Transcript Chapter 7

Chapter 7
Introducing the Internet and
Other Distance Learning
Tools
M. D. Roblyer
Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E
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Technology Integration Example:
A Research Paper Website
• Phase 1: Relative
advantage
• Phase 2: Objectives
and Assessments
• Phase 3: Integration
Strategies
• Phase 4: Instructional
Environment
• Phase 5: Evaluating
and Revising
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Copyright ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc.
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Definition of
Distance Learning
“The acquisition of knowledge and
skills through mediated information
and instruction, encompassing all
technologies and other forms of
learning at a distance.”
USDLA – http://www.usdla.org/
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Classifying Types of
Distance Learning
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Types of Distance
Learning Activities
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Student Research
Online Classroom Materials
Web-Based Lessons
Virtual Courses and Programs
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Current Distance Learning
Issues
• Digital Divide
• Development and socialization
• Positive and negative impact on
education reform
• Virtual schooling issues
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Curriculum alignment
Teacher certification
Accreditation
Funding
Possible negative
consequences
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Current Distance Learning
Research
• Distance learning effectiveness
• Distance learning course quality
• Successful distance learners
• Effective distance instructors
• Cost effectiveness of distance
learning
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Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 4/E
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Current Internet Pitfalls
• Inappropriate Materials
• Privacy and Safety
• Fraud
• Viruses and Hacking
• Copyright and Plagiarism
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Internet Skills
• The URL – Uniform
Resource Locator
• Types
– .org, .gov, .com, .edu,
.k12._.us
• Parts
– http://www.nasa.gov
• HyperText Transfer
Protocol
• World Wide Web
• Server name
• Domain designator
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Internet Skills
(continued)
• Navigating the Internet
– Using links
• hot links, hot spots
– Using buttons
– Using the Go menu
• See Figure 7.14, p. 232
– Exercises in creating and using a Go
menu
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Bookmarking the Internet
• Bookmark = Favorite
• Adding Bookmarks
• Organizing Bookmarks
Source: Netscape and the “N” logo are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.
Netscape content ©2005 Netscape Communications Corporation. Used with permission.
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Internet Search Engines
Major engines
• Google – http://www.google.com
– keyword
• Yahoo – http://www.yahoo.com
– index
• AskJeeves – http://www.ask.com
– whole language
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Internet Search Engines
(continued)
Metacrawlers
• Dogpile – http://www.dogpile.com
• Visisimo – http://visimo.com/
• HotBot – http://www.hotbot.com
• Kartoo – http://www.kartoo.com
• Mamma – http://www.mamma.com
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Search Engine Strategies
• Subject index searching
• Keyword searching
Source: Courtesy of Google, Inc.
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Evaluating Internet Sites
• Content
–Provider
–Currency
–Quality
• Design
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Internet Troubleshooting
• Site connection
failure
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URL error
Server down
Server traffic
Bad link
Firewall
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• Feature on site not
working
– Plug-in
– Compatibility
– Java or other
program
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Internet Communication
Resources
• Email
• Listservs
• Bulletin Boards (BB)
• Blogs
• Chatrooms
• Instant Messaging
(IM)
• Videoconferencing
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Internet Cybercollaboration
• MUD
– Multiuser
Dungeons/Dimensions/Domains
• MOO
– MUD Object-Oriented
• Avatars
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Web Course Development and
Support Tools
• Course management systems
• Site-capturing software
• Intranet
• Electronic whiteboards
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Characteristics of Effective
Distance Courses
• Well-designed and structured to
support learning
• Engaging activities
• Collaborative activities
• Interactive learning community
• Effective assessment strategies
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