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EDT 620
Dr. Mark P. Fazioli
Telecommunications Across The Curriculum
Syllabus Overview
Contact information on syllabus
Office hours by appointment only
Texts:
Required: Web 2.0: How-to for educators (2010). Soloman, G., & Schrum, L. Kindle Edition Available
Recommended: Integrating technology for meaningful learning. (2004). Grabe, M., & Grabe, C.
Project Overview
• UBD Instructional Plan Due 2/16
Educational Internet PortfolioRepository of resources to support teaching & learningMultiple parts you’ll work on throughout the semesterDue on last class
UBD - Plan
Understanding By Design
Stage 1 – Desired ResultsUnderstandings and Essential Questions
Stage 2 – Assessment EvidencePerformance Task(s)other Evidence
Stage 2 - Learning Plan
Project—Part 1
WebQuest
What is it? Uses the Internet as main resource to learn
a topic or subject area Find samples at WebQuest.org
Build a WebQuest using zunal.com Sign up for a FREE account Walks you through process, step-by-step Be sure to save the URL for your PowerPoint
Project—Part 2
Learning Objects
What is it? A mini instructional lesson that concentrates
on one area i.e.—frog dissection, adding fractions, etc.
Locate learning objects using Merlot or Nottingham
Project—Part 3
Online video
Videos to enhance student learning and understanding of a topic
Several locations listed in syllabus; you may find other sites that are useful as well
Project—Part 4
Blog
What is it? Weblog to share thoughts, ideas,
content
Websites to set one up found in syllabus i.e. Blogger and Wordpress
Project—Part 5
Twitter Learning Activity
Project—Part 6
Del.icio.us links
What is it? Social bookmarking site Allows you to save Favorites on the
web, instead of locally
Sign up FREE at delicious.com
Project—Part 7
Wiki
What is it? Webpage allowing authors to collaborate on
topics
Most famous one: Wikipedia
Websites to set one up in syllabus (wikispaces, wiki, etc.)
Project—Part 8
Educational game
Digital natives learn through gaming
Search Internet for free learning games
Project—Part 9
Productivity Applications Activities
Google Doc
Mind Map
Google Earth
Slide Share
Podcast
What is the Internet?
A network of networks 800 million users worldwide Operating in an agreed-on manner.
TCP/IP IP Number - unique computer address -
134.129.172.88 Domain name - word equivalent to IP number -
grabe.psych.und.nodak.edu
Internet Timeline of Events
August 6, 1991 Tim Berners Lee, scientist at CERN, introduces
World Wide Web project
November 1992 26 Web Servers online
April 22, 1993 Mosaic, first web browser to run windows, released
April 30, 1993 CERN announces that World Wide Web is open
and can be used by anyone—a decision credited for the rapid growth of the WWW
Internet Timeline of Events
June 1993 HTML, used to create Web pages, released
November 1993 1st Webcam goes online
October 13, 1994 President Bill Clinton put whitehouse.gov on Web
July 1, 1995 Amazon.com launched
August 1995 18,957 websites online
Internet Timeline of Events
August 24, 1995 Microsoft’s Internet Explorer released as part of
Windows 95
September 4, 1995 eBay founded
July 4, 1996 Hotmail launched
August 1996 342,081 Websites online
Internet Timeline of Events
September 1998 Google opens its first office in a California garage
June 1, 1999 Napster releases peer-to-peer file-sharing service
January 14, 2000 Dotcom bubble reaches peak
August 2000 20 million websites online
Internet Timeline of Events
January 15, 2001 Wikipedia founded
April 26, 2003 Apple launches iTunes music download service
August 19, 2004 Google goes public at $85 per share
February 2005 YouTube goes online
November 5, 2006 Over 100 million websites online
Internet as a Tool
Tool for communication - exchange information with others
Tool for inquiry - search for resources to solve information problems
Tool for construction - outlet for products summarizing learning experience
Uniqueness of the Web
Allows Internet resources to be connected through links
Allows online integration of media types - multimedia
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Web Browser
Used to connect to server
Build web pages by interpreting HTML tags Instructions for assembling page components
Integrate file types Text size and style
Links to connections designed by page author
Keeping Track of Useful Resources
Browser can store a list of sites identified by user Bookmarks or Favorites
List can be organized and annotated
List can be searched
List can be exported
Web Browser
Several formats Portable Document Format (PDF) Virtual Reality Markup Language (VRML)
Options expanded through plug-ins Quicktime audio/video RealPlayer audio/video Flash
Streaming Video/audio delivery system
Do not have to download entire file before presenting Some protection for media provider
Locating Useful Information
Web offers more than 3.1 billion web sites with an average of 441 pages of information
Two distinct approaches to locating information Browsing Searching
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Browsing
Follow hierarchical series of topics and subtopics to locate specific information
Example - Yahoo!
