Transcript TRIO Technology Seminars: Internet as Learning Tool

Using the Internet as a Learning Tool
Angela Benson, Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Abel Arredondo,Program Specialist, SSS/UB
Santa Ana College
January, 2004
Introductions
 Angela Benson
 Assistant Professor
 The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
 [email protected]
 Abel Arredondo
 Systems Analyst
 Student Support Services and Upward Bound
 Santa Ana College, CA
 [email protected]
 Participant Introductions
Programs
Program Technology Use
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Resources Review
Powerpoint Presentations for Download
http://faculty.ed.uiuc.edu/abenson/trio/
Seminar Binder
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 3-5 instructional applications of online
technology tools for your TRIO program
Identify the standards that these applications
address
Identify resources that you can leverage to
support the online learning objectives of your
TRIO program
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Agenda
 First 90-minute Segment
Basic Operations and Concepts
Social, Ethical and Human Issues
Internet Productivity Tools
 Second 90-minute Segment
Internet Communications Tools
Internet Research Tools
Internet Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools
Employing Technology to Meet Program Objectives
Evaluation
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Basic Operations and
Concepts
Student technology skills
Assessment tools
Internet Basics
Assessment Tools
 National Educational Technology Standards
http://cnets.iste.org/index.shtml
 Profiler Online Collaboration Tools
http://profiler.pt3.org/
 NetDay Compass
http://www.netdaycompass.org/categories.cfm?cate
gory_id=4&instance_id=83
 Santa Ana College Examples (Binder also)
User Skills Assessment
Computer Needs Survey
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Internet Basics
Net.Tutor
http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/
The WebTeacher
http://www.webteacher.org/windows.html
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Social, Ethical, and Human
Issues
AUPs
Plagiarism
Copyright
Web Accessibility
Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs)
 Guidelines/policies for computer/Internet use
What/who you allow your students to access
Who/what you allow to access your students
 Develop an AUP
http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/olr/aup/aupreq.html
(Indiana Department of Education)
http://www.classroom.com/community/connection/ho
wto/aup.jhtml (Classroom Connect)
 Santa Ana College AUP Example (Binder)
Laptop Use Orientation
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Copyright
 Copyright Quiz
Copyright Test from HRE 384
 Copyright Myths
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html
 Copyright Crash Course
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprt
indx.htm
 Using Materials from the Internet
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/use
ofnet.htm
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Plagiarism
 What is it
Using ideas and expressions without citing the
source
 Why it’s easier on the Web
Copy-and-paste
Buying papers online
 How to spot it
http://www.plagiarism.org/
 How to prevent it
Inform students
http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/citing.htm
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Web Accessibility in Learning
Federal and (sometimes) state law
requires that web resources be
accessible to students with disabilities
http://www.access-board.gov
Universal Design in the Curriculum
http://www.cast.org
http://www.ahead.org
http://www.w3.org/WAI/
Consult your disability services provider
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Internet Productivity Tools
Homework Helpers & Tutorials
Study Skills Helpers
Lesson Plans
Online Courses
Santa Ana College Tutoring Demo
Homework Helpers
Discovery School
http://school.discovery.com
AOL School
http://school.aol.com/
A Library Resource Page
http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework/
Ask Jeeves
http://www.askjeeves.com
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Study Skills Helpers
Dr. Ah-Clem
http://thetwocrows.com/ahclem/index.html
Richland Community College
http://www.richland.cc.il.us/staff/sblahnik/studys
kills.html
Virginia Tech
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
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Tutors, Tutorials and Lesson Plans
UNC Writing Tutor
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/online.html
Marco Polo Internet Content
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/
 ASPIRA CTC
http://ctc.aspira.org/
Microsoft Office Template Gallery
http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/templategall
ery/
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Online Courses
Student Readiness
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/students.html
Distance Learning Courses and Programs
http://www.geteducated.com/
