Transcript Technology in Schools

TECHNOLOGY IN
SCHOOLS
Web-Based Curriculum
By: Shana Talley
ED500
WHAT IS WEB-BASED CURRICULUM?
Web-based curriculum is any student
learning that is facilitated by means
of Internet usage.
TYPES OF WEB-BASED LEARNING
Web Quests
Wikispaces
Interactive Learning Websites
Virtual Field Trips
Education Apps
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WEB QUESTS
A “WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which
most or all the information that learners work with comes
from the web” (Dodge, 2007).
 www.webquest.org
 Web quests are FREE.
 Can easily be integrated to accommodate any lesson objective.
 Gives students a goal-oriented task.
 Teaches students to think more critically while learning to use the
internet effectively.
WIKISPACES
“WikiSpaces Classroom is a social writing platform
for education” (WikiSpace, 2014).
 www.wikispaces.com
 Easy to use.
 Excellent means of student collaboration in the classroom.
 Provides “active-learning” activities.
 Teachers can easily monitor student work.
INTERACTIVE WEBSITES
An interactive learning website is any website that facilitates
students learning.
 www.abcmouse.com (PK-K; Reading, Phonic, Math)
 www.starfall.com (PK-2: Reading & Phonics)
 www.sheppardsoftware.com (K-12- A Variety of Subject Areas)
 www.learninggamesforkids.com (Elementary: A Variety of Subject Areas)
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS
A virtual field trip is a guided exploration through the world wide web that
organizes a collection of pre-screened, thematically based web pages into a
structured online learning experience.
 Colonial Willamsburg- http://www.history.org/history/teaching/eft/index.cfm
 Hershey’s Factory- http://www.thehersheycompany.com/about-hershey/our-
story/making-our-chocolate.aspx
 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural Historyhttp://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/
 White House- http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-whitehouse/interactive-tour
EDUCATIONAL APPS
Just To Name A Few to Check Out…
 Grammaropolis- Innovative way to studying grammar skills.
 Vocabulary/Spelling City- Helps students work on vocabulary and
spelling skills.
 Nearpod- Create presentations for the classroom.
 Operation Math- Helps students master math concepts.
 ScootPad- K-5 app that covers CCRS standards.
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HOW CAN I ASSESS STUDENT LEARNING?
 Computerized Assessment Tools
 Curriculum Management Tools
 Checklists
 Generate Grading Rubrics
 Group Assessment
 Individual Student Assessment
REFERENCES
Connell, Genia.(2012). My 35 Favorite Free Apps for Teaching. Retrieved from
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2012/12/my-35-favorite-free-apps-teaching
Dodge, Bernie. (2007).WebQuest Welcome Page. Retrieved from http://webquest.org
Wikipedia. (2014) Virtual Field Trips. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_field_trip
WikiSpaces. (2014). Introduction. Retrieved from https://www.wikispaces.com/content/classroom/about