Chapter 7 Introducing the Internet and other Distant Leaning Tools

Technology Intergration Example A Research Paper Website

Phase 1: Determine relative advantage

Phase 2: Decide on objectives and assessments www.big6.com

1. Task Definition1.1 Define the information problem1.2 Identify information needed2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all possible sources2.2 Select the best sources3. Location and Access3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources4. Use of Information4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)4.2 Extract relevant information5. Synthesis5.1 Organize from multiple sources5.2 Present the information6. Evaluation6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)

Phase 3: Design inergration strategiesWeek 1: Introducing the project and identyfying a topicWeeks 2-3: Helping students obtain informationWeeks 4-6: Helping students analyze and sythensize informationWeeks 7-8: Writing the papersWeek 9: Presentations

Phase 4: Prepare the instructional environmnet

Phase 5: Evaluate and revise

Internet issues include accessing inappropriate materials, threats to safety and privacy, Internet fraud, viruses and hacking, and copyright and plagiarism problems.

Online communication resources include email, listservs, bulletin boards, blogs, chatrooms, instant messaging, video conferencing, and MUDs/MOOs/avatar spaces.

Major search engines: www.google.com www.yahoo.com www.ask.com
Metacrawler: www.dogpile.com www.hotbot.com www.kartoo.com www.mamma.com

Chapter 6 Teaching with Multimedia and Hypermedia Tools

Multimedia: multi media A computer system or computer system produced that incorporates test, sound, pictures/graphics, and /or video
Hypermedia: Software that connects the elements based on an earlier system called HyperCard.

Instructional Software:
Tutorials
Drill and Practice
Simulations
Instructional games
Problem Solving

Reference Materials:
Encyclopedias
Almanacs
Atlases,
Newspaper and newsletters

Media Literacy
Using Music and art
Print design principles
Video design principles
Creativity and novel thinking
Considering the audience

Chapter 5 Teaching with Software Tools: Beyond the Basic Programs

Types of Software Support Tools:
Material generators
Data collection and analysis tools
Graphic tools
Planning and organizing tools
Research and reference tools
Tools to support specific content areas

Materials Generator Software Tools:
Desktop publishing software
Test Geneators and rubic generators
Worksheet and puzzle generators
IEP generators
Graphic document makers
PDF and forms makers

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RubiStar is a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics.
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