.
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Have you had your research proposal approved yet? Have you put the proposal in the dropbox yet? You have a paper due but you can't write it without approval. Hurry, hurry, step right up. Your Proposal was due January 31 and your finished research paper is due February 28. The bulk of your grade depends on this paper. Your mid term is based on the research paper and your final is based on the research paper. Please, do not think you can elect not to do this paper and expect to pass this class. Hurry, hurry, get that proposal in. the date today is February 6. that leaves only 22 days to finish your paper. Question for you. Does the instructor have to award a grade on a paper that is not pre approved? If you read this blog, please leave a comment so that I know you have seen it. Thanks. | |
Saturday, February 4, 2012
RESEARCH Topic
I have just approved several research topic proposals. If you haven't done so, please select a topic and submit that to the dropbox. I always am delighted by the subject about which my students are passionate. Looking forward to approving yours. One of my favorite things would be manhole covers. I first became interested in those when reading books by Tana Hoban. She is a photographer that takes interesting everyday things and turns them into pictures for children to use to identifiy shapes. I have taken pictures like this everywhere from Las Vegas to New Orleans. There is beauty under our feet. Makes me marvel that some one is designing beauty for people to tramp under foot.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Poem- .http://www.daycareanswers.com/poems-for-daycare-providers.html
There was a provider who lived in a shoe
But being professional, she knew what to do.
She made best use of the space she could spare
And set up her home for family child care.
She registered with the state, called USDA,
Checked in with her R & R the very next day.
She knew she would need help in her situation,
The answer was joining a provider association.
She took CPR and First Aid classes, too
And brushed up on all the things kids like to do.
She advertised, interviewed, contracted, and then
She counted the kids carefully -- no more than ten.
She fed them good foods and recorded it, too.
She potty-trained Jake; helped Mark tie his shoe.
Collected art items and made a new batch of clay
And cut out cute pictures for a new theme's display.
She diapered, she bandaged, she wiped every nose.
She comforted Tim when Sue stepped on his toes.
She cooked and she washed, scrubbing floors, scraping glue.
She recorded attendance; did her bookkeeping, too.
She wrote parents notes home 'bout the kids in her care,
Anecdotes and concerns that they'd want her to share.
She read to the children while they sat in her lap
And she sang to them softly when they started to nap.
She called a provider who was feeling depressed.
She spoon-fed the baby, then got him redressed.
She picked up and dusted when they went out the door.
She updated records, picked up toys, mopped the floor.
She started the laundry, checked the mail, made a list
Of the groceries she needed and the chores that she'd missed.
She collapsed in a chair and put up her feet,
Then in came her family wanting something to eat.
She fed them all quickly, heard their stories, gave them hugs,
Then she rapidly washed up all the dishes and mugs.
As the family retired at the end of the day
She got out some books to study for her CDA.
She reflects on her day, in her eye there's a gleam,
For this provider is developing pride and esteem.
She works a long day and the pay isn't fair,
But the kids that she works with get quality care.
Their parents commute to their work sites each day,
Concerns about child care aren't in their way.
They are free to produce at a marvelous rate,
Which benefits business all over the state.
If you live in a big house or even a shoe,
Great is the work a provider can do.
Be proud, stand up tall, wear a smile on your face,
You are helping "tomorrow" be a much better place!
~ Author Unknown ~
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Proficiency Project 1B
This assignment will require that you have Microsoft Publisher on your computer.
To see if you have it, to Start, in the lower left hand corner of your screen, a menu for programs will pop up, look for Microsoft office, click that, and look for Publisher.
If you don't have this, go to the D2L page where you log in, look for systems information or you can just call the IT people. Their number is listed there.405.744.5000
Contact Webmaster
Just follow the prompts to download Microsoft Office to your computer. it is a free download.
Once you have Publisher,| open this and find the option for Brochure.
It should be a tri fold. then you fill out every area with your own information.
Once again, if you need to make it up, use the same name and address you did for your flyer. Add pictures to it, Tell us something special about your program.
if you leave any area blank, I will see Latin words in that area,that is the way it is set up, and since I don't read Latin, I can't grade it.
The most difficult thing about this assignment is making sure you have Publisher set up on your computer.The information technology people are the ones who will help you with that.
To see if you have it, to Start, in the lower left hand corner of your screen, a menu for programs will pop up, look for Microsoft office, click that, and look for Publisher.
If you don't have this, go to the D2L page where you log in, look for systems information or you can just call the IT people. Their number is listed there.405.744.5000
Contact Webmaster
Just follow the prompts to download Microsoft Office to your computer. it is a free download.
