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TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLSWeb-Based Curriculum
By: Shana Talley
ED500
WHAT IS WEB-BASED CURRICULUM?
Web-based curriculum is any student learning that is facilitated by means of Internet usage.
TYPES OF WEB-BASED LEARNING
Web Quests Wikispaces Interactive Learning Websites Virtual Field Trips Education Apps
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WEB QUESTS
A “WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work
with comes from the web” (Dodge, 2007).
www.webquest.org Web quests are FREE. Can easily be integrated to accommodate any lesson
objective. Gives students a goal-oriented task. Teaches students to think more critically while learning to use
the internet effectively.
WIKISPACES
“WikiSpaces Classroom is a social writing platform
for education” (WikiSpace, 2014).
www.wikispaces.com Easy to use. Excellent means of student collaboration in the classroom. Provides “active-learning” activities. Teachers can easily monitor student work.
INTERACTIVE WEBSITES
An interactive learning website is any website that facilitates students learning.
www.abcmouse.com (PK-K; Reading, Phonic, Math) www.starfall.com (PK-2: Reading & Phonics) www.sheppardsoftware.com (K-12- A Variety of Subject
Areas) www.learninggamesforkids.com (Elementary: A Variety of
Subject Areas)
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPSA virtual field trip is a guided exploration through the world wide web that organizes a collection of pre-screened, thematically based web
pages into a structured online learning experience.
Colonial Willamsburg- http://www.history.org/history/teaching/eft/index.cfm
Hershey’s Factory- http://www.thehersheycompany.com/about-hershey/our-story/making-our-chocolate.aspx
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History- http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/
White House- http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house/interactive-tour
EDUCATIONAL APPS
Just To Name A Few to Check Out…
Grammaropolis- Innovative way to studying grammar skills.
Vocabulary/Spelling City- Helps students work on vocabulary and spelling skills.
Nearpod- Create presentations for the classroom. Operation Math- Helps students master math concepts. ScootPad- K-5 app that covers CCRS standards.
Image Source: apple.com
HOW CAN I ASSESS STUDENT LEARNING? Computerized Assessment Tools Curriculum Management Tools Checklists Generate Grading Rubrics
Group Assessment Individual Student Assessment
REFERENCES
Connell, Genia.(2012). My 35 Favorite Free Apps for Teaching. Retrieved from
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2012/12/my-35-favorite-free-apps-teaching
Dodge, Bernie. (2007). WebQuest Welcome Page. Retrieved from http://webquest.org
Wikipedia. (2014) Virtual Field Trips. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_field_trip
WikiSpaces. (2014). Introduction. Retrieved from https://www.wikispaces.com/content/classroom/about
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