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Diane L. Judd, Ph.D.
Early Childhood &  Reading Education
College of Education 
Valdosta State University
Mathematics & Technology in Early Childhood Education

math in the classroom
     
ECED 3300 Sections B & C - Schedule for Spring 2013
(Please note, this is a tentative schedule: assignments and assignment due dates are subject to change.  Need to check assignments and due dates often.)

Week & Dates   
Class Topics
Projects & Tests Due Dates
Mathematics
Resources

* Links on this Georgia DOE website to Mathematics K-5: Common Core Georgia Performance Standards, Common Core GPS Mathematics Glossary, and Mathematics Framework Units.
* Link to Georgia's Pre-K Content Standards, Bright for the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.
* The Math Forum by Drexel University is a website that has math lesson plans by topics and by levels.
* Illuminations is an excellent website that provides standard-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics.
* WatchKnowLearn.org has links to free educational math videos.

* MyEducationaLab - The official resource that goes with our textbook.  Resources include: videos of John Van de Walle,
classroom videos, practice test questions, lists of children's literature by topics, links to websites, and Blackline Masters.
* Math Related Children's Literature Books - Linked & listed by math topics. A .com website with useful titles information.

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Instructions for ECED 3300 Electronic File Assignment 
Please Note: This assignment is to be posted in your BlazeVIEW account.  (Assignment instructions.)
1-Jan. 7
math in the classroom  Introductions - Syllabus & Course Overview
* ECED 3300 Syllabus online at: www.valdosta.edu/~djudd/ECED3300Syllabus.html
- Pre-Survey

HOMEWORK:
- Chapter 1 Assignment
(Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)


2-Jan. 14
Chapter 1
   math in the classroom Teaching Mathematics in the Era of the NCTM Standards Activity
- Sign-up & Discuss Electronic File Assignment in BlazeView for ECED 3300 to post & share in BlazeVIEW a mathematics website or video
- Discuss Chapter 1 Assignment


HOMEWORK:
- Chapter 2 Assignment
- Chapter 3 Assignment
(Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)

- "Plan Ahead"- Need to have copy of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics  (CCGPS) for only the grade level of your elementary practicum class.   Have copies in your mathematics notebook to be check in classDue: Jan. 28
3-Jan. 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday  -  No Class

January 28   ***************    Practicums Will Begin
4-Jan. 28

Chapter 3
    math in the
                  classroom Teaching Through Problem Solving
*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.
*Read Math Literature Book
- Discuss Chapter 2 Assignment & Chapter 3 Assignment
- In-Class Problem-Based Task
- Discuss  the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics for K-5th grades

HOMEWORK:
-
Chapter 4 Assignment
(Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)

- Need copy of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics  (CCGPS) for the grade level of your elementary practicum class.   Have copies in your mathematics notebook for Feb. 4 class.

-Need to have information of mathematics Common Core Georgia Performance Standard selected by mentor teacher Due Feb. 4 in class.



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"Plan Ahead"- Need to have a mathematics Common Core Georgia Performance Standard selected by mentor teacher. Due: Feb. 4
5-Feb. 4 * Review Behavior Management Strategies for Practicum
Chapter 4
    math in the
                  classroom Planning in the Problem-Based Classroom Activity
*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.
- Chapter 4 Assignment

Three Parts of a Problem-Based Lesson
I. Before - Getting Ready
    *Activate prior knowledge
     *Be sure the problem is understood
     *Establish clear expectations
II. During - Students Work
     * Let go!
     *Listen actively
     *Provide appropriate hints
     *Provide worthwhile extensions
III. After - Class Discussion
     *Promote a mathematical community of learners
     *Listen actively without evaluation
     *Summarize main ideas and identity future problems

*Pairs present the 10 Steps for Planning a Problem-Based Lesson (page69)
*Pairs - discuss your "Problem-Based Tasks"

- Discuss  the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics for K-5th grades

HOMEWORK:

- Chapter 5 Assignment
(Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)

Due: Turn in information of mathematics Common Core Georgia Performance Standard selected by mentor teacher.

