1. www.avln.org Introduction to… Internet Research and Projects David Jeffrey and Janine Lim

2. www.avln.org Agenda What’s it all about? Why involve students in the internet? Why involve yourself in the internet? Screenshots – “Internet Research & Projects” What next? How to sign up…

3. www.avln.org What’s It All About? Internet Research and Projects: –Use the Internet effectively in your classroom –Search strategies and communications tools –Collaborative projects –Design of research projects

4. www.avln.org Why Involve Students? Why should we involve students in internet activities? –Today’s learners demand engagement –Today’s learners are “digital natives” –We are no longer information fountains, but information guides – information is copious and growing

5. www.avln.org Why Be Involved as a Teacher? Closing the generation gap -Taking an online course brings familiarity -Opens teachers to new methods -Quality of education increases – part of the journey to excellence

6. www.avln.org How can AVLN help?

7. www.avln.org Internet Research and Projects Weekly Outline Week 1 – Why the Internet?/Searching Week 2 – Communication Tools Week 3 – Internet Projects Week 4 – Interactive Internet Activities Week 5 – Internet Research Week 6 – Assessment and Evaluation

8. www.avln.org So what does it look like? Let’s see!

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14. www.avln.org Syllabus and Expectations Course Syllabus Class Expectations

32. www.avln.org Course Options 1.Andrews University Graduate Credit (2 semester credits) – requires project 2.La Sierra Graduate Credit (3 quarter credits) – requires project 3.HSI/Griggs University Undergraduate Credit (2 semester credits) – project 4.2 38-clock hour PAC credits – no project

33. www.avln.org What next? How do I sign up? –At the convention: at the AVLN booth: 719 centre aisle –On the web: http://www.avln.org

34. www.avln.org Conclusion For the sake of teachers and students, the power of the internet must be harnessed Internet Research and Projects – a course to expand your horizons Dates: September 25 – November 3 REGISTER NOW!

35. www.avln.org Questions

36. www.avln.org Acknowledgements Marc Prensky, Engage Me or Enrage Me. Keynote Address at 3 rd Annual Desire2Learn Conference, 2006. AVLN Home Page – http://www.avln.orghttp://www.avln.org