Searching
Send query to online database
After hits are generated, differ in method by which hits are prioritized for presentation
Example - Google
Browsing and Searching
Commercial sites combine approaches Search within selected topic or subtopic
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Search Engines Gather Different Information
Data stored will influence what will surface as priority sites
Example - Google How many other web pages link to a web page? Popularity assumed to imply greater value
Conducting A Search
Current search sites are very easy to use Built to prioritize useful sites
Ease of use my discourage exploration of advanced features
Get by without learning to improve efficiency
Categories of Web Resources
Online Tutorials - designed for independent learning
Instructional Resources - learning activity assuming teacher will implement and evaluate
Primary Source - raw information resources of potential value
Using The Web For Primary Sources
Example of information problem solving Locate information Interpret information Apply information
Big Six -A Model of Information Problem Solving
Task definition
Information-seeking
Location and access
Use information
Synthesis
Evaluation
Big Six and The Web
Information seeking - Is the web an appropriate source?
Location and Access - Are skills required to use search engine or directory present?
Using information - Can learner extract information from appropriate sources?
Editorial Review & Screening of Internet Resources
Use database of reviewed sites - e.g., Ask Jeeves for Kids
Use resources from educational portal - e.g., Blue Web’n
Primary sources from reputable sources - e.g., National Weather Service
Develop evaluation skills of learner
Making Decisions - Evaluating Online Sources
Author with appropriate credentials identified
Bias/credibility of sponsoring organization?
Differentiate personal opinion from data-based presentation
Site linked TO credible sites
Site linked FROM credible sites
Learner should use multiple sources
Scaffolding Web Explorations
Support student effort in taking on challenging task Locate useful sources What should be learned from a source
21st Century Skills
The content knowledge and applied skills that today’s students need to master to thrive in a continually evolving workplace and society.
21st Century Skills
Digital age literacy
Inventive thinking
Effective communication
High Productivity
Four areas of applied skills that students must excel:
21st Century Teaching Skills
Integrate creativity and innovation
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Models
Technology for learning
Mobile learning?
Discussion Points
In your judgment, which of the 21st-century skills are the most import to teach?
If you the authority to transform your workplace into a 21st-century place of learning. What changes would you make, and what would a typical day look like once you made those changes?
Mobile Technologies
Smart Phones
How has your cell phone changed the way you communicate with others?
Which features are the most important to you and why?
How would those features be used for learning?
Mobile Technologies
Tablets and Netbooks
What is your site or district policy on allowing students to bring and connect personal mobile devices?
What are the pros and cons on allowing students to bring and use personal mobile devices in the classroom?
Is it reason to ask parents to purchase tablets or netbooks for their children for school work both in the classroom and outside?
Mobile Technologies
MP3 Players
What is your site or district policy on allowing students to bring and use MP3 players?
What are the pros and cons on allowing students to bring and use MP3 players in the classroom?
What are some ideas that MP3 players can be used to promote learning?
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