House Keeping

1.  You must register for TaskStream.  If you haven't done so, please do promptly.  Email Shirley Wilson at sjwilson@uab.edu  when you have completed the registration.  Include your major/program area.  She will then upload your appropriate folios.  TaskStream training is provided during the course.  All highstakes assignments for the duration of your education coursework will be placed in your TaskStream folio. Also request that Ms. Wilson uploads your "Graduate OSS" folio.

2.  Please use the provided URL in lieu of a textbook.  This address will be used during the entire course and will be updated as needed.  We will discuss the structure and intent of the document during the course. 

https://www.taskstream.com/ts/zimmerman-brown/EDU500CourseDocumentSpring2013
 

Topics for Today

1. Welcome/Syllabus Overview
2. Registration for the AECTP (APTTP) & Background Check
3. Professional Dispositions
4. Discussion Board Question
5. Overview of EDU 500 Course Document
6. Data Sheets

The Decision to Teach:

1. Why I Chose Teaching as a Profession (Worksheet)
2. Blackboard Discussion Board Question
3. Autobiography

Due by February 9, 2013

1. Discussion Board Response in BlackBoard (Professional Dispositions)
2. Discussion Board Response in BlackBoard (Why Teach?)
3. Autobiography (one page; typed on provided template; professional picture included; DRO, all saved on your USB or emailed to yourself).