This assignment is another opportunity to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) in the design of instruction and assessment. In this assignment, you develop a lesson plan that incorporates UDL and effectively leverages educational technologies in the classroom. Specifically, using the Cast UDL Lesson Builder (2011) website (see instructions below on how to access this website), you will create a lesson in […]

You are the publicist for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Your assignment, which is NOT to exceed 500 words, is to create a tactical public relations initiative in support of ‘rebranding’ Michael Vick. Do your research. Do not rehash what his PR company, Sitrick & Company, already did regarding his case. Prepare an opening statement and then map out your public relations plan. Where do you start? […]

Review carefully and thoughtfully the information provided in the introduction to Topic 1 (see above) and in PowerPoint slides 84-118 of Topic 1, especially (1) the “Major Middle East Events of 1978-1979” (during which Egypt left Axis 2 and joined Axis 1 whereas Iran left Axis 1 and joined Axis 2) and (2) the written and/or videotaped statements made by (or about) US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, US President […]

This assignment provides another opportunity for you to evaluate a variety of digital and assistive technologies for supporting diverse learners. For this assignment, you will create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint or other presentation software of your choice. To prepare for this assignment, it is recommended that in addition to reading  Edyburn (2013) Chapter 1 that you also review the Week One Instructor Guidance. Additionally, […]

1. Step one.  Focus on a theme or a particular attribute of human nature. Build a thesis based on one of the themes here, or any discussed today.Possible Themes:  Exclusion, Resistance, Freedom, Social Responsibility, Powerand Privilege, Community., revenge, anger, posing/acting, etc.Your theme could also focus primarily on one aspect of human nature.  You canalso make your decision based on today’s discussion or on some of the traits […]

In Assignments 2.1 (Part 1) and 2.2 (Part 2) of the Justification Report, you built up the major parts of your formal, researched justification report (Problem Statement, Overview of Alternatives, Criteria, Methods, Evaluation of Alternatives, Findings and Analysis, and References). For Part 3 you will begin by inserting your revisions of Parts 1 and 2 based on your instructor’s suggestions. Then, you will include a […]

Based on the topic and outline from previous units, you will make a formal oral presentation to your instructor and peers. You will be required to present for 10–12 minutes using the Adobe Connect technology within the course area. Specifically, you will create 10–12 PowerPoint slides with your complete script in the notes area. The PowerPoint product will be the visual guide for your presentation. […]

Hello, Salli Cruz, it’s nice to meet you! I also live in California and yes I also like the sunny weather. I would love to stay here all my life. I find it interesting you have taught all your grandchildren home school. I would love to home-school my future children and grandchildren. It would sure would save money. Oh! and thank you for the example […]

Topic: � Wal-Mart�s Business Practices 1. Define the central OB issue or problem. a. Substantiate multiple aspects of the problem or issue in detail. i. Include factors like: a. Key players and their role in the OB issue or problem (internal and/or external) b. Key stakeholder groups (i.e., employees, customers, communities) and their role in the OB issue or problem (internal and/or external) c. Values […]

I often wonder how animals survive in what most humans can easily avoid: the environment.  Take the record-braking heat waves that have plagued us this week: just a few minutes in the consistent, one hundred and five degree temperature leaves me sweaty and famished.  I can only imagine what a fur-covered Siberian Husky feels like.  The truth is that animals have little choice; they are […]