TRIO Technology Seminars: Online Learning
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Transcript TRIO Technology Seminars: Online Learning
ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop
Using the Internet as a Learning Tool
Angela Benson
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Resource Education
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
December 9, 2001
Introductions
Name
Program
Technology use in program
Expectations for this session
Specific problem you’re facing related to
the use of the Internet as a learning tool
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Agenda
First Segment
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Resources Review
Objectives and Framework
Getting Started with Internet Tools
Internet Tools for TRIO/ASPIRA Instructional
Activities, Part 1
Second Segment
– Internet Tools for TRIO/ASPIRA Instructional
Activities, Part 2
– Case Studies from YOU!
– Final Questions
– Evaluation
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Resources Review
Using the Internet as a Learning Tool
– http://www.BensonInk.com/OnlineLearningASPIRA
Resources for Online Learning
– http://www.BensonInk.com/OnlineLearningTRIO
Summary Table – Tools and Activities for
Online Learning
– http://www.bensonink.com/OnlineLearningTRIO/tool_summa
ry_table.htm
Book: Learning with Technology: A
Constructivist Approach by Jonassen, Peck
and Wilson, ISBN: 0-13-271891-X
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Objectives
After this session, you will be able to:
– Identify instructional applications of 3-5
online technology tools for your
TRIO/ASPIRA program
– Identify resources that you can leverage to
support the online learning objectives of
your TRIO/ASPIRA program
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Framework for Online Learning
Models for Use
Areas of Knowledge Acquisition
Meaningful Learning
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Models for Use
As a supplement to classroom work
– Class projects, e.g., web research
– Class discussions, e.g., book discussions
As a standalone class
– Class-paced or self-paced
– Credit or non-credit
Informal learning not associated with a
course
– Leisure activities, e.g., trip planning
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Areas of Knowledge Acquisition
Internet/web as a tool to facilitate and
support subject matter learning, e.g.,
researching the web for a class project
Internet/web as a subject matter area,
e.g., learning a web development
language
A combination of the two, e.g, using
streaming media to demonstrate the
trajectory of a satellite’s orbit
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Meaningful Learning
Active – Learners manipulate or observe
Constructive – Learners reflect on what they
manipulate and observe in order to form new
mental models
Intentional – Learners have a goal.
Authentic – Learning context is representative
of complex, real-world situations.
Cooperative – Learners converse and
collaborate with each other and the instructor.
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Getting Started – 4PHAS
Plan
Personnel
Partner
Programs
Hardware
Access
Safety
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Getting Started - Plan
Develop a technology integration plan
– Contributes to program objectives
– Promotes active learning for
clients/students
– Get computers into the hands of
clients/students
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Getting Started - Personnel
Build your knowledge base
– acquire the knowledge yourself or secure a
resource person with the knowledge (could
be a learner)
• “technical” technology skills
• “learning” technology skills
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Getting Started - Partner
Leverage local resources (find partners)
– Associated school may provide
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Space for labs
Fully equipped labs
Internet/e-mail accounts for clients/students
Technical support for equipment
Technology training for staff
Matching funds for any grant money received
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Getting Started - Hardware
Purchase quality equipment first
– “fast” computers with “fast” access
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256K RAM
CD-RW
40 MB hard drive
17” monitor
Dell Computers at http://www.dell.com
– consider portables/handhelds for student loans
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Getting Started - Programs
Microsoft Office suite common, not required
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Word for Word Processing
Excel for Spreadsheets
Access for Database
Powerpoint for Presentations
Frontpage for Web Development (or Netscape
Composer)
– Internet Explorer for Web Browser (Netscape
Navigator)
– Outlook for E-mail (or Netscape Messenger)
Free stuff at http://www.cnet.com
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Getting Started - Access
Dial-up modem access - 28.8 slow
Cable modem / DSL - fast; requires special
wiring
Ethernet/T1 - fast; requires special wiring
Wireless - newer technology; requires special
hardware
LowerMyBills.com
– http://www.lowermybills.com
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Getting Started - Internet Safety
What/who you allow your students to
access
Who/what you allow to access your
students
Acceptable Use Policies –
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/~lchampel/netadv3.html
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Getting Started – Internet Basics
The Help Web
– http://www.imaginarylandscape.com/helpweb/
The WebTeacher
– http://www.imaginarylandscape.com/helpweb/
Searching the Web and Evaluating What You
Find
– http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Int
ernet/FindInfo.html
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Internet Technology Tools
(http://www.bensonink.com/OnlineLearningTRIO/tool_summary_table.htm
E-mail
Mailing lists
Newsgroups
Bulletin boards
Chat rooms
White boards
Streaming media
Web sites
Web Integrated
Learning Tools
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ASPIRA/TRIO Instructional Roles
Tutor
Homework Helper
Study Skills Trainer
Field Trip Guide
Mentor / Collaborator
Any others?
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Internet Tutors
Discovery School [web site]
– http://school.discovery.com
UNC Writing Tutor
– http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/online.html
Blackboard [Web Integrated Learning
Systems]
– http://www.blackboard.com/courses/TRIO101
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Internet Homework Helper Tools
Discovery School [web site]
– http://school.discovery.com
A Library Resource Page
– http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework/
Ask Jeeves [web site]
– http://www.askjeeves.com
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Internet Study Skills Trainers
Dr. Ah-Clem
– http://thetwocrows.com/ahclem/index.html
Richland Community College
– http://www.richland.cc.il.us/staff/sblahnik/st
udyskills.html
Virginia Tech
– http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
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Internet Field Trip Guides
White House Tours
– http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/whtour/
The Field Trips Site
– http://www.field-guides.com/
Virtual Field Trips
– http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/links.html
Other Virtual Field Trips on the Web
– http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/links.html
Create one with your students/clients
– http://www.streamingmediaworld.com
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Internet Mentoring and
Collaboration Tools
Blackboard [Web Integrated Learning
Systems]
– http://www.blackboard.com/courses/TRIO101
Yahoogroups
– http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OnlineTRIO/
Groupboard
– http://www.bensonink.com/OnlineLearningTRIO/Gr
oupBoard.htm
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Internet Projects
Individual portfolios
– http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/tcho1/
– http://www.arches.uga.edu/~adbenson/
Student Presentations
– http://www.BensonInk.com/OnlineLearningASPIRA
Student Projects
– TRIO Thinkquest at http://www.triothinkquest.org
Your Program
– http://www.uta.edu/upward/
– http://www.trioprograms.org/council/trio/7_programs.html
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Map Tools to Instructional Use
E-mail
Mailing lists
Newsgroups
Bulletin boards
Chat rooms
White boards
Streaming media
Web sites
Web Integrated
Learning Tools
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Case Studies from You
???
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Wrap Up
Q&A
Evaluation
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