1. Section II: Using Research and Communication Tools
Chapter 5: The Internet

2. Frameworks: What we know. . .
Do schools and classrooms have Internet access?
NCES (Wells and Lewis, 2006) study
Involved 11 years of data
94% schools reported access in instructional rooms
Ratio of students to computers: 3.8 to 1
Type of connections
95% schools reported broadband connections
How is the Internet used?
89% provided data to inform instruction
87% reported using libraries and museums 2

3. Basics: Ways to Use How can teachers use the Internet? Instruction
Planning
Facilitating online projects
Facilitating WebQuests
Web-based Software
Communication
Web 2.0 applications
Websites
Research and development 3

4. Basics: Ways to Use How can students use the Internet? Research
Information gathering
Development
Web-based applications
Virtual Field Trips
Communication
Blogs, wikis, podcasts, photo sharing
Problem-Based Learning
Real-time projects, WebQuests 4

5. Basics: Web 2.0 What is Web 2.0 and how does it differ? Web 1.0
Application based
Isolated
Offline
Licensed or purchased
Single creator
Proprietary code
Copyrighted content
Web 2.0
Web-based
Collaborative
Online
Free
Multiple collaborators
Open source
Shared content
Soloman and Schrum (2007) 5

6. Basics: Web 2.0 How does the participatory web effect learning?
Profound effect on learning
Promotes creativity, communication and collaboration
Grounded in constructivism
Learner constructs knowledge based on past and present knowledge
Promotes project-based learning 6

7. Basics: Web 2.0 What are the Web 2.0 tools for classrooms? Blogs Wikis
Podcasts
Social Bookmarking
Aggregators
Photo Sharing
Video Showcasing 7

8. Basics: Blogs What are blogs and how can I use them?
A webpage that contains text, images and links.
Individuals are called bloggers
Entries are called posts
Posts are arranged in reverse order with links
Similar to journal and is used for communication
Well known software used in education
Blogger - Google
WordPress
Edublog 8

9. Basics: Wikis What are wikis and how can I use them?
Site that contains pages of text, images and links, sound, movies.
Individuals are called members of a community
Wikis are organized into pages of information
Members may read, post, modify, delete information
Asynchronous communication and collaboration between members who develop information on topics
Well known wiki software used in education
PBWorks
Wikispaces
Wetpaint 9

10. Basics: Podcasts What are podcasts and how can I use them?
Audio or video files distributed through the Web or mobile device.
Name formed from “broadcasting and iPod”
Individuals are called podcasters
May be audio
May be enhanced (audio and video)
May be created in the classroom
Speeches, interviews, reading, storytelling, etc
The Educational Podcast Network 10

11. Basics: Social Bookmarking
What is social bookmarking and how do I use it?
Web service that allows web access to bookmarks.
Bookmarks are web-based
24/7 accessibility with a computer and browser
Use “tags” to classify
Well known services
Delicious
Diigo 11

12. Basics: Aggregators What is an aggregator and how do I use it?
Software program that aggregates syndicated web content and “pulls” it to you in simple form.
Same as RSS readers, feed readers, or news readers
Reduces the time and effort of checking websites by providing frequently updated content
Content provider will publish a feed link for users who drag the link to the aggregator
Web-based services
iGoogle
Bloglines
Google Reader
Netvibes
Google News
Pageflakes 12

13. Basics: Photo Sharing What is photo sharing and how do I use it?
Software that allows the management and sharing of photos on the Web.
Viewed in albums or slideshows
Add notes and tags
Use to document field trips, digital scavenger hunts, change over time, student classroom work, etc
Well known services
Picasa (Google)
Flickr 13

14. Basics: Video Sharing What is video sharing and how do I use it?
An online community where videos are hosted.
Community member
Upload video, tag and link
May upload support files
Lesson plan, activity sheet, notes
May be for instruction, document, share field trips, etc
Well known educational service
TeacherTube 14

15. Basics: Netiquette, Ethics and Safety
Are there concerns when using the Web?
Netiquette
Being courteous to others when using the Web
Ethics
Appropriate and responsible use
Acceptable Use Policies
Copyright
Information from Web typically carries copyright
Fairuse
Creative Commons 15

16. Basics: Netiquette, Ethics and Safety
Are there concerns about using the Web?
Plagiarism
Web promotes plagiarism
Plagiarism.org
Turnitin
Safety
Web is unregulated
Schools may use filtering software
Teachers should always monitor students
Bookmark sites for student research 16

17. Basics: Evaluating Web Sources
Are there criteria to follow when considering websites for use with my students?
Reliability can be determined by reviewing:
author
Is the author identified? Expert?
publishing body
Is the publishing body familiar? Recognized as a leader?
lack of bias
Is the author a member of a political or extreme group?
accuracy
Is the information accurate? Are there additional sources?
currency
Is there a revision date? 17

18. Adapting for Special Learners
Are there considerations when special learners are using the web?
General accessibility
Text equivalents
Logical, consistent design
Test with Bobby
Vision barriers
Hearing barriers
Cognitive barriers
Economic barriers
Physical barriers 18

19. Voices in the classroom
The Teacher/Learner and Web 2.0
Jennifer Lubke, MS
Content Specialty: English
Former High School Teacher in TN.
In this Voice, Jennifer Lubke, doctoral student in Literacy Studies, explains how she uses free, web-based tools to expand her personal learning network and enhance her traditional, face-to-face learning experiences.  In the face of time pressures, limited resources, and geographic isolation, individuals and even entire school systems are using web-based technologies to access high-quality professional development opportunities.

20. Voices in the classroom
The Internet Enhances Communication and Student Learning
Dave Carroll
Content Specialty: Science
Governor’s Award for Technology: Virginia
In this Voice, Dave Carroll discusses various ways that he uses technology with his science students. He communicates through , conducts online “help sessions” and uses the Internet to bridge the gap between the school and community. He takes students on a two week storm-chasing adventure each summer. Visit the archives to view videos.

21. Voices in the classroom
The Internet: An Effective Teaching Tool
Deb Drew, MS
Content Specialty: English
High school teacher : Ohio
In this Voice, Ohio teacher Deb Drew explains that she uses the Internet to make real-life connections to the information that her students are studying….a way to “tie literature to the present day”. In addition, she discusses the use of WebQuests for problem-solving and collaboration.

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