TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS Web-Based Curriculum By: Shana Talley ED500
WHAT IS WEB-BASED CURRICULUM? Web-based curriculum is any student learning that is facilitated by means of Internet usage.
TYPES OF WEB-BASED LEARNING Web Quests Wikispaces Interactive Learning Websites Virtual Field Trips Education Apps Image Source: brianpwest.com
WEB QUESTS A “WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web” (Dodge, 2007). Web quests are FREE. Can easily be integrated to accommodate any lesson objective. Gives students a goal-oriented task. Teaches students to think more critically while learning to use the internet effectively.
WIKISPACES “WikiSpaces Classroom is a social writing platform for education” (WikiSpace, 2014). Easy to use. Excellent means of student collaboration in the classroom. Provides “active-learning” activities. Teachers can easily monitor student work.
INTERACTIVE WEBSITES An interactive learning website is any website that facilitates students learning. (PK-K; Reading, Phonic, Math) (PK-2: Reading & Phonics) (K-12- A Variety of Subject Areas) (Elementary: A Variety of Subject Areas)
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS A virtual field trip is a guided exploration through the world wide web that organizes a collection of pre-screened, thematically based web pages into a structured online learning experience. Colonial Willamsburg- Hershey’s Factory- story/making-our-chocolate.aspxhttp:// story/making-our-chocolate.aspx Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History- White House- house/interactive-tourhttp:// house/interactive-tour
EDUCATIONAL APPS Just To Name A Few to Check Out… Grammaropolis- Innovative way to studying grammar skills. Vocabulary/Spelling City- Helps students work on vocabulary and spelling skills. Nearpod- Create presentations for the classroom. Operation Math- Helps students master math concepts. ScootPad- K-5 app that covers CCRS standards. Image Source: apple.com
HOW CAN I ASSESS STUDENT LEARNING? Computerized Assessment Tools Curriculum Management Tools Checklists Generate Grading Rubrics Group Assessment Individual Student Assessment
REFERENCES Connell, Genia.(2012). My 35 Favorite Free Apps for Teaching. Retrieved from Dodge, Bernie. (2007). WebQuest Welcome Page. Retrieved from Wikipedia. (2014) Virtual Field Trips. Retrieved from WikiSpaces. (2014). Introduction. Retrieved from