Using the Internet as a Learning Tool

Angela Benson, Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Abel Arredondo,Program Specialist, SSS/UBSanta Ana College

January, 2004

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Introductions Angela Benson

Assistant Professor The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign abenson@uiuc.edu

Abel Arredondo Systems Analyst Student Support Services and Upward Bound Santa Ana College, CA Arredondo_Abel@rsccd.org

Participant Introductions Programs Program Technology Use

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Resources Review

Powerpoint Presentations for Download http://faculty.ed.uiuc.edu/abenson/trio/

Seminar BinderBook: 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

Basic Operations and Concepts

Student technology skills

Assessment tools

Internet Basics

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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

Social, Ethical, and Human Issues

AUPs Copyright Plagiarism Web Accessibility

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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

Internet Productivity ToolsHomework Helpers & Tutorials

Study Skills HelpersLesson Plans

Online CoursesSanta Ana College Tutoring Demo

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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/

templategallery/

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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)

Internet Communications Tools

E-mail Internet Chat Whiteboards MOOs

Learning Management Systems

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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/Guid

es/Internet/FindInfo.html http://library.albany.edu/internet/ http://www.google.com/

Web Citations http://www.library.georgetown.edu/internet/cit

e.htm

Technology Problem-solving and Decision-making

Assessment tools: quiz makers, rubric makers

Counseling tools: financial aide, career assessment

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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.php3Rubric Makers

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.phpPuzzle Makers

http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/ http://www.varietygames.com/CW/

Employing Technology to Achieve Program Objectives

Santa Ana College Program Example

Six Steps to Success

Small Group Discussion

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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)

Getting Started

Six Step Process

Small Group Discussion

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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

Standard ConfigurationPentium M Processor (4) 1.6 GHz256K RAMDVD-CDRW Combo30 Gig hard drive32MB Video Card17” monitor

Purchase quality equipment firstConsider laptops for lab & loanConsider wireless for outreachSample Configurations

Minimum ConfigurationPentium M Processor

1.40 GHZ256K RAMDVD/CDRW Combo30 Gig hard drive32MB Video Card15” 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&AEvaluation