693SyllabusQuiz

="Syllabus Quiz"= (for CCT693)

> Print out and check off in left margin when you have completed the item.

> Review the syllabus and links, >> including [|overview of the course] that maps the relationship between evaluation (in the old course title) and Action Research, and >> Notes on Teaching/Learning Interactions. > Take a first look at >> [|rubrics for assignments], and >> links to previous student's work (using password from instructor). > Send a question to the course email listserv about something you need clarified.

> Get set-up on your computer, with bookmarks to the course syllabus and wiki, folders for course work, etc.

> Peruse [|vision charts] and more of them. > Peruse [|evaluations from previous semesters].

> Set up your PD workbook.

> Sign up for first conference (to which you should bring your PD workbook).

> Create account (i.e., username & password) on http://www.wikispaces.com; join http://cct.wikispaces.com (see instructions; create and practice editing your own personal wikipage, 693-08XX, where XX=your initials, on cct.wikispaces.com. > Send questions to the course email listserv if you need help -- don't spend more than about 5 minutes confused by the wiki.

> Read assigned sections of Schmuck and think about the relationship between his systematic treatment of the topic and your experience in class 1.

> Imagine that you were carrying out research under steps 1a or 1b in the compressed action research. Prepare your questions and contact the person(s) by email to get answers. These answers will help make steps 2, 3 etc. more concrete.