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INTEGRATING THE INTERNET (Current Issues in Distance Learning…
INTEGRATING THE INTERNET
Distance Learning
Instructor & learner separated by time &/ distance
Combination of resources used to bridge the gap
Current Issues in Distance Learning
Objectionable material & predators
Viruses & hackers
Pitfalls of internet use
Copyright & plagiarism
Digital divide
Netiquette
Privacy
Developmental & socialization
Teacher involvement & training
Impact on education reform
Current Research in Distance Learning
Student characteristics that affect success
Self-motivation
Technology experience
Attitude toward subject matter
Responsibily
Instructor characteristics that affect success
Verbal & non-verbal presentation skills
Collaboration
Course planning & organization
Questioning strategies
Effectiveness of resources & strategies
Cost effectiveness
Maintenance
Infrastructure
Transmission
Production
Technology
Support
Personnel
Effectiveness for course delivery
Delivery Systems for Distance Learning
Auto-conferencing
Broadcast television
Broadcast radio
Compressed video/audio
Pre-recorded audio/video
Video-conferencing
Print materials
Web-based Learning
Connections
Digital Subscriber Line
Cable modem
Direct
ISDN line
Phone line modem
Writing communication
Forum
Bulletin board
E-mail
Chatrooms
Internet
Ip addresses
Uniform resource locators
Browsers
Search engines
Optimizing resources
Bookmarking
Site capture
Push technologies
Intranets
Internet radio/tv
Web Site Development Procedures
Insert links & frames
Insert interactive elements
Insert images & sounds
Test in browser
Develop pages with text
Publish the site
Plan & storyboard
Web Site Evaluation Criteria
Visual & audio design
Navigation
Content
Miscellaneous
Integration Strategies : Web-based Activities
Web Support for Classroom Projects
Tutorial instruction
Information repository & exchange
Project overview
Project-related communication
Directed Strategies
Carry out activities
Publish products
Post project information
Evaluate project
Plan & prepare
Examples of Web-based Projects
Individual & group research projects
Electronic mentoring
Electronic penpals
Virtual field trips
Constructivist Strategies
Wondering
Webbing
Watching
Wiggling
When should use web-based activities
How will students use online resources?
Do students have data-analysis & information-synthesis skills?
Does the Internet enhance the activity?
Is there time to support the activity?
Is the activity purpose curriculum-related?
Distance Course & Program Offerings
Characteristics
Well designed & structured
Engaging, collaborative activities
Administrative & technical support
An interactive learning community
Trained course designers & instructors