?? Discussion Topic 4 Post and Replies due July 26 No unread replies.No replies. Posts and Replies are due on Sunday July 26 For this discussion topic, we are going to begin sharing ideas and plans for the Autobiographic Diorama Art Project. The fist thing you will want to do is familiarize yourself with assignment. Click here to view the assignment. It will take you up to one hour to view and read the material. Please completely view the entire Tex talk, and read the articles that are included in the assignment before contributing to this Discussion topic.  Requirements For this discussion assignment, you will be telling us about your ideas and "plan" for the Autobiography Diorama assignment. Please provide in your discussion post:  1. Images of objects that you plan on using.   2. A numbered list of the objects and a brief description of why they are an "Autobiography". 3. A description of how you "think" that you will use the objects. 4. You must use some of terms from the Principles of Composition. Please review Ch 2 for these.   For this discussion, please reference the assignment: Autobiographic Diorama Art Project Due July 29. Chapter 2 section on: PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION:  Composition. Balance: balance, symmetrical balance, asymmetrical balance, radial balance. Rhythm: regular rhythm, alternating rhythm, eccentric rhythm. Proportion and Scale: proportion, scale, hieratic scaling.  Emphasis: accents. Unity and Variety: unity, variety. Posts and Replies are due on Sunday July 26 For this discussion assignment, you will be telling us about your ideas and "plan" for the Autobiography Diorama assignment. Please provide in your discussion post (list 1, 2, 3 in a numbered format):  1. Images of objects that you plan on using.   2. A numbered list of the objects and a brief description of why they are an "Autobiography". This must be specific. 3. A description of how you "think" that you will use the objects. 4. You must use some of terms from the Principles of Composition. Please review Ch 2 for these.   Note how in my example, I bolded the terms used. Example:   1. 2. Starting from the top left to right: cardboard box that will be the "box" that everything will go in ship list of passengers from my Filipino grandfather when he immigrated to the US- this is a reminder of my ancestry. Dia de Los Muertos  papel picado banner- a practice that I participate in yearly and throughout the year. vintage spool of thread- a symbolic connection to my mother and the artistic practice we share together feather- a symbol of my spirituality and connection to nature.  flower broach- a whimsical item from my daughter that represents a mother and child- one flower and a smaller flower. yarn and bead necklace- an early creative relic of my daughters. big bead with gold leaf on it- a symbolic reminder to be present and always play. battery operated twinkle lights- lights are a symbolic reminder of mortality, an ever present element that I think about and drives my values and beliefs. 3. I will begin by printing several copies of #2 to then cover the entire inside and outside of the cardboard box so that I do not see the cardboard any longer. Then, I will place one flag from #3 on top of the background. Once my background is complete, I will arrange the biggest items first and play around with the placement, trying out several compositions; I will experiment with all forms of balance, before deciding on one.   After the big items are positioned, and glued down, I will add the lights and and glue them down or make holes in the box, so that they don't move. In the end, I will place one of the #3 in the front of everything, including in front of the lights. That way, the flags will glow since the plastic is translucent. That is my rough plan. Things may change, items may change; but this is the final plan. Students>>> please know that plans always change. Please allow your self time and flexibility- we can plan to the very smallest of details, but things can happen- so please be welcoming of the unexpected. Posts and Replies are due on Sunday July 26 Please reply to two students.  The nature of this topics reply should address giving suggestions, or helping to "c" additional ideas. Since this topic is all about you, the student; replies should not direct students to shift the thematic focus away from the student. Instead, provide technical ideas- how to glue, attach, cut, or use the materials chosen. OR reinforcement of ideas. We all need a little encouragement especially when we are doing something new ? How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor? (Links to an external site.) After replies, please complete the Project Reflection  Click here to go to the Project Reflection.

Observation of various adult learning strategies equips instructional coaches with foundational skills to be effective in their role. As an instructional coach, your role will be to seek change in teacher practices to help meet diverse student needs in a global classroom environment. Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this clinical field experience. For this assignment, observe the current teaching practices of your mentor and at least one other experienced teacher at your field experience site. Note the use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources used to support an increasingly diverse student population. Following the observation with your mentor teacher, discuss the following: School or district vision of technology infusion. Current school or district technology leadership. Support of technology skills provided for teachers and students. Practical and effective ways to encourage change in teacher practices related to technology infusion. Potential obstacles that may impede improvements on teaching practices and technology infusion. Use the remaining field experience hours to assist either teacher in providing instruction and support to their class. In 250-500 words, summarize your observations and the discussion you had with your mentor teacher. Reflect on how you will support diverse student populations with existing and emerging digital tools in your future professional practice.