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Santa Ana College Tutor Demo
Utilizing Digital Boards in an
Online Tutoring Environment
(Hands-On Demo)
http://www.homestead.com/oltutor.html
P/W: FLOWER (Uppercase)
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Internet Communications
Tools
E-mail
Internet Chat
Whiteboards MOOs
Learning Management Systems
Internet Communications Tools
 Tools Summary Sheet (Binder)
ToolSummary.htm
 WebLogs
http://www.blogger.com
 MOOs [Groupspace]
http://cinemaspace.berkeley.edu/~rachel/moolist/
 Yahoogroups [Groupspace]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OnlineTRIO/
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Blackboard Demo
Blackboard (Learning Mgmt System)
http://blackboard.cet.uiuc.edu/
User ID: trio01, . . . , trio20
Password: trio01, . . . , trio20
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Internet Research Tools
Discovering, Evaluating and Using
Resources on the Web
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guide
s/Internet/FindInfo.html
http://library.albany.edu/internet/
http://www.google.com/
Web Citations
http://www.library.georgetown.edu/internet/cit
e.htm
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Technology Problem-solving and
Decision-making
Assessment tools: quiz makers, rubric
makers
Counseling tools: financial aide, career
assessment
Counseling Tools
AOL School College and Career
http://school.aol.com/highschool/college_career
/index.adp
Students.gov
http://www.students.gov/index.html
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Assessment Tools
Quiz Makers
http://school.discovery.com/quizcenter/quizc
enter.html
http://quiz.4teachers.org/index.php3
Rubric Makers
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Puzzle Makers
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/
http://www.varietygames.com/CW/
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Employing Technology to Achieve
Program Objectives
Santa Ana College Program Example
Six Steps to Success
Small Group Discussion
Employing Technology to Achieve
Programs Objectives
OBJECTIVE 7: Strengthen English Language and
Composition Skills
 The technology component developed at the
beginning of the fall 2001 semester included English
tutorials and study skills building.
 SSS participants had access to student computers in
the SSS office and also had an opportunity to borrow
laptops for a total of a two-week period each time,
enabling them to research material for their English
classes and submit professional, typed material.
 Description of Laptop Component (Binder)
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Getting Started
Six Step Process
Small Group Discussion
Getting Started: Step 1 - Plan
Develop a technology integration plan
Contributes to program objectives
Promotes active learning for students
Get computers into the hands of students
Reflects your vision for your program
Examples
Santa Ana College
Suggestions from the class
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Getting Started: Step 2 - Personnel
Build your knowledge base
Directors “own” and “share” the vision
acquire the knowledge yourself or secure a
resource person with the knowledge (could
be a TRIO client/student)
“technical” technology skills
“learning” technology skills
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Getting Started: Step 3 - Partner
Leverage local resources (find partners)
Associated institutions may provide
Space for labs
Fully equipped labs
Internet/e-mail accounts for students
Technical support for equipment
Technology training for staff
Matching funds for any grant money received
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Getting Started: Step 4 - Hardware
Purchase
quality equipment first
Consider laptops for lab & loan
Consider wireless for outreach
Sample Configurations
Standard Configuration
Pentium M Processor (4)
1.6 GHz
256K RAM
DVD-CDRW Combo
30 Gig hard drive
32MB Video Card
17” monitor
Minimum Configuration
Pentium M Processor
1.40 GHZ
256K RAM
DVD/CDRW Combo
30 Gig hard drive
32MB Video Card
15” monitor
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Getting Started: Step 5 - Software
 Microsoft Office suite common, not required
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: Step 6 - Access
Consider school and home access
Dial-up modem access - slower
Cable modem / DSL – faster, but more
expensive
LowerMyBills.com
http://www.lowermybills.com
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Small Group Discussion Questions
 How can online technology tools be used to help you
achieve the program objective that you identified prior
to coming to the seminar?
 What other ways can only technology tools be used
to enhance your program’s -- Instructional services?
 Tutoring services?
 Counseling services?
 Other?
 How can the 6 steps helps you to get started with
using technology to achieve your program’s
objectives?
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Wrap Up
Q&A
Evaluation
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