Sunday, November 30, 2008

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

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