1. Web based learning & on-line activities for Transition Focused Education Transition Field Practicum EDSP 557-01 (Fall) Ursula Winston

2. Benefits of Web based learning Tablets help students learn more material faster. Technology-based instruction can reduce the time students take to reach a learning objective by 30-80%, according to the US Department of Education and studies by the National Training and Simulation Association. 81% of K-12 teachers believe that "tablets enrich classroom education." The survey of technology in the classroom by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) also concluded that 77% of teachers found technology to "increase student motivation to learn. Tablets help students better prepare for a world immersed in technology. Students that learn technology skills early in life will be better prepared to pursue relevant careers later in life. The fastest growing and highest paying jobs in the United States are technology intensive. Employment in "computer and information systems" is expected to grow by 18% between 2010-20, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students who own tablets purchase and read more books than those who read print books alone. The average tablet-owning US student reads 24 books per year on a tablet compared with 15 in print for those who do not own a tablet. According to a survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 30% of e- content readers (including 40% of those under age 30) say that they now spend more time reading than they used to due to the availability of e-content. Using a tablet is so intuitive that it makes learning fun and easy. In two isolated rural villages in Ethiopia, the One Laptop Per Child organization dropped off closed boxes containing tablets pre-loaded with educational apps, taped shut, with no instruction. Within five days, elementary school-age students without prior education were using 47 apps per child, per day. Within two weeks, they were singing ABC songs, and within five months they had successfully hacked the tablet's operating system and customized the desktop settings. http://tablets-textbooks.procon.org/

3. Of course there are down sides to digital or web base learning, however research show that in today’s society the pros out weigh the cons. http://tablets-textbooks.procon.org/

4. For High school Students, the Computer’s Function is Limitless!  Whether it's just for fun or for educational purposes, the Internet is a useful resource to bring into the classroom.  High school students spend several hours of their day online and, as educators, it is our responsibility to keep up with technology and implement it into our lesson plans.  This will allow the student to understand the topic in an online environment in which he/she is comfortable. http://www.ehow.com/list_6667125_computer-activities-high-school.html http://www.ehow.com/way_5471179_internet-activities-high-school.html

5. Student Vision Boards Old School Poster made collage style by cutting pictures from magazines New School Graphic posters made in Microsoft Word When students have completed their posters, they can print them out on colored paper and present their designs to the class

6. "Famous Failures" video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs One of the greatest benefits of using the Internet in the classroom is to provide educational opportunities for students based on their individual abilities and interests. I can hand out a work sheet and have the students read about famous people that have overcome barriers due to their disabilities or…I can show a video. This lesson suddenly becomes more motivating, exciting, and memorable to my students.

7. Focus of the Project Student focused planning & Student development To include web-based learning and internet activities to the Life Centered Education Curriculum for Princeton High School, in order to meet the individual needs of the students and provide lessons that make learning fun, meaningful and memorable to them. Family Involvement To provide students families with tools that will enable then to review, practice and stay involved with what they are learning in LCE class at home Program Structure IDEA - To provide activities that are in alignment with the students IEP - transition goals EMPLOYMENT 1 st – To provide students with tools that will help them overcome barriers to employment To provide lessons for students to prepare and practice skills needed to obtain community/competitive employment Interagency Collaboration The project will include links to web sites and activities involving community businesses and agencies and organization. The purpose is to facilitate interagency collaboration practices along with enhancing the LCE curriculum. Web based activities will include student research using the Employment 1st and BVR websites