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Integrating Educational Technology into TeachingChapter 8
Integrating the Internet and Other Distance Resources into the CurriculumByM. D. Roblyer
Definition of Distance Learning
• Instructor & learner separated by time &/or distance
• Combination of resources used to bridge the gap
Current Issues in Distance Learning
• Digital Divide
• Pitfalls of Internet Use
• Objectionable Material & Predators
• Viruses & Hackers
• Copyright & Plagiarism
Current Issues in Distance Learning
• “Netiquette”
• Privacy
• Developmental & Socialization
• Teacher Involvement & Training
• Impact on Education Reform
Current Research in Distance Learning
• Effectiveness for course delivery
• Effectiveness of resources & strategies
Current Research in Distance Learning
Student characteristics that affect success
• Self-Motivation
• Technology Experience
• Attitude Toward Subject Matter
• Responsibility
Current Research in Distance Learning
Instructor characteristics that affect success• Course Planning &
Organization
• Verbal & Non-verbal Presentation Skills
• Collaboration
• Questioning Strategies
Current Research in Distance Learning
Cost Effectiveness
• Technology• Transmission• Maintenance• Infrastructure• Production• Support• Personnel
Delivery Systems for Distance Learning
• Print Materials
• Pre-recorded Audio or Video
• Broadcast Radio
• Auto-conferencing
• Broadcast Television• Compressed
Video/Audio• Video-conferencing
Low tech
High tech
Web-based Learning
• Direct
• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
• Cable Modem
• ISDN Line
• Phone Line Modem
Connections
Web-based Learning
• Push Technologies
• Bookmarking
• Site Capture
• Intranets
• Internet Radio/TV
Optimizing Resources
Web Site Development Procedures
• Plan & storyboard
• Develop pages with text
• Insert images & sounds
• Insert links & frames
• Insert interactive elements
• Test in browser
• Publish the site
Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
When should you use Web-based activities
• Is the activity purpose curriculum-related?
• Does the Internet enhance the activity?
• How will students use online resources?
• Do students have data-analysis & information-synthesis skills?
• Is there time to support the activity?
Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
Examples of Web-based Projects
• Electronic Penpals
• Individual & Group Research Projects
• Electronic Mentoring
• Virtual Field Trips
Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
Web Support for Classroom Projects
• Project Overview
• Tutorial Instruction
• Information Repository & Exchange
• Project-related Communication
Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
Directed Strategies
• Plan & prepare
• Post project information
• Carry out activities
• Publish product(s)
• Evaluate project
Integration Strategies: Web-based Activities
Constructivist Strategies
• Watching
• Wondering
• Webbing
• Wiggling
Distance Course & Program Offerings
Characteristics
• Trained course designers & instructors
• Administrative & technical support
• Well designed & structured
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