TE+804-09+March+27

9:10 - 9:25 - Good News and Announcements

 * April 24th class has been changed to April 23rd so you can attend the job fair on April 24th.
 * On April 23rd, we'll meet in Baker 455
 * Deadline for late assignments - April 20th -- but don't wait that long unless you really have to!
 * Time is running out for you to get your six weeks of posting on the discussion board! Keep discussing . ..

9:25-9:35 - Swap Shop
http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/TE+804-09+Swap+Shop+Page - Be sure to post a description and the link.
 * Heather
 * Lisa

9:35 - 10:25 - Portfolio Feedback
We will do two types of feedback: a) written feedback in partners, b) conferencing in small groups.


 * To prepare for this activity:**
 * 1) Bring your portfolio. It's o.k. if it's not completely finished.
 * 2) Bring some sticky notes -- other people will use these to give you written feedback. Also, identify three particular questions/concerns/areas for feedback that you'd like people to address as they look at your portfolio.


 * Criteria for Evaluation:**
 * **Appearance** - Is the portfolio professional, personal (reflects you as a person), and inviting?
 * **Design and Text** - Is the portfolio organized in a way that it is easy to find things? Is the organizational logical? Does the portfolio effectively use visuals? Is there a balance of text and visual? Are all examples of text (student work is the exception) free of typos, grammar or spelling errors?
 * **Ethics -** Do the materials in the portfolio comply with high ethical standards? For instance, material that should be attributed to another source is duly credited, no copyrighted materials are used without permission, student work and/or photos are used with permission, student names are removed from student work, what you write is true and accurate.
 * **Quality Content -** Does the portfolio represent a full range of your professional skills and experiences? (Of course, it won't represent a //full// range -- you can't and shouldn't include everything. But you ought to have a variety of materials representing various aspects of teaching.) Are artifacts adequately described and explained, highlighting what you'd like a future employer to pay attention to? Do you convey not only //what// you did, but also //why// you did it? Could someone glancing through your portfolio get a true sense of who you are as a teacher?

10:25 - 10:45 - Issue Presentation

 * Mara
 * Melissa

10:45 - 10:55 - Housekeeping

 * Portfolio due April 17 -- (This can't be late.)
 * What lingering questions/concerns do you have as you prepare to leave MSU (sigh) and start your teaching career? //**Below, please nominate topics you would like to discuss the last (deep sigh) two weeks of class.**// (As usual, sign your posts.)
 * How about cover letters? user:barnar18