Once you have Publisher,| open this and find the option for Brochure.
It should be a tri fold. then you fill out every area with your own information.
Once again, if you need to make it up, use the same name and address you did for your flyer. Add pictures to it, Tell us something special about your program.
if you leave any area blank, I will see Latin words in that area,that is the way it is set up, and since I don't read Latin, I can't grade it.
The most difficult thing about this assignment is making sure you have Publisher set up on your computer.The information technology people are the ones who will help you with that.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Proficiency project 1a
Many of you appear to be confused about this assignment. Let me clarify.
1. if it is hard, you are overthinking it.
2. this is a coupon
3. you are making a flyer
4. put on your center's name, make one up if you have to
5 address, make this up too if you need to 5, hours of operation
6. a line or two about why you have a good program
7. THEN OFFER A MONETARY INCENTIVE, SUCH AS A FREE WEEK, OR WAIVE THE ENROLLMENT FREE OR 100 DOLLARS OFF IF A FRIEND ENROLLS.
maybe add a picture or make the flyer pretty or unique.
Hope this helps.
1. if it is hard, you are overthinking it.
2. this is a coupon
3. you are making a flyer
4. put on your center's name, make one up if you have to
5 address, make this up too if you need to 5, hours of operation
6. a line or two about why you have a good program
7. THEN OFFER A MONETARY INCENTIVE, SUCH AS A FREE WEEK, OR WAIVE THE ENROLLMENT FREE OR 100 DOLLARS OFF IF A FRIEND ENROLLS.
maybe add a picture or make the flyer pretty or unique.
Hope this helps.
Research Topic Proposal
As some of you have commented, the Research Topic has been left very wide open. This is because part of the educational process is learning how to make decisions, where to research in areas in which you are passionate and being able to move forward independently.
1. Choose an early education topic about which you are passionate.
2. put that idea in a sentence or two
3. put that in the dropbox marked for research topic proposal
4. I will take a look at it and help you narrow it down. for instance, if you said, infants and toddlers, I would ask about what specifically would you research about infants and toddlers. Language development, Secure attachment, etc.
5. once you have the okay,, you can begin to write your paper.
1. Choose an early education topic about which you are passionate.
2. put that idea in a sentence or two
3. put that in the dropbox marked for research topic proposal
4. I will take a look at it and help you narrow it down. for instance, if you said, infants and toddlers, I would ask about what specifically would you research about infants and toddlers. Language development, Secure attachment, etc.
5. once you have the okay,, you can begin to write your paper.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Time to get it going
Now you have your blogspot account. It is time to get those blogs rolling. The blog/journal assignments are located in your syllabus.
Be sure to put Journal (and the correct number) in the title box.
Journals should be at least one paragraph per question. Paragraph = 3-5 sentences.
add a picture to your blog at least once for an extra 5 points.
Let's get those journals rolling.
Be sure to put Journal (and the correct number) in the title box.
Journals should be at least one paragraph per question. Paragraph = 3-5 sentences.
add a picture to your blog at least once for an extra 5 points.
Let's get those journals rolling.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Due date paper.
If you printed out the due dates sheet it was from a different class. You will find the proper one on D2L now. Thank you Ebonee.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thank you
Thank all of you for your prompt response to creating a blog.You all did a great job and have been added to my list.
I could tell from your comments that many of you are a bit apprehensive about this technology but let me assure you that you will be whipping this out in no time.
Due to the mix up with the syllabus, some of you were really confused and I am so sorry for that. All should be up and running. Do not hestitate to communicate with me at mspeggyathome@msn.com
with questions or concerns. you can also call me if you need to 213-9883.
I could tell from your comments that many of you are a bit apprehensive about this technology but let me assure you that you will be whipping this out in no time.
Due to the mix up with the syllabus, some of you were really confused and I am so sorry for that. All should be up and running. Do not hestitate to communicate with me at mspeggyathome@msn.com
with questions or concerns. you can also call me if you need to 213-9883.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
welcome, spring class of 2012
Wow, a new year that almost seems like science fiction come to life. I remember a day that society believed we would be driving hover cars by this date and eating food like the Jetson's. Many of you might be too young to remember that cartoon. I will be adding you sometime on Tuesday, 1-24-12.
I hope you have fun in this class and learn lots of new things that you will find helpful.
Get to blogging.
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I hope you have fun in this class and learn lots of new things that you will find helpful.
Get to blogging.
Oh, be sure to set your settings to allow Anonymous comments. You will know I have given you credit for your posts when I comment. I will always put my name on my comments and would encourage you to do the same when you comment on my posts.
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