Technology Tools for Global Learning Using the Internet as a Learning Tool Angela Benson, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Lisa Thompson, Director, UB/UBMS The University of Texas at Arlington April, 2003

Technology for Global Learning 2 Introductions n Angela Benson –Assistant Professor –The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign n Lisa Thompson –Director –Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science –The University of Texas at Arlington n Participant Introductions –Programs –Program Technology Use

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

Technology for Global Learning 4 Objectives n After this session, you will be able to: –Identify instructional applications of 3-5 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

Technology for Global Learning 5 Relationship to Other Sessions n Discovering, Evaluating, and Using Online Resources –strategies for finding and evaluating web resources n Using Multimedia Technology –run your multi-media projects on the Web n Using Computer Labs and Technology Enriched Classrooms –working arrangements for accessing the Web

Technology for Global Learning 6 Agenda n First Segment –Basic Operations and Concepts –Social, Ethical and Human Issues –Internet Productivity Tools –Internet Communications Tools n Second Segment –Internet Communications Tools –Internet Research Tools –Internet Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools –Internet and Program Objectives –Evaluation

Basic Operations and Concepts Student technology skills Assessment tools Internet Basics

Technology for Global Learning 8 Assessment Tools n National Educational Technology Standards – n Profiler Online Collaboration Tools – n NetDay Compass – tegory_id=4&instance_id=83http:// tegory_id=4&instance_id=83 n UTA Examples (Binder also) –User Skills AssessmentUser Skills Assessment –Computer Needs SurveyComputer Needs Survey

Technology for Global Learning 9 Internet Basics n Net.Tutor – n The WebTeacher –

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

Technology for Global Learning 11 Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) n Guidelines/policies for computer/Internet use –What/who you allow your students to access –Who/what you allow to access your students n Develop an AUP – (Indiana Department of Education) – howto/aup.jhtml (Classroom Connect) howto/aup.jhtml n UTA Computer and Information Technology Usage Policy (Binder) –Computer Lab PolicyComputer Lab Policy –ContractContract

Technology for Global Learning 12 Copyright n Copyright Quiz – mlhttp:// ml n Copyright Myths – n Copyright Crash Course – prtindx.htmhttp:// prtindx.htm n Using Materials from the Internet – seofnet.htmhttp:// seofnet.htm

Technology for Global Learning 13 Plagiarism n What is it –Using ideas and expressions without citing the source n Why it’s easier on the Web –Copy-and-paste –Buying papers online n How to spot it – n How to prevent it –Inform students –

Technology for Global Learning 14 Web Accessibility in Learning n Federal and (sometimes) state law requires that web resources be accessible to students with disabilities – n Universal Design in the Curriculum – – – n Consult your disability services provider

Internet Productivity Tools Homework Helpers & Tutorials Study Skills Helpers Lesson Plans

Technology for Global Learning 16 Homework Helpers n Discovery School – n AOL School – n A Library Resource Page – n Ask Jeeves –

Technology for Global Learning 17 Study Skills Helpers n Dr. Ah-Clem – n Richland Community College – udyskills.htmlhttp:// udyskills.html n Virginia Tech –

Technology for Global Learning 18 Tutors, Tutorials and Lesson Plans n UNC Writing Tutor – n Marco Polo Internet Content – n ASPIRA CTC – n Microsoft Office Template Gallery –

Internet Communications Tools Internet chat Whiteboards Groupspace Learning Management Systems

Technology for Global Learning 20 Internet Communications Tools n Tools Summary Sheet (Binder) –ToolSummary.htmToolSummary.htm n Blackboard [Learning Management System] – n Yahoogroups [Groupspace] –

Internet Research Tools Search Evaluate

Technology for Global Learning 22 Internet Research Tools n Discovering, Evaluating and Using Resources on the Web – ternet/FindInfo.htmlhttp:// ternet/FindInfo.html – – n Web Citations – mhttp:// m

Technology Problem-solving and Decision-making Web sites, quiz makers, puzzle makers, assessments/rubrics, financial aide, career assessment

Technology for Global Learning 24 Counseling Tools n AOL School College and Career – areer/index.adphttp://school.aol.com/highschool/college_c areer/index.adp n Students.gov –

Technology for Global Learning 25 Web Development n Build Your Own Web Site – n Quiz Makers – htmlhttp://school.discovery.com/quizcenter/quizcenter. html – n Puzzle Makers – – er/PuzzleBuilder.htmlhttp://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Teachers/WordFindBuild er/PuzzleBuilder.html – n Use: Student projects and presentations

Getting Started UTA Upward Bound Objective Steps to Success

Technology for Global Learning 27 Integrating Technology into Program Objectives OBJECTIVE: Provide mentoring activities during the academic year component that will improve the participant’s self-concept, motivational level, and awareness of educational and career opportunities. Relationship to Purpose: Since many of the participants are not aware of educational and career opportunities, it is our goal to expose them to various opportunities that will not only allow the participants to see themselves in their aspiring career, but to also improve their self- concept and motivational skills. Major Activity: Mentor program (Special Clubs) will meet once every month during the year. Volunteers from the campus community will serve as role models/mentors to groups of 5-10 participants, according to the participants’ need. Personnel Responsible: Counselor

Technology for Global Learning 28 Integrating Technology into Program Objectives (cont’d) Essential Resources: IEP’s, Volunteers, Computer and access, address Time Schedule: Ongoing Evaluation: Contact Forms from the mentors, IEP’s, assessment forms from participants Expected Outcome: Students will be exposed to role models within the university community who will nurture and support the participant’s growth in their area of interest Description of E-Pals (Binder) Description of eMentoring Activity (Binder)

Technology for Global Learning 29 Plan n 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

Technology for Global Learning 30 Personnel n 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

Technology for Global Learning 31 Partner n 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

Technology for Global Learning 32 Hardware Standard Configuration Pentium GHZ 256K RAM DVD-CDRW 40 Gig hard drive Integrated DVMT Video Card 15” monitor n Purchase quality equipment first n Consider laptops for lab & loan n Consider wireless for outreach n Sample Configurations Minimum Configuration Pentium 2 500MHz 128K RAM CDROM 2 Gig hard drive 32MG Video Card 15” monitor

Technology for Global Learning 33 Software n 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) n Free stuff at

Technology for Global Learning 34 Access n Consider school and home access –Dial-up modem access slow, but prevalent –Cable modem / DSL – fast, but more expensive –Wireless labs to schools - growing n LowerMyBills.com –

Technology for Global Learning 35 Wrap Up n Q&A n Evaluation