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Chapter 7
Introducing the Internet and Other Distance Learning
Tools
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7.2
Technology Integration Example:A Research Paper Website
• Phase 1: Relative advantage
• Phase 2: Objectives and Assessments
• Phase 3: Integration Strategies
• Phase 4: Instructional Environment
• Phase 5: Evaluating and Revising
http://www.ri.ent/schools/East_Greenwich/research.html
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Definition of Distance Learning
“The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance.”
USDLA – http://www.usdla.org/
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7.4
Classifying Types of Distance Learning
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Types of Distance Learning Activities
• Student Research• Online Classroom Materials• Web-Based Lessons• Virtual Courses and Programs
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Current Distance Learning Issues
• Digital Divide• Development and socialization• Positive and negative impact on
education reform• Virtual schooling issues
– Curriculum alignment– Teacher certification– Accreditation– Funding– Possible negative
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Current Distance Learning Research
• Distance learning effectiveness• Distance learning course quality• Successful distance learners• Effective distance instructors• Cost effectiveness of distance
learning
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7.8
Current Internet Pitfalls
• Inappropriate Materials• Privacy and Safety• Fraud• Viruses and Hacking• Copyright and Plagiarism
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7.9
Internet Skills
• The URL – Uniform Resource Locator
• Types– .org, .gov, .com, .edu, .
k12._.us
• Parts – http://www.nasa.gov
• HyperText Transfer Protocol
• World Wide Web• Server name• Domain designator
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Internet Skills(continued)
• Navigating the Internet– Using links
• hot links, hot spots
– Using buttons – Using the Go menu
• See Figure 7.14, p. 232– Exercises in creating and using a Go
menu
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Bookmarking the Internet
• Bookmark = Favorite• Adding Bookmarks• Organizing Bookmarks
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7.12
Internet Search Engines
Major engines• Google – http://www.google.com
– keyword
• Yahoo – http://www.yahoo.com– index
• AskJeeves – http://www.ask.com – whole language
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Internet Search Engines(continued)
Metacrawlers • Dogpile – http://www.dogpile.com • Visisimo – http://visimo.com/• HotBot – http://www.hotbot.com • Kartoo – http://www.kartoo.com• Mamma – http://www.mamma.com
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Search Engine Strategies
• Subject index searching• Keyword searching
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Source: Courtesy of Google, Inc.
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Evaluating Internet Sites
•Content–Provider–Currency–Quality
•Design
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Internet Troubleshooting
• Site connection failure– URL error– Server down– Server traffic– Bad link– Firewall
• Feature on site not working– Plug-in– Compatibility– Java or other
program
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Internet Communication Resources
• Email• Listservs• Bulletin Boards (BB)• Blogs• Chatrooms• Instant Messaging (IM)• Videoconferencing
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Internet Cybercollaboration
• MUD– Multiuser
Dungeons/Dimensions/Domains
• MOO– MUD Object-Oriented
• Avatars
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Web Course Development and Support Tools
• Course management systems• Site-capturing software• Intranet• Electronic whiteboards
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Characteristics of Effective Distance Courses
• Well-designed and structured to support learning
• Engaging activities• Collaborative activities• Interactive learning community • Effective assessment strategies
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