Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 1 Internet & for Learning Course Overview & Participant Objectives

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 2 Overview to enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills to use the Internet and effectively in teaching, learning, communication and research. pedagogical vs. skills-based

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 3 Course Outline 20 Hour Course Six Modules –Introduction to the Internet –Searching the Web –Using the Internet in the classroom – –Security & safety –Other services and future trends

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 4 Methodology –demonstrations by tutor/s –time dedicated to activities –participant led discovery of Internet –discussion group work

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 5 Activities have been designed by teachers who use the Internet for both Primary and Post-Primary teachers reference to online resources for special needs present throughout manual

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 6 Internet Access in Ireland 1998 – 5% of households 2000 – 20.4% of households 2002 – 34.1% of households Source: Central Statistics Office, 2003

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 7 Participant Objectives Acquire overview of Internet & its uses in teaching and learning Develop skills to use a browser to navigate the WWW Acquire skills to save material from the Internet (images, sounds, movies)

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 8 Participant Objectives Use search engines to complete a simple search and use more advanced search techniques and strategies Evaluate content on the Web using web evaluation criteria Become familiar with the Bobby Test

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 9 Participant Objectives Locate educational resources on the Internet through use of search engines & portals Discuss classroom management issues

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 10 Participant Objectives Acquire skills to compose, send & receive Discuss benefits of use in the classroom Explore projects currently underway online

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 11 Participant Objectives Develop understanding of Internet Safety and its implications for classroom use of the Internet Become familiar with strategies to maximise Internet security in the classroom

Internet & for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 12 Participant Objectives Acquire an understanding of copyright & fair use guidelines in an educational context Acquire an overview of current & likely future trends in online activity