Due: Copy of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for Mathematics  (CCGPS) for only the grade level of your elementary practicum class.   Have copies in your mathematics notebook to be check in class.

6-Feb. 11  

math in the classroom  Annenberg Learning Videos 

A grade 1-2 class, working in groups, a real-world problem-based lesson that develops the students' sense of larger numbers by estimating and counting the number of seeds in pumpkins. NCTM standards: number sense and numeration, estimation, communication, reasoning.

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.
- Discuss Chapter 5 Assignment

*Begin working on Problem-Based Lesson Plan
Links for Developing Lesson Plans
*ECSE Lesson Plan Format & Guidelines
*Common Core Georgia Perfomance Standards for Mathematics

*Accommodation & Modification Links for Special Students

Chapter 5
     Building Assessment into Instruction Activity Chapter 6
    Teaching Mathematics Equitably to All Children Activity
- Discuss "Mathematics for All Students"

Chapter 7
    Using Technology to Teach Mathematics Assignment

- Chapter 7 Assignment - Have information ready to discuss in class, examples of one way to use each of the following technologies in an elementary (K-5) classroom that would enhance the mathematics content:
* Calculators
* Spreadsheets & Data Graphs
* Mathematics Software Program

- Questions about mathematics lesson plan to teach to your practicum students - Due  Feb. 25
- Questions about "Learning Center" ideas - Due Feb. 18
HOMEWORK:
(Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)

- Work on mathematics lesson plan to teach to your practicum students - Due Feb. 25

Current Mathematics Programs Information Assignment Due  ---


- "Plan Ahead " Current Mathematics Programs Information Assignment Due  Feb.18

-
"Plan Ahead"- Need information for two "Learning Center" ideas.  Can print out from website or can make a sketch. Due Feb. 18

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"Plan Ahead"- Work on mathematics lesson plan to teach to your practicum students - Due  Feb. 25

7-Feb. 18  math in the classroom Share Current Mathematics Programs Information

Share "Mathematics Learning Center/Stations" ideas.

Chapter 5
     Building Assessment into Instruction Activity

- Questions about mathematics lesson plan to teach to your practicum students - Lesson Plan Due  Feb. 25

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content(any content from Chapters 1-7).


HOMEWORK:
- Work on Math Lesson Plan to teach to your practicum students - Due  Feb. 25

Due: Share two "Mathematics Learning Center/Stations" ideas.  Can print out from website or make a sketch.

- "Plan Ahead"- Work on Math Lesson Plan to teach to your practicum students - Due  Feb. 25

- "Plan Ahead"- Post the first/original version of your ECED 3300 Math Lesson Plan in LiveText in the ECED 3300 Assignment Section. Due: Today, Feb.25, at 11:00 p.m.

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"Plan Ahead"- Develop a Mathematics Learning Center/Station based on your Common Core Georgia Performance Standard that you will use in the math lesson that you will teach the students in your practicum classroom. (Math Learning Center/Station template) - Due  March 4 .




8-Feb. 25

math in the classroom *Submit Mathematics Lesson Plans at beginning of class.

Chapter 6
    Teaching Mathematics Equitably to All Children Activity
- Discuss "Mathematics for All Students"

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.


HOMEWORK:
(Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)



*Due: At the beginning of class submit Math Lesson Plan to teach to your practicum students.

Due: Current Mathematics Programs Information Assignment

Due: Post the first/original version of your ECED 3300 Math Lesson Plan in LiveText in the ECED 3300 Assignment Section. Due: Today, Feb.25, at 11:00 p.m.

"Plan Ahead": Mathematics Learning Center/Station based on a mathematics Common Core Georgia Performance Standard that you will use with the students in your practicum classroom. (Math Learning Center/Station template) Due: March 4.

