Leveraging the Internet for Learning Josh Baron Josh Baron Associate Director for Instructional Technology Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)

CIESE Leveraging the Internet for Learning How can the Internet be used to improve student learning and achievement? Weather Data Historical Diaries Publishing Student Stories to the Web Keypal or ePal Exchanges WebQuests Accessing Foreign Newspapers Politicians Voting Records Online Research Using Online Quizzes Finding Lesson Plans

CIESE Leveraging the Internet for Learning 21 st Century Workforce Skills  Digital literacy skills (reading, writing, arithmetic, mathematics, speaking, and listening)  Information Skills (acquire and evaluate data, interpret and communicate)  Interpersonal Skills (work on diverse team, teach others, etc.) Higher-Order Thinking Skills  Problem solving skills  Critical thinking skills  Advanced analysis  Creativity  Informed decision-making  Independent learning

CIESE (word processors, spreadsheets, KidPixs) (Tom Snyder, Oregon Trails, etc.) (PLATO, CCC, Reading tutors) Leveraging the Internet for Learning 21 st Century Workforce Skills Advanced Higher-order Thinking Skills BasicAdvanced Drill & practice Productivity tools Simulations & exploratory Computer-based Applications

CIESE Weather Data Historical Diary Student Web Page Keypal/ePal Exchange WebQuests Foreign Newspapers Voting Records Research Online Quizzes Lesson Plans Leveraging the Internet for Learning 21 st Century Workforce Skills Advanced Higher-order Thinking Skills BasicAdvanced Traditional Unique & Compelling Innovative Internet-based Applications

CIESE Leveraging the Internet for Learning Unique Cannot be done without the technology Compelling Targets authentic real world problem solving & critical thinking

CIESE Unique & Compelling Integrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet as a Communication Tool Students can use the Internet to communicate with experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and students from around the world.  Ask-An-Expert Projects  Telementoring  Collaborative Projects

CIESE Unique & Compelling Integrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet to Access Real-Time Data Students can access real-time information that can dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on problem solving and critical thinking skills.  Weather Satellite Images  Remote Sensing Data (e.g. Air Quality)  Government Databases

CIESE Unique & Compelling Integrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet to Publish Student Work Students can publish their work online where the whole world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the students about it.  Student Presentations/Reports  Integrates Reading, Writing and Communications Skills  Great Motivator!

CIESE Unique & Compelling Integrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet to Access Primary Sources Students now have access to digitally archived historical documents, from the Library of Congress and National Archives.  Diaries  Historical Photographs  Creates Multidisciplinary Lessons

Unique & Compelling Projects Let’s jump on the web and see some examples…. CIESE

Leveraging the Internet for Learning What challenges do educators face when implementing Internet-based projects and what strategies are available to deal with these challenges? Need to address the standards Limited numbers of computers Internet safety concerns Appropriate assessment methods Unreliable nature of technology Low quality content

CIESE Leveraging the Internet for Learning  What instructional strategies might help deal with the limited numbers of computers?  How can “older” computers be used?  How might you deal with Internet issues such as unreliable connections and student safety concerns?  Will traditional forms of assessment work?

CIESE  Everyone Has a Unique Classroom Environment That Presents Unique Challenges.  Most Internet-based Projects Do Not Supply All of the Resources You May Need to Implement It.  A PMP Allows Educators to Develop a Customized Implementation Plan That Meets the Specific Needs of Their Classroom and Students. Project Management Plans

CIESE Four Areas of Project Management Technology Management Strategies for Dealing With Technology Related Implementation Challenges Classroom Management Classroom Instructional Techniques That Are Ideally Suited for Internet Projects Instructional Management Student Learning Objectives, Standards, Proficiency Benchmarks and How These Can Be Assessed Time Management Budgeting of Class Time and the Development of a Basic Timeline for Implementation

Leveraging the Internet for Learning Josh Baron Associate Director for Instructional Technology Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)