The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 1 Savvy Cyber Administrator ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Developed by Stevens Institute of Technology Funded by U.S. Department of Education
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 2 The Internet in Education Introduction to the Internet Unique and Compelling Internet Application Overview Applications in the Classroom
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 3 Millions of Computers Around the World Connected by Wires World-wide Network of Computer Networks Information, or Data, travels over these Connections Information Superhighway: What is the Internet? –Similar to a Traditional Highway over which Different Types of Vehicles can Travel –Information on the Internet can be messages, music, video files, etc. although the most popular are Web Pages
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 4 Web Page: a file saved on a computer connected to the Internet that contains Text, Graphics, and other Multi- media Components (e.g. Movie Clip) Web Site: Collection of inter-related web pages The World Wide Web World Wide Web (www): all of the web sites on the Internet Note: Computers that store and provide access to (or serve) web sites are called Web Servers
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 5 1.A Computer connected to the Internet Modem, ISDN, Cable, DSL, T1, T3, etc. 2.Software called Web Browsers to Locate and Display the Contents of the Web Site e.g. Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer 3.The “Address” for the Web Site on the Internet Called a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Each Web Page Has a Unique URL Accessing and Viewing Web Sites
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 6 Domain Name Parts of a URL Types of Domain Names.com - Commercial.edu - Educational.org - Organization.gov - Government.net - Networking.us,.uk - Specific country others (.ws,.mil, etc.) cyberteacher Folderindex.html File Similar in Concept to a Mailing Address, i.e. tells your Computer How to Locate the Web Page on the Internet URLs Are Case Sensitive and Must Be Entered in Exactly As They Appear
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 7 Unique & Compelling Real time data: Communications tool Publishing student work Access primary source materials
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 8 Unique & Compelling Use of the Internet to Access Real-Time Data Students can access real-time information that can dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on problem solving and critical thinking skills. Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data (e.g. Air Quality) Government Databases
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 9 Unique & Compelling Use of the Internet as a Communication Tool Students can use the Internet to communicate with experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and students from around the world. Ask-An-Expert Projects Telementoring Collaborative Projects
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 10 Unique & Compelling Use of the Internet to Publish Student Work Students can publish their work online where the whole world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the students about it. Student Presentations/Reports Integrates Reading, Writing and Communications Skills Great Motivator!
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 11 Unique & Compelling Use of the Internet to Access Primary Sources Students now have access to digitally archived historical documents, from the Library of Congress and National Archives. Diaries Historical Photographs Creates Multidisciplinary Lessons
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 12 Exploration of Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Activity
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 13 Use of The Internet As a Communication Tool Using inUsing in the Classroom the Classroom
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 14 What is ? , or Electronic mail, is an electronic message sent from one computer to another. is like Regular Mail... Regular Mail SMTP Server Post Office Router Mail Truck/ Postal Worker POP Server/ IMAP Server Mailbox You have ! SMTP Server Router POP/IMAP Server SMTP Server
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 15 vs. Regular Mail Both and regular mail, often referred to as snail mail, are used to send and receive messages. However, and snail mail have several differences. Regular Mail Near instantaneous deliverySlow delivery time Receive anywhereReceive mail only from home Unlimited messages and free Must buy postage stamps
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 16 Software: - Yahoo! ®, Lycos ®, Microsoft Outlook, Eudora, etc. Web Address vs. Address o - Information Superhighway and the World Wide Web jdoe jdoe - is the or selected user name yahoo.com yahoo.com - is the domain name. It tells the Internet where “jdoe” is located. Web Address: Example - jdoeyahoo.com Address: Example
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 17 Creating a Yahoo Account Activity
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 18 There are many ways that can be used in the classroom. Below are five examples: Ask-an-Expert Projects Telementoring Projects Listservs Keypal Projects Collaborative Projects Applications in the Classroom
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 19 Internet provides access to professionals with expertise in various fields –Chemists, engineers, etc. –No geographical limits Students send a question to an expert –Students could an astronaut asking what its like to walk on the moon. Use , web sites, and video conferencing to facilitate communication Ask-an-Expert Projects
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 20 Telementoring Projects Telementoring Projects are structured partnerships set up between professionals and business people (mentors) with students (protégés) who share their expertise and experience in a mutually beneficial relationship.
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 21 Advantages of Telementoring Over Traditional Mentoring Smaller time commitment for both the mentor & protégé Convenient & consistent weekly communication; eliminates scheduling problems Access to thousands of professionals; no geographic limitations Students and mentors work on long-term projects
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 22 Listservs are automated mailing lists for people who share a common interest in a specific subject or area. Use to keep members informed of discussion topics You can make an announcement, ask a question, and post comments Thousands of listservs available Listservs
The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 23 How a Listserv Works 1.An message is sent to a listserv, hosted by a mail server. 2.It is then automatically distributed to ALL of the listserv members. An Alliance+ Participants Listserv has been created to facilitate com-munication among teachers around the country. Mail Server Listserv Members Message