"Plan Ahead": Have ready for midterm exam review:
Two questions from each of the chapters 1-7 with answers (total of 14 questions & answers) Due  March 25

"Plan Ahead": Wednesday, March 6, by 12:00 Noon.  Important: Submit hard copy of corrected lesson plan in my hand or mailbox.  To receive 50% of the deducted points, you will need to submit the graded lesson plan, and your corrected lesson plan with corrections highlighted to me. An additional 2 points extra credit if submitted by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 6

Important dates to remember: The ECED 3300 Mathematics Lesson Plan will be taught to your students in your practicum classroom from  March 27 to  April 11.
9-March 4
math in the classroom  Share Mathematics Learning Center/Station

Give back Lesson Plans for corrections.  Need to let me know the corrections you plan to make to your lesson plan before leaving class.

Due: Wednesday, March 6, by 12:00 Noon.  Important: Submit hard copy of corrected lesson plan in my hand or mailbox.  To receive 50% of the deducted points, you will need to submit the graded lesson plan, and your corrected lesson plan with corrections highlighted to me. An additional 2 points extra credit if submitted by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 6

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.



Due: Mathematics Learning Center/Station based on a mathematics Common Core Georgia Performance Standard that you will use with the students in your practicum classroom. (Math Learning Center/Station template) Due: March 4.

Due: Wednesday, March 6, by 12:00 Noon.  Important: Submit hard copy of corrected lesson plan in my hand or mailbox.  To receive 50% of the deducted points, you will need to submit the graded lesson plan, and your corrected lesson plan with corrections highlighted to me. An additional 2 points extra credit if submitted by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 6

"Plan Ahead": Have ready for midterm exam review:
Two questions from each of the chapters 1-7 with answers (total of 14 questions & answers) Due  March 25

Important dates to remember: The ECED 3300 Mathematics Lesson Plan will be taught to your students in your practicum classroom from  March 27 to  April 11.
10-March 11 math in the classroom

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.


HOMEWORK: (Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)

- Chapter 7 Assignment - Have information ready to discuss in class, examples of one way to use each of the following technologies in an elementary (K-5) classroom that would enhance the mathematics content:
* Calculators
* Spreadsheets & Data Graphs
* Mathematics Software Program

- Have ready for midterm exam review:
Two questions from each of the chapters 1-7 with answers (total of 14 questions & answers) Due: March 25
April 1 - Test Chapters 1-7


Bonus Point - Turn in 3rd copy of corrected lesson plan (this the corrected lesson plan that I gave back today (March 11) in class for you to make corrections) today before 5:00 for an extra bonus point! 

Due:
If you did not turn in your 3rd copy of corrected lesson plan for the bonus point then it is due March 13, Wednesday, at 12:00 Noon.

Looking Ahead:
All mathematics lesson plans should be corrected, approved by Dr. Judd, and ready to give to your mentor teacher for approval.  After lesson plan is approved by Dr. Judd and your mentor teacher, then you will be ready to teach your mathematics lesson
to your students in your practicum classroom from  March 27 to  April 11.  Do Not Teach Your Lesson Plan until it is approved by Dr. Judd and then by your Mentor Teacher!

"Plan Ahead": Have ready for midterm exam review:
Two questions from each of the chapters 1-7 with answers (total of 14 questions & answers) Due  March 25
11-March 18 Spring Break  - No Class

12-March 25 math in the classroomReview for Midterm Exam Chapters 1-7
-Have ready for review for midterm exam:
Two questions from each of the chapters 1-7 with answers (total of 14 questions & answers)

Chapter 7
    Using Technology to Teach Mathematics Assignment

- Chapter 7 Assignment - Have information ready to discuss in class, examples of one way to use each of the following technologies in an elementary (K-5) classroom that would enhance the mathematics content:
* Calculators
* Spreadsheets & Data Graphs
* Mathematics Software Program



HOMEWORK:
(Homework assignments need to be typed and will be collected as part of the participation grade)

