ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop Using the Internet as a Learning Tool Angela Benson Assistant Professor Department of Human Resource Education

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop

Using the Internet as a Learning Tool

Angela BensonAssistant Professor

Department of Human Resource Education

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

December 9, 2001

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 2

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


Agenda First Segment

– 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


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_summary_table.htm

Book: Learning with Technology: A Constructivist Approach by Jonassen, Peck and Wilson, ISBN: 0-13-271891-X


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


Framework for Online Learning

Models for Use Areas of Knowledge Acquisition Meaningful Learning


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


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


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.


Getting Started – 4PHAS

Plan Personnel Partner Programs Hardware Access Safety


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


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


Getting Started - Partner

Leverage local resources (find partners)– Associated school may provide

• 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


Getting Started - Hardware

Purchase quality equipment first– “fast” computers with “fast” access

• 256K RAM• CD-RW• 40 MB hard drive• 17” monitor• Dell Computers at http://www.dell.com

– consider portables/handhelds for student loans


Getting Started - Programs

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


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


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


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/

Internet/FindInfo.html


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


ASPIRA/TRIO Instructional Roles Tutor Homework Helper Study Skills Trainer Field Trip Guide Mentor / Collaborator Any others?


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


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


Internet Study Skills Trainers Dr. Ah-Clem

– http://thetwocrows.com/ahclem/index.html Richland Community College

– http://www.richland.cc.il.us/staff/sblahnik/studyskills.html

Virginia Tech– http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html


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


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/

GroupBoard.htm


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


Map Tools to Instructional Use

E-mail Mailing lists Newsgroups Bulletin boards Chat rooms

White boards Streaming media Web sites Web Integrated

Learning Tools


Case Studies from You

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Wrap Up

Q&A Evaluation

Documents

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop Using the Internet as a Learning Tool Angela Benson Assistant Professor Department of Human Resource Education