Transcript Students using the Web as a tool A

I- Introduction
II- The Internet
A- Using the Web to Achieve ISTE NETS
for Students.
III- Students using the Web as a tool
A- The Web as an Information Source.
B- The Web as a Collaboration Tool.
C- The Web as a Communication Tool.
IV- Teachers using the Web as a tool
A- Content Management.
B- Connecting with Parents and the Community.
C- Professional Development.
V- Appropriate Practices for the Web
A- District Policies.
B- Classroom Policies.
C- Copyright Issues.
VI- Using the Internet with an
NTeQ Lesson
VII- Conclusion
The Internet and World Wide Web provide educators and students
with a tool for communication, research, and collaboration.
In 1993, only 3% of U.S. classrooms had an Internet connection. By
2003, 100% of schools had access to the Internet. Similarly, the
number of computers in the schools has also increased.
the Internet is an inexpensive communication tool that offers our
students and ourselves a way to interact with the world.
Ten years ago, a classroom was defined by four walls, a textbook,
and the teacher’s knowledge. With access to the Internet, the
teaching mood changes into a wide range without limitations.
The aim of this presentation is to show you how to integrate the
Internet into the curriculum effectively in our classrooms.
In Saudi Arabia, public access to Internet was
allowed in April 1997. After a slow initial start,
Internet subscription and use increased rapidly.
The widespread adoption of Internet applications
in Saudi Arabia started in the late 1990s.
Universities were among the first adopters of the
technology, and years later,
the Internet witnessed an
incomparable spread across
campuses.
The Internet is a network consisting of
cables and radio signals used to connect
millions of computers to other computers
to form the Internet which enables people
to exchange the information.
The Web is a type of language computers
use to exchange information by using the
Internet connections and cables.
1- Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking,
construct knowledge, and develop innovative
products and processes using technology by searching the web to get
the needed information and data.
2- Research and Information Fluency
As Students do research using various web-based
tools, they will learn to evaluate and select
information from reliable sources while weeding
out information that lacks credibility.
3- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use the web as a tool to define
problems, determine what is known and
not known, manipulate the data,
generate and test solutions, and present
their findings. They can use
communicative tools to work
collaboratively and refine their critical
thinking skills through discussion.
4- Technology Operations and Concepts:
when using the web, students will
develop a variety of skills using
different applications. Students will
learn to post and respond with text
information, audio files, and video
files. Students should apply the
copyright restrictions when working
with files created by others.
The web as a
communication
tool
The web as a
collaboration
tool
The web as
information
source
A- The Web as Information Source
The World Wide Web is a massive database of information as tool of
searching, collaborating and communication. It can be used for:
We can use web applications for many search engines as
Safari, Internet Explorer or a Firefox. Google & Yahoo are
two of the most popular search engines and account for
over 80% of all the web searches.
Each search starts with one or two keywords or a question to get many pages of
information relating to that word or question. See Table 6.1 P. 151
If you need more specific search, the website www.alsearchengines.com provides a
monthly list of the top 100 alternative search engines. Specialized search engines allow
you to search for abbreviations, facts, timelines, health issues, music, images, and
photos.
B- The Web as Collaboration Tool
Students collaborate with other groups on their projects. They work together
to solve a problem, typically producing a joint creation such a report.
Google Docs is a free set of web-based application students can use to
create, share, and edit all kinds of documents online. Moreover, since the
documents are stored online, working on the project is not delayed due to
losing or forgetting.
C- The Web as Communication Tool
The Internet offers many powerful communication tools for the classroom.
Web based communication tools can be either synchronous, which means
occurring in real time, or asynchronous, which means communication flows
in sequential steps as an email.
C- The Web as Communication Tool
Students can use emails to send messages to government officials
and researchers to obtain information related to their school work.
Also, they can contact teachers and send their e-homework.
It is an old technology brought to the
Internet . One system, (www.skype.com)
which offers free phone calls between
users. Students can use Skype to talk
with experts and other students groups or
with the whole class.
C- The Web as Communication Tool
There are several options for video conferencing that only require a webcam,
microphone, speakers, computer, and high speed Internet connection. Video
conferencing allows callers to see one another.
It allows users increased interactively in three important ways:
1- multiple individuals from different locations
can connect to one another using audio or video.
2- A presenter can show a presentation or other
media while talking.
3- Callers can interactively edit a document
and converse about their changes.
There are several options for conferencing software
including Adobe Connect, Elluminate, and Flash Meeting.
A- Content Management
Content management systems can solve this problem by
making material available to students electronically.
Blackboard and Drupal , WebCT and Moodle are different
types of content management applications for teachers.
A creative teacher can adapt Wiki such as
www.puplicpbwikis.com to function as a content management system.
B- Connecting with Parents and Community
Teachers can contact parents by many ways instead of following the traditional
ways by sending notes and parents meetings which they are not able to attend
them according to their jobs natures. They can follow their students’ parents by:
C- Professional Development
There are many rich resources for teachers.
Teachers can search education related to
blogs (edublogs.org) on a wide range of
topics. Video productions are available from
www.teachertube.com OR www.classroom20.com
which includes blogs, wikis, photographs, videos
and topics. EdTechTalk.com is a global
collaborative platform where educators come
together to share experiences in different fields
related to technology and education.
A- District Policies
Schools districts’ policies are set by the States.
This policy outlines conditions for use of the
Internet by faculty, staff, and students, and
establishes guidelines for appropriate online
practices.
B- Classroom Policies
Teachers are responsible about setting the classrooms’ policies to define
the appropriate uses of the Internet and each individual’s responsibility.
When students search in the classroom about information, the teacher
should observe them to prevent them from surfing websites that deal with
their favourite idols or inappropriate ones.
C- Acceptable Use Policy
An acceptable use policy should include a review of several policies and
guidelines produced the following list of items:
D- Copyright Issues
Copyright protects an author’s work from being stolen by
someone else or used in a way that the author is uncomfortable
with, such as using a graphic in commercial curriculum materials.
There are a wide variety of Internet tools students can
use for solving the problems. We can divide Internet use
for instructional purposes into two broad categories:
1- Searching for information.
2- Posting information for others to read and review.
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It is amazing to step back and realize that a
computer connected with a common looking
cord can access over trillion web pages and
contact friends, experts, and even strangers
anyplace in the world. With careful planning
you can integrate the use of the Internet into
an NTeQ lesson plan that can help a student
develop a new knowledge and skills.