-Study for Chapters 1-7 for Midterm Exam
April 1 - Test Chapters 1-7
Group Teaching Assignment
Directions for Group Activities: See table below with Activity assignments.  Your group needs to be ready to teach your activities to our math class. Due: April 8
 
a. First - State your group's activity problem and teach the students in our class the content of your group's problem (like you would teach to elementary students) using teaching strategies with manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards
b. Explain the thinking and understanding of the elementary students' word in the math book for your group's problem using manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards  (Mathematics Activity Presentation)
Due: Have ready for midterm exam review:
Two questions from each of the chapters 1-7 with answers (total of 14 questions & answers)

Due:
All mathematics lesson plans should be corrected, approved by Dr. Judd, and ready to give to your mentor teacher for approval.  After lesson plan is approved by Dr. Judd and your mentor teacher, then you will be ready to teach your mathematics lesson.
  Do Not Teach Your Lesson Plan until it is approved by Dr. Judd and then by your Mentor Teacher!

- "Plan Ahead"- Turn in copy of the observation evaluation for your math lesson. Due: April 15

Important dates to remember: The ECED 3300 Mathematics Lesson Plan will be taught to your students in your practicum classroom from  March 27 to  April 11Do Not Teach Your Lesson Plan until it is approved by Dr. Judd and then by your Mentor Teacher!
13-April 1 math in the classroom April 1 - Test Chapters 1-7


Chapter 8: Early Number Concepts and Number Sense


Chapter 9: Developing Meanings for the Operations

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.

- Review the previous mathematics test

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Pearson Education's eTools


HOMEWORK:

Review Chapters 8 & 9
Chapter 8: Early Number Concepts and Number Sense

Chapter 9: Developing Meanings for the Operations Review


- Group Teaching Assignment
1. a. State your group's activity problem 
b. What are your students going to learn or practice with your activity?
c. Explain the mathematics skill, concept, or strategy that your activity is listed under in your textbook (note the information before and/or after the activity will go with your activity).
2. Demonstrate to our class how you would teach the content of your group's problem (like you would teach to elementary students) using teaching strategies with manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards
3. a. Explain the thinking, understanding, and responses of elementary students to your group's problem as the students are solving your group's problem while using manipulatives, mini-whiteboards, etc. 
4.  Each member can take the lead of one of the group's problems, but
each member of your group will need to participate with each of the group's problems.  (Mathematics Activity Presentation) Due:April 8

April 1 - Test Chapters 1-7

"Plan Ahead"- Group Teaching Assignment

1. a. State your group's activity problem 

b. What are your students going to learn or practice with your activity?
c. Explain the mathematics skill, concept, or strategy that your activity is listed under in your textbook (note the information before and/or after the activity will go with your activity).
2. Demonstrate to our class how you would teach the content of your group's problem (like you would teach to elementary students) using teaching strategies with manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards
3. a. Explain the thinking, understanding, and responses of elementary students to your group's problem as the students are solving your group's problem while using manipulatives, mini-whiteboards, etc. 
4.  Each member can take the lead of one of the group's problems, but
each member of your group will need to participate with each of the group's problems.  (Mathematics Activity Presentation) Due:April 8

"Plan Ahead"- Form your groups for the mathematics Common Core GA. Perfomance Standard for your Final Exam Lesson Plan - Each group should have 3 members that will have the same level for practicum for Fall Semester 2013 Due: April 8 

"Plan Ahead"- Turn in copy of the observation evaluation for your math lesson. Due: April 15

"Plan Ahead"- Turn in at the beginning of class completed page 5 of your problem-based lesson plan that you taught to your students in your practicum classroom.  Complete all information on page 5: R1, R2, R3, AP1, and AP2. Due: April 15

Important dates to remember: The ECED 3300 Mathematics Lesson Plan will be taught to your students in your practicum classroom from  March 27 to  April 11.
14-April 8
 math in the classroom 
Group Assignment Presentations 
1. a. State your group's activity problem 
b. What are your students going to learn or practice with your activity?
c. Explain the mathematics skill, concept, or strategy that your activity is listed under in your textbook (note the information before and/or after the activity will go with your activity).
2. Demonstrate to our class how you would teach the content of your group's problem (like you would teach to elementary students) using teaching strategies with manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards
3. a. Explain the thinking, understanding, and responses of elementary students to your group's problem as the students are solving your group's problem while using manipulatives, mini-whiteboards, etc. 
4.  Each member can take the lead of one of the group's problems, but
each member of your group will need to participate with each of the group's problems.  (Mathematics Activity Presentation) Due:April 8

Chapter 9 Developing Meaning for Operations

Chapter 10 Helping Children Master the Basic Facts
also Solving Story Problems

Developing Measurement Concepts

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.

Give out information for Final Exam Lesson Plan and Presentation

HOMEWORK:
Review Chapters 11, 15 & 20
Chapter 11: Developing Whole-Number Place-Value Concepts

Chapter 15: Developing Fraction Concepts

Chapter 20: Geometric Thinking and Geometric Concepts

- Continue: Group Assignment Presentations 
Directions for Group Activities: See table below with Activity assignments.  Your group needs to be ready to teach your activities to our math class.
 
1. a. State your group's activity problem 
b. Demonstrate to our class how you would teach the content of your group's problem (like you would teach to elementary students) using teaching strategies with manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards
2. a. Explain the thinking, understanding, and responses of elementary students to your group's problem as the students are solving your group's problem while using manipulatives, mini-whiteboards, etc. 
3.  Each member can take the lead of one of the group's problems, but
each member of your group will need to participate with each of the group's problems.  (Mathematics Activity Presentation) Due:April 8
 
Due- Form your groups for the mathematics Common Core GA. Perfomance Standard for your Final Exam Lesson Plan. Each group should have 3 members that will all have the same level practicum for Fall Semester 2013.

"Plan Ahead"
- Select the mathematics Common Core GA. Perfomance Standard for your Final Exam Lesson Plan - Due: April 15 


Due: Group Assignment Presentations  
1. a. State your group's activity problem 
b. What are your students going to learn or practice with your activity?
c. Explain the mathematics skill, concept, or strategy that your activity is listed under in your textbook (note the information before and/or after the activity will go with your activity).
2. Demonstrate to our class how you would teach the content of your group's problem (like you would teach to elementary students) using teaching strategies with manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards
3. a. Explain the thinking, understanding, and responses of elementary students to your group's problem as the students are solving your group's problem while using manipulatives, mini-whiteboards, etc. 
4.  Each member can take the lead of one of the group's problems, but
each member of your group will need to participate with each of the group's problems.  (Mathematics Activity Presentation)

"Plan Ahead"- Turn in copy of the observation evaluation for your math lesson.  Due: April 15

"Plan Ahead"- Turn in at the beginning of class completed page 5 of your problem-based lesson plan that you taught to your students in your practicum classroom.  Complete all information on page 5: R1, R2, R3, AP1, and AP2. Due: April 15

Important dates to remember: The ECED 3300 Mathematics Lesson Plan will be taught to your students in your practicum classroom from  March 27 to  April 11.
15-April 15
math in the classroom Chapter 11: Developing Whole-Number Place-Value Concepts

Chapter 15: Developing Fraction Concepts

Chapter 20: Geometric Thinking and Geometric Concepts

*Group members share a website or video about today's mathematics content.

- Questions about Final Exam Lesson Plan and Presentation

HOMEWORK:
Final Exam Lesson Plan and Presentation
 

Due: Turn in at the beginning of class the mathematics Common Core Georgia Perfomance Standard selected for your Final Exam Lesson Plan

Due April 15
Turn in at the beginning of class copy of the COE Observation Evaluation for your math lesson.

Due: April 15: Turn in at the beginning of class completed page 5 of your problem-based lesson plan that you taught to your students in your practicum classroom.  Complete all information on page 5: R1, R2, R3, AP1, and AP2.

- Continue: Group Assignment Presentations
1. a. State your group's activity problem 
b. Demonstrate to our class how you would teach the content of your group's problem (like you would teach to elementary students) using teaching strategies with manipulatives and/or mini-whiteboards
2. a. Explain the thinking, understanding, and responses of elementary students to your group's problem as the students are solving your group's problem while using manipulatives, mini-whiteboards, etc. 
3.  Each member can take the lead of one of the group's problems, but
each member of your group will need to participate with each of the group's problems.  (Mathematics Activity Presentation)

 April 18   ***************    Practicums End
16-April 22
math in the classroom Group Work Day for Final Exam Lesson Plan and Presentation


HOMEWORK:
Final Exam Lesson Plan and Presentation


Due: Math Notebook - Information from Syllabus: Maintain a notebook of course activities and materials, following a specified format (group like materials together, such as notes, assignments, etc.)


17-April 29
math in the classroom Group Work Day for Final Exam Lesson Plan and Presentation


HOMEWORK:
Final Exam Lesson Plan and Presentation


May 3
ExamTime: 12:30-2:30 p.m. 

ECED 3300 Section C
(class time M-11:00)



May 3
Exam Time: 2:45-4:45 p.m.

ECED 3300 Section B
(class time M-1:00)

May 3, 2013 Friday Exam Day for
ECED 3300 Section C (class time Mondays-11:00)
Exam Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Final Group Presentations





May, 2013 Friday Exam Day for
ECED 3300 Section B (class time Mondays-1:00)
Exam Time: 2:45-4:45 p.m.
Final Group Presentations

Exam Day
Due: Beginning of exam turn in a copy of Final Group Project
Your group can select the way to present your final project (PowerPoint is optional)
Final Group Presentations


Groups
(Each Group select any
2 Activities from your Row to Present to our Class)
Activity
Activity
Activity
1  Michelle
23 Ariel
8.3
9.1
15.2



2 Hillary
22 Jordan
8.6
9.2
15.3



3 Kristen
21 Taylor
8.19
9.3
15.4



4 Hannah
20 Kiarra
8.8
9.4
15.6



5 Laura
19 April
8.9
9.5
15.7



6  Gerri
18 Santreasa
8.11
10.1
11.5



7 Iesha
17 Uxivyon
8.17
10.2
11.8



8 Kimberly
16 Shamiya
8.18
10.3
11.16



9 Jasmine
12 Kir
8.21
10.5
11.21



10  Shaina
14  Colleen
8.22
10.7
11.23



(Select any 3 Activities 
to Present to our Class)

11 Rebecca
15 Olivia
13 Jeb
8.24
10.12
20.4

11.26

20.6





Groups
(Each Group select any
2 Activities from your Row to Present to our Class)
Activity
Activity
Activity
1  Hillary A.
23 Christina
8.3
9.1
15.2



27 Abigail
22 Treasure
8.6
9.2
15.3



3 Maya
21 Elizabeth
8.19
9.3
15.4



4 LaPortia
24 Kelly
8.8
9.4
15.6



5 Natalie
20 Autumn
8.9
9.5
15.7



6  Ebonique
19 Jessica
8.11
10.1
11.5



7 Chandra
17 Shana
8.17
10.2
11.8



16 Ashleigh M.
18 Shantoria
8.18
10.3
11.16



9 Betty Morgan
12 Nesslie
8.21
10.5
11.21



10  Nicole
14  Audra
8.22
10.7
11.23



15 Shelonda
26 Kendra
8.24
10.9
20.4



28 Ashley W.
25 Hillary V.
8.26
10.12
20.5



11 Skylar
8 Iesha
8.28
10.13
20.6




School and
          StudentsSchool and StudentsSchool and StudentsSchool
          and Students


LiveText
LiveText How To Pages

Google Maps of Earth
Google Map of Moon
EdTech Intro & Tech Resources

computer and books

Past ECSE 3210 Information
PBS & Final Presentation Assignments
students and computer
APA Punctuation
APA Info & Examples
Resources forTeaching & Learning
Pay Attention Video


Collaborative and Constructivist Learning Environment


Judd's Home Page
Assignment
GPS Standards


djudd@valdosta.edu


Judd's Websites
Performance-Based PPT
Past ECED 3300 Information