Assignment 1: Discussion—Memory Models Learning about the structure of memory can improve your study skills. In this assignment, you will discuss the academic applications of memory models and try to apply the principles to yourself. Use the readings for the module and the terminology of the subject and respond to these questions: You are a teaching assistant for an undergraduate history class and need to prepare a test. You want evidence to show that students know the material well. What kind of test would you prepare? What kind of test do you think requires the most in-depth knowledge? Why? As Dan took his history test, he could not recollect many of the dates he had studied. Dan had memorized some important dates just before the test. While he was doing this, he was also talking on the phone. Which of Dan's memory stores—sensory memory, short-term memory (STM), or long-term memory (LTM)—do you think were most affected by his phone conversation? Why? Could Dan have done something differently to prevent forgetting the dates? Explain. Identify two different kinds of mnemonic devices that could help Dan remember dates for his history test. Explain how they could be used. Melissa is disappointed that she received yet another “D” on a test. She studied for several hours by reading and rereading her textbook and class notes. Based on the levels-of-processing memory theory, explain why Melissa’s method of studying was not very effective? What could she have done differently? Using Baddeley’s working memory model, give an example of two tasks that could successfully be performed simultaneously (For example, can you listen to music while studying at the same time?). Discuss two other tasks that probably would interfere with each other. Make sure to discuss your answers in terms of the visuospatial scratchpad, the phonological loop, and the central executive. Write your initial response in 4–5 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Saturday, August 10, 2013, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, August 14, 2013, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Discussion Grading Criteria and Rubric This discussion assignment is worth 40 points and will be graded using the discussion rubric.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NROegsMqNc&feature=player_embedded

Week 3 - Discussion 2 Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.Landmark Federal Decisions Explain which of the landmark federal criminal justice cases below is the most significant for promoting social justice in our present day. You may use historical examples of “wrongs righted” to supplement your positions. Be sure to explain the basis of your position and why you find the opinion or case to be most significant. Reference the Landmark Supreme Court Cases website for summaries of each case.Mapp v. Ohio (1961)Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)Miranda v. Arizona (1966)Terry v. Ohio (1968)Texas v. Johnson (1989) Your initial post should be 250-300 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Review several of your classmates’ postings and substantively respond, by Day 7, in 150 words to at least two of your classmates’ who have chosen a different landmark case than your own. Provide an argument to convince your classmates that your case is more significant than their choice. 

Using the Technology Integration Matrix from Florida Schools, identify which stage most describes your level in your thinking as a teacher. Explain why you identify yourself at that level and give specific examples that support your level selection.