Using the Internet as a Learning Tool Angela Benson, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dave Megquier, Director of TRIO Outreach Programs University of Maine April, 2004

2 Introductions Angela Benson  Assistant Professor  The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign  Dave Megquier  Director  TRIO Outreach Programs (Talent Search, EOC)  University of Maine   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

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)  n/howto/aup.jhtml (Classroom Connect) n/howto/aup.jhtml UMaine Acceptable Usage Policy (CD)

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 SkillsTutor 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 SkillsTutor Demo SkillsTutor Website  Login  User Manual (CD)

Internet Communications Tools Internet Chat Whiteboards MOOs Learning Management Systems

21 Internet Communications Tools Tools Summary Sheet (Binder)  ToolSummary.htm ToolSummary.htm WebLogs   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  ml ml   Rubric Makers  Puzzle Makers  

Employing Technology to Achieve Program Objectives U Maine Example Six Steps to Success Small Group Discussion

Employing Technology to Achieve Program Objectives OBJECTIVE # 3 75% of project participants in the Target School Components will achieve a C+ or higher average for the academic year. OBJECTIVE # 4 By the end of the project year, 90% of the participants in the Target School Component will be enrolled in academic courses that will prepare them for college.

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  U Maine  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 The Apple Computer alternative… LaptopsDesktops Standard Configuration 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 512K L2 cache DVD-CDRW Super Drive 512 MB DDR333 SDRAM 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 17” TFT Display Minimum Configuration 1 GHz PowerPC G4 256K L2 cache DVDR-CDRW Combo Drive 512 MB SDRAM 40 GB Ultra ATA/100 14” CRT Display Standard Configuration 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 512K L2 cache DVD-CDRW Super Drive 512 MB DDR333 SDRAM 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 ATI Mobility Radeon ” TFT Display Minimum Configuration 933 MHz PowerPC G4 256K L2 cache DVDR-CDRW Combo Drive 256 MB DDR266 SDRAM 40 GB Ultra ATA/100 ATI Mobility Radeon ” TFT Display

35 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

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

37 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?

38 Wrap Up Q&A Evaluation