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Chapter 5: The InternetSection II: Using Research and Communication Tools

Section II: Using Research and Communication Tools | Chapter 5: The Internet

Frameworks: What we know. . . Do schools and classrooms have Internet access?

– NCES (Wells and Lewis, 2006) study• Involved 11 years of data

• 94% schools reported access in instructionalrooms

• Ratio of students to computers: 3.8 to 1

– Type of connections• 95% schools reported broadband connections

– How is the Internet used?• 89% provided data to inform instruction

• 87% reported using libraries and museums


Basics: Ways to UseHow can teachers use the Internet?

– Instruction• Planning

• Facilitating online projects

• Facilitating WebQuests

• Web-based Software

– Communication• Web 2.0 applications

• Websites

– Research and development


Basics: Ways to UseHow can students use the Internet?

– Research• Information gathering

– Development• Web-based applications

– Virtual Field Trips

– Communication• Blogs, wikis, podcasts, photo sharing

– Problem-Based Learning• Real-time projects, WebQuests


Basics: Web 2.0What is Web 2.0 and how does it differ?

Web 2.0Web-basedCollaborativeOnlineFreeMultiple collaboratorsOpen sourceShared content

Soloman and Schrum (2007)

Web 1.0Application basedIsolatedOfflineLicensed or purchasedSingle creatorProprietary codeCopyrighted content


Basics: Web 2.0How does the participatory web effect learning?

– Profound effect on learning

– Promotes creativity, communication andcollaboration

– Grounded in constructivism

• Learner constructs knowledge based on past andpresent knowledge

– Promotes project-based learning


Basics: Web 2.0What are the Web 2.0 tools for classrooms?

– Blogs

– Wikis

– Podcasts

– Social Bookmarking

– Aggregators

– Photo Sharing

– Video Showcasing


Basics: BlogsWhat are blogs and how can I use them?

A webpage that contains text, images and links.– Individuals are called bloggers

– Entries are called posts

– Posts are arranged in reverse order with links

– Similar to journal and is used for communication

– Well known software used in education• Blogger - Google

• WordPress

• Edublog


Basics: WikisWhat are wikis and how can I use them?

Site that contains pages of text, images and links,sound, movies.– Individuals are called members of a community

– Wikis are organized into pages of information

– Members may read, post, modify, delete information

– Asynchronous communication and collaborationbetween members who develop information on topics

– Well known wiki software used in education

WetpaintWikispacesPBWorks


Basics: PodcastsWhat are podcasts and how can I use them?

Audio or video files distributed through the Web ormobile device.– Name formed from “broadcasting and iPod”

– Individuals are called podcasters

– May be audio

– May be enhanced (audio and video)

– May be created in the classroom

– Speeches, interviews, reading, storytelling, etc• The Educational Podcast Network


Basics: Social BookmarkingWhat is social bookmarking and how do I use it?

Web service that allows web access to bookmarks.

– Bookmarks are web-based

– 24/7 accessibility with a computer and browser

– Use “tags” to classify

– Well known services

• Delicious

• Diigo


Basics: AggregatorsWhat is an aggregator and how do I use it?

Software program that aggregates syndicated webcontent and “pulls” it to you in simple form.

– Same as RSS readers, feed readers, or news readers

– Reduces the time and effort of checking websites byproviding frequently updated content

– Content provider will publish a feed link for users whodrag the link to the aggregator

– Web-based services

PageflakesGoogle NewsNetvibesGoogle ReaderBloglinesiGoogle


Basics: Photo SharingWhat is photo sharing and how do I use it?

Software that allows the management and sharing ofphotos on the Web.

– Viewed in albums or slideshows

– Add notes and tags

– Use to document field trips, digital scavenger hunts,change over time, student classroom work, etc

– Well known services

• Picasa (Google)

• Flickr


Basics: Video SharingWhat is video sharing and how do I use it?

An online community where videos are hosted.

– Community member

– Upload video, tag and link

– May upload support files

• Lesson plan, activity sheet, notes

– May be for instruction, document, share field trips, etc

– Well known educational service

• TeacherTube


Basics: Netiquette, Ethics and SafetyAre there concerns when using the Web?

– Netiquette• Being courteous to others when using the Web

– Ethics• Appropriate and responsible use

• Acceptable Use Policies

– Copyright• Information from Web typically carries copyright

• Fairuse• Creative Commons


Basics: Netiquette, Ethics and SafetyAre there concerns about using the Web?

– Plagiarism

• Web promotes plagiarism

– Plagiarism.org

– Turnitin

– Safety

• Web is unregulated

• Schools may use filtering software

• Teachers should always monitor students

• Bookmark sites for student research


Basics: Evaluating Web SourcesAre there criteria to follow when considering

websites for use with my students?

Reliability can be determined by reviewing:– author

• Is the author identified? Expert?– publishing body

• Is the publishing body familiar? Recognized as a leader?– lack of bias

• Is the author a member of a political or extreme group?– accuracy

• Is the information accurate? Are there additional sources?– currency

• Is there a revision date?


Adapting for Special LearnersAre there considerations when special learners are

using the web?– General accessibility

• Text equivalents

• Logical, consistent design

• Test with Bobby

– Vision barriers

– Hearing barriers

– Cognitive barriers

– Economic barriers

– Physical barriers


Voices in the classroomThe Teacher/Learner and Web 2.0Jennifer Lubke, MSContent Specialty: EnglishFormer High School Teacher in TN.

In this Voice, Jennifer Lubke, doctoral student in LiteracyStudies, explains how she uses free, web-based tools toexpand her personal learning network and enhance hertraditional, face-to-face learning experiences. In the faceof time pressures, limited resources, and geographicisolation, individuals and even entire school systems areusing web-based technologies to access high-qualityprofessional development opportunities.


Voices in the classroomThe Internet Enhances Communication and

Student LearningDave CarrollContent Specialty: ScienceGovernor’s Award for Technology: Virginia

In this Voice, Dave Carroll discusses various ways thathe uses technology with his science students. Hecommunicates through email, conducts online “helpsessions” and uses the Internet to bridge the gapbetween the school and community. He takesstudents on a two week storm-chasing adventureeach summer. Visit the archives to view videos.


Voices in the classroomThe Internet: An Effective Teaching ToolDeb Drew, MSContent Specialty: EnglishHigh school teacher : Ohio

In this Voice, Ohio teacher Deb Drew explains that sheuses the Internet to make real-life connections to theinformation that her students are studying….a way to“tie literature to the present day”. In addition, shediscusses the use of WebQuests for problem-solvingand collaboration.


For more informationGo to the textbook companion website:

http://www.pearsonhighered.com/obannon2e

Or http://web.utk.edu/~bobannon/preparing


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