1. Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching
Chapter 8
Integrating the Internet and Other Distance Resources into the Curriculum By
M. D. Roblyer

2. Definition of Distance Learning
Instructor & learner separated by time &/or distance
Combination of resources used to bridge the gap

3. Current Issues in Distance Learning
Digital Divide
Pitfalls of Internet Use
Objectionable Material & Predators
Viruses & Hackers
Copyright & Plagiarism

4. Current Issues in Distance Learning
“Netiquette”
Privacy
Developmental & Socialization
Teacher Involvement & Training
Impact on Education Reform

5. Current Research in Distance Learning
Effectiveness for course delivery
Effectiveness of resources & strategies

6. Current Research in Distance Learning
Student characteristics that affect success
Self-Motivation
Technology Experience
Attitude Toward Subject Matter
Responsibility

7. Current Research in Distance Learning
Instructor characteristics that affect success
Course Planning & Organization
Verbal & Non-verbal Presentation Skills
Collaboration
Questioning Strategies

8. Current Research in Distance Learning
Cost Effectiveness
Technology
Transmission
Maintenance
Infrastructure
Production
Support
Personnel

9. Delivery Systems for Distance Learning
Print Materials
Pre-recorded Audio or Video
Broadcast Radio
Auto-conferencing
Broadcast Television
Compressed Video/Audio
Video-conferencing
Low tech
High tech

10. Web-based Learning Internet Browsers IP Addresses
Uniform Resource Locators
Search Engines

11. Web-based Learning Connections Direct Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Cable Modem
ISDN Line
Phone Line Modem

12. Writing Communication
Web-based Learning
Writing Communication
Listserv
Bulletin Board
Chatrooms

13. Web-based Learning Optimizing Resources Push Technologies Bookmarking
Site Capture
Intranets
Internet Radio/TV

14. Web Site Development Procedures
Plan & storyboard
Develop pages with text
Insert images & sounds
Insert links & frames
Insert interactive elements
Test in browser
Publish the site

15. Web Site Evaluation Criteria
Content
Visual & Audio Design
Navigation
Miscellaneous

16. Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
When should you use Web-based activities
Is the activity purpose curriculum-related?
Does the Internet enhance the activity?
How will students use online resources?
Do students have data-analysis & information-synthesis skills?
Is there time to support the activity?

17. Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
Examples of Web-based Projects
Electronic Penpals
Individual & Group Research Projects
Electronic Mentoring
Virtual Field Trips

18. Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
Web Support for Classroom Projects
Project Overview
Tutorial Instruction
Information Repository & Exchange
Project-related Communication

19. Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
Directed Strategies
Plan & prepare
Post project information
Carry out activities
Publish product(s)
Evaluate project

20. Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities Constructivist Strategies
Watching
Wondering
Webbing
Wiggling

21. Distance Course & Program Offerings
Characteristics
Trained course designers & instructors
Administrative & technical support
Well designed & structured

22. Distance Course & Program Offerings
Characteristics
Engaging, collaborative activities
An interactive learning community