ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop Using the Internet as a Learning Tool Angela Benson Assistant Professor Department of Human Resource Education The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign December 9, 2001

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 2 Introductions n Name n Program n Technology use in program n Expectations for this session n Specific problem you’re facing related to the use of the Internet as a learning tool

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 3 Agenda n First Segment –Resources Review –Objectives and Framework –Getting Started with Internet Tools –Internet Tools for TRIO/ASPIRA Instructional Activities, Part 1 n Second Segment –Internet Tools for TRIO/ASPIRA Instructional Activities, Part 2 –Case Studies from YOU! –Final Questions –Evaluation

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 4 Resources Review n Using the Internet as a Learning Tool – n Resources for Online Learning – n Summary Table – Tools and Activities for Online Learning – ry_table.htmhttp:// ry_table.htm n Book: Learning with Technology: A Constructivist Approach by Jonassen, Peck and Wilson, ISBN: X

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 5 Objectives n After this session, you will be able to: –Identify instructional applications of 3-5 online technology tools for your TRIO/ASPIRA program –Identify resources that you can leverage to support the online learning objectives of your TRIO/ASPIRA program

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 6 Framework for Online Learning n Models for Use n Areas of Knowledge Acquisition n Meaningful Learning

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 7 Models for Use n As a supplement to classroom work –Class projects, e.g., web research –Class discussions, e.g., book discussions n As a standalone class –Class-paced or self-paced –Credit or non-credit n Informal learning not associated with a course –Leisure activities, e.g., trip planning

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 8 Areas of Knowledge Acquisition n Internet/web as a tool to facilitate and support subject matter learning, e.g., researching the web for a class project n Internet/web as a subject matter area, e.g., learning a web development language n A combination of the two, e.g, using streaming media to demonstrate the trajectory of a satellite’s orbit

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 9 Meaningful Learning n Active – Learners manipulate or observe n Constructive – Learners reflect on what they manipulate and observe in order to form new mental models n Intentional – Learners have a goal. n Authentic – Learning context is representative of complex, real-world situations. n Cooperative – Learners converse and collaborate with each other and the instructor.

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 10 Getting Started – 4PHAS n Plan n Personnel n Partner n Programs n Hardware n Access n Safety

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 11 Getting Started - Plan n Develop a technology integration plan –Contributes to program objectives –Promotes active learning for clients/students –Get computers into the hands of clients/students

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 12 Getting Started - Personnel n Build your knowledge base –acquire the knowledge yourself or secure a resource person with the knowledge (could be a learner) “technical” technology skills “learning” technology skills

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 13 Getting Started - Partner n Leverage local resources (find partners) –Associated school may provide Space for labs Fully equipped labs Internet/ accounts for clients/students Technical support for equipment Technology training for staff Matching funds for any grant money received

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 14 Getting Started - Hardware n Purchase quality equipment first –“fast” computers with “fast” access 256K RAM CD-RW 40 MB hard drive 17” monitor Dell Computers at –consider portables/handhelds for student loans

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 15 Getting Started - Programs n 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 (or Netscape Messenger) n Free stuff at

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 16 Getting Started - Access n Dial-up modem access slow n Cable modem / DSL - fast; requires special wiring n Ethernet/T1 - fast; requires special wiring n Wireless - newer technology; requires special hardware n LowerMyBills.com –

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 17 Getting Started - Internet Safety n What/who you allow your students to access n Who/what you allow to access your students n Acceptable Use Policies –

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 18 Getting Started – Internet Basics n The Help Web – n The WebTeacher – n Searching the Web and Evaluating What You Find – ternet/FindInfo.htmlhttp:// ternet/FindInfo.html

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 19 Internet Technology Tools ( ( n n Mailing lists n Newsgroups n Bulletin boards n Chat rooms n White boards n Streaming media n Web sites n Web Integrated Learning Tools

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 20 ASPIRA/TRIO Instructional Roles n Tutor n Homework Helper n Study Skills Trainer n Field Trip Guide n Mentor / Collaborator n Any others?

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 21 Internet Tutors n Discovery School [web site] – n UNC Writing Tutor – n Blackboard [Web Integrated Learning Systems] –

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 22 Internet Homework Helper Tools n Discovery School [web site] – n A Library Resource Page – n Ask Jeeves [web site] –

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 23 Internet Study Skills Trainers n Dr. Ah-Clem – n Richland Community College – udyskills.htmlhttp:// udyskills.html n Virginia Tech –

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 24 Internet Field Trip Guides n White House Tours – n The Field Trips Site – n Virtual Field Trips – n Other Virtual Field Trips on the Web – n Create one with your students/clients –

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 25 Internet Mentoring and Collaboration Tools n Blackboard [Web Integrated Learning Systems] – n Yahoogroups – n Groupboard – oupBoard.htmhttp:// oupBoard.htm

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 26 Internet Projects n Individual portfolios – – n Student Presentations – n Student Projects –TRIO Thinkquest at n Your Program – –

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 27 Map Tools to Instructional Use n n Mailing lists n Newsgroups n Bulletin boards n Chat rooms n White boards n Streaming media n Web sites n Web Integrated Learning Tools

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 28 Case Studies from You n ???

ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology Workshop 29 Wrap Up n Q&A n Evaluation