Jorge Escobar
Fall 2011
Instructor: Dr. Steven Weiland
This course covered a broad scope of topics, which included the contextual settings of education and the philosophies of teachings. Beyond the traditional institutions of education, the course had a focus on independent and lifelong learning. The course work involved writing critical essays on each topic.
One of the most interesting assignments was reading Piano Lessons: Music Love, and True Adventures. by Noah Adams. And analyzing the process in which he learned to play the piano.
Fall 2011
Instructor: Dr Ann Austin
This course focused on teaching at higher educational institutions like universities and adult education settings. The underlying theme was student-based learning. We were assigned high-quality books and web sites that provided very practical methods of developing courses, teaching, giving feedback, and assessing understanding.
We were able to share our ideas and understanding by posting on discussion boards, it was a great environment because many classmates were experienced teachers.
EAD 866: Teaching in Postsecondary Education
EAD 860: Concept of a Learning Society
ED 800: Concepts of Educational Inquiry
EAD 861: Adult Learning
Spring 2012
Instructor: Dr. Steven Weiland
This course explores the inquiry of education from the perspectives of how teachers study how learners learn. The course also explores how educators and researchers conduct scientific/philosophical inquiries on how learning takes place within a classroom or society.
We showed our understanding of these concepts by writing short yet concise essays. One example was my final exam about the utility of narrative inquiry.
Spring 2012
Instructor: Dr. John Dirx
This course combined theories of adult education and adult development with problem-based learning. Within groups, we engaged in complex case studies; one of the issues we had to consider in each case was boundaries to adult education.
For me, the most interesting and influential element for adult learning were the lesson logs. Learning logs are very useful because they target adult’s capacity and need to relate content learned to their lives.
Summer 2012
Instructor: Dr. Steve Weiland
This course was developed to be a critical exploration of the debates and effects of technology and digital media on education. We learned about the points of view of opponents and proponents of technology in education by reading articles and watching videos;
One of the best resources was Digital Nation, a well balanced video documentary.
I enjoyed critiquing ideas shared by controversial proponents of technology in education. In the Jenkins essay not only did I find faults in his arguments, but I also was able to agree and appreciate some of his points of view.
Summer 2012
Instructor: Dr. Marilyn Amey
This course is developed to allow us to explore our own leadership philosophies and to understand the dynamics of leadership in educational institutions. We read articles, which described different kinds of leadership.
We were assigned case-studies that allowed us to try to solve leadership issues in educational institutions, by not only focusing on the Principle and administration, but also looking at the larger organization which includes teachers and their leadership roles.
Fall 2012
Instructor: Erica Hamilton
This course was practical and hands on. We learned how to find and use technology to suit our specific needs and contexts. We found content online, shared resources with classmates, and produced our own content.
One of the projects I created was a digital story/presentation about giving direction and using preposition. By using TPACK principles, I created a digital story without a pre-recorded script. The idea was that every conversational English class has different English language abilities, and It would be best to customize the delivery of information for each class.
Fall 2012
Instructor: Dr. Lynne Fendler
The course focused on teaching us how to create social studies activities that engage students, and more importantly add to understanding. An underlying theme throughout the course was teaching civics and being part of the local and global community.
An example of an activity I helped create with our group was a book club poster for, History in the Making: An Absorbing Look at How American History Has Changed in the Telling Over the Last 200. One specific element I created was a digital timeline showing the historiography of the Vikings presence in North American as researched by Kyle Ward.
Spring 2013
Instructor: Dr. Danah Henriksen
This course combined learning theories and and educational technology. The underlying theme of the class was using TPACK principle to integrate technology in the class room.
One of the projects I created was a digital story about how I was using a certain method of teaching and realized I must try more effective methods of teaching based on concepts in educational psychology.
Spring 2013
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Koehler
This course is the final prerequisite course in the MAED program. We created electronic portfolios which meet Michigan State University's requirements for graduation.
I have created this website/ E-Portfolio. The process was challenging since I have never created and published a website before. Retrieving prior assignments was a great way to reflect on what I have accomplished in my masters program.
EAD 882: Education in the Digital Age
EAD 867: Case Studies in Educational Leadership
TE 831: Teaching School Subject Matter with Technology
TE 865: Teaching and Learning K-12 Social Studies
CEP 800: Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings
ED 870: Capstone Seminar - MAED