1. Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum By Kami Borhon

2. Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum Welcome! The World of the Internet Teaching in the 21 st Century

3. The Internet 1. Phenomenal growth 2. Has real applications 1.An integral part of the classroom 3. Explore its integration into the curriculum Source: Debajyoti Banerjee

4. Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Online Learning Activities I.AdvantagesAdvantages II.FrameworkFramework III.CategoriesCategories IV.Integration StrategiesIntegration Strategies V.SupportSupport VI.AssessmentAssessment VII.Activity III. Developing Online Lessons I.Web Authoring ToolsWeb Authoring Tools II.Images, Programs and Plug-ins III.ProceduresProcedures IV.RecommendationsRecommendations V.Activity IV. Implementing Online Programs and Lessons I.Online ProgramsOnline Programs II.Online LessonsOnline Lessons V. Closing Closing

5. Online Learning Activities: Advantages 1.Have great potential to enhance learning I.Accommodating different learning styles II.Including a variety of examples and exercises III.Providing numerous assessment items IV.Enhancing lesson plans, and many more 2.Past: Teachers focused on integrating one activity 3.Now: Numerous online lessons, projects, even complete courses are used

6. Online Learning Activities: Framework Four types have been recommended: 1.Individual lesson plans 1.The most available resources for integration in lessons 2.Online lesson enhancement 1.Extends and deepens students’ understanding 3.Fully online courses and curriculum 1.Some of courses are offered “only” online 4.All-inclusive online resources 1.Courses, curriculum, and online learning environment Virtual Dissection All-inclusive: Jason's Site

7. Online Learning Activities: Categories Technology is now used as a means for collaboration with people around the globe Three general categories: 1.Interpersonal exchanges 1.Students communicate with other students, teachers, and experts 2.Information collection and analysis 1.Providing information on request 3.Problem solving 1.Providing student-centered and cooperative problem- solving projects Electronic Key-pals One World Classroom Virtual Field Trips Problem-based Learning Global School

8. Online Learning Activities: Integration Strategies Types of projects which help address a variety of classroom needs: 1.Support for student research 2.Practice for information literacy 3.Visual learning problems and solutions 4.Development of collaboration skills 5.Multicultural experience

9. Online Learning Activities: Support Many websites perform several functions to support online activities: 