The new calendar

New calendar

The calendar is shown here in a smaller size. It took me hours to figure this out. I had done another calendar, which I didn't realize was actually a spreadsheet. Again, very frustrating. Here is a link to the first calendar.   (It begins on the June 2011 page and runs through December 2011.)  The current calendar doesn't have many events, but I understand how to add to the calendar.

What I did: I created a calendar in Google calendars and published it.  There are many choices and templates.  Because of the lateness of the hour, I just went with the first one I found.  Later I can go back and customize it.  This is the link to this current calendar.


What I Learned:  I learned how to embed an HTML.  I wasn't very clear on this before.  I learned where and how to find the calendar template and enter my events.  Later I was pleased to find out that Google sends an e-mail reminder to me for each event. 

NETS-T:  This assignment aligns with:
-Standard 3c, which states that teachers "communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats."  The calendar can be very effective in communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
-Standard 5d, which sttes that teachers are to "contribute to the effectiveness of the school and community."  This tool can be used to communicate homework, important dates, etc. to parents and students.

How I can use it:  I can teach students how to set up a calendar and use it to organize their homework and activities.  I could also use it as a communication tool on my school webpage to keep parents and students informed of specific homework, activities, etc.