Using the Internet as a Learning Tool Angela Benson, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Abel Arredondo,Program Specialist, SSS/UB Santa Ana College January, 2004

2 Introductions Angela Benson  Assistant Professor  The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign  Abel Arredondo  Systems Analyst  Student Support Services and Upward Bound  Santa Ana College, CA  Participant Introductions  Programs  Program Technology Use

3 Resources Review Powerpoint Presentations for Download  Seminar Binder Book: Learning with Technology: A Constructivist Approach by Jonassen, Peck and Wilson, ISBN: X

4 Objectives After this session, you will be able to:  Identify 3-5 instructional applications of online technology tools for your TRIO program  Identify the standards that these applications address  Identify resources that you can leverage to support the online learning objectives of your TRIO program

5 Agenda First 90-minute Segment  Basic Operations and Concepts  Social, Ethical and Human Issues  Internet Productivity Tools Second 90-minute Segment  Internet Communications Tools  Internet Research Tools  Internet Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools  Employing Technology to Meet Program Objectives  Evaluation

Basic Operations and Concepts Student technology skills Assessment tools Internet Basics

7 Assessment Tools National Educational Technology Standards  Profiler Online Collaboration Tools  NetDay Compass  gory_id=4&instance_id=83 gory_id=4&instance_id=83 Santa Ana College Examples (Binder also)  User Skills Assessment User Skills Assessment  Computer Needs Survey Computer Needs Survey

8 Internet Basics Net.Tutor  The WebTeacher 

Social, Ethical, and Human Issues AUPs Copyright Plagiarism Web Accessibility

10 Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) Guidelines/policies for computer/Internet use  What/who you allow your students to access  Who/what you allow to access your students Develop an AUP  (Indiana Department of Education)  wto/aup.jhtml (Classroom Connect) wto/aup.jhtml Santa Ana College AUP Example (Binder)  Laptop Use Orientation Laptop Use Orientation

11 Copyright Copyright Quiz  Copyright Test from HRE 384 Copyright Test from HRE 384 Copyright Myths  Copyright Crash Course  indx.htm indx.htm Using Materials from the Internet  ofnet.htm ofnet.htm

12 Plagiarism What is it  Using ideas and expressions without citing the source Why it’s easier on the Web  Copy-and-paste  Buying papers online How to spot it  How to prevent it  Inform students 

13 Web Accessibility in Learning Federal and (sometimes) state law requires that web resources be accessible to students with disabilities  Universal Design in the Curriculum    Consult your disability services provider

Internet Productivity Tools Homework Helpers & Tutorials Study Skills Helpers Lesson Plans Online Courses Santa Ana College Tutoring Demo

15 Homework Helpers Discovery School  AOL School  A Library Resource Page  Ask Jeeves 

16 Study Skills Helpers Dr. Ah-Clem  Richland Community College  kills.html kills.html Virginia Tech 

17 Tutors, Tutorials and Lesson Plans UNC Writing Tutor  Marco Polo Internet Content  ASPIRA CTC  Microsoft Office Template Gallery  ery/ ery/

18 Online Courses Student Readiness  Distance Learning Courses and Programs 

19 Santa Ana College Tutor Demo Utilizing Digital Boards in an Online Tutoring Environment (Hands-On Demo)   P/W: FLOWER (Uppercase)

Internet Communications Tools Internet Chat Whiteboards MOOs Learning Management Systems

21 Internet Communications Tools Tools Summary Sheet (Binder)  ToolSummary.htm ToolSummary.htm WebLogs  MOOs [Groupspace]  Yahoogroups [Groupspace] 

22 Blackboard Demo Blackboard (Learning Mgmt System)   User ID: trio01,..., trio20  Password: trio01,..., trio20

23 Internet Research Tools Discovering, Evaluating and Using Resources on the Web  es/Internet/FindInfo.html es/Internet/FindInfo.html   Web Citations  e.htm e.htm

Technology Problem-solving and Decision-making Assessment tools: quiz makers, rubric makers Counseling tools: financial aide, career assessment

25 Counseling Tools AOL School College and Career  /index.adp /index.adp Students.gov 

26 Assessment Tools Quiz Makers  enter.html enter.html  Rubric Makers  Puzzle Makers  

Employing Technology to Achieve Program Objectives Santa Ana College Program Example Six Steps to Success Small Group Discussion

28 Employing Technology to Achieve Programs Objectives OBJECTIVE 7: Strengthen English Language and Composition Skills The technology component developed at the beginning of the fall 2001 semester included English tutorials and study skills building. SSS participants had access to student computers in the SSS office and also had an opportunity to borrow laptops for a total of a two-week period each time, enabling them to research material for their English classes and submit professional, typed material. Description of Laptop Component (Binder) Description of Laptop Component

Getting Started Six Step Process Small Group Discussion

30 Getting Started: Step 1 - Plan Develop a technology integration plan  Contributes to program objectives  Promotes active learning for students  Get computers into the hands of students  Reflects your vision for your program Examples  Santa Ana College  Suggestions from the class

31 Getting Started: Step 2 - Personnel Build your knowledge base  Directors “own” and “share” the vision  acquire the knowledge yourself or secure a resource person with the knowledge (could be a TRIO client/student) “technical” technology skills “learning” technology skills

32 Getting Started: Step 3 - Partner Leverage local resources (find partners)  Associated institutions may provide Space for labs Fully equipped labs Internet/ accounts for students Technical support for equipment Technology training for staff Matching funds for any grant money received

33 Getting Started: Step 4 - Hardware Standard Configuration Pentium M Processor (4) 1.6 GHz 256K RAM DVD-CDRW Combo 30 Gig hard drive 32MB Video Card 17” monitor n Purchase quality equipment first n Consider laptops for lab & loan n Consider wireless for outreach n Sample Configurations Minimum Configuration Pentium M Processor 1.40 GHZ 256K RAM DVD/CDRW Combo 30 Gig hard drive 32MB Video Card 15” monitor

34 Getting Started: Step 5 - Software Microsoft Office suite common, not required  Word for Word Processing  Excel for Spreadsheets  Access for Database  Powerpoint for Presentations  FrontPage for Web Development (or Netscape Composer)  Internet Explorer for Web Browser (Netscape Navigator)  Outlook for (or Netscape Messenger) Free stuff at

35 Getting Started: Step 6 - Access Consider school and home access  Dial-up modem access - slower  Cable modem / DSL – faster, but more expensive LowerMyBills.com 

36 Small Group Discussion Questions How can online technology tools be used to help you achieve the program objective that you identified prior to coming to the seminar? What other ways can only technology tools be used to enhance your program’s ---  Instructional services?  Tutoring services?  Counseling services?  Other? How can the 6 steps helps you to get started with using technology to achieve your program’s objectives?

37 Wrap Up Q&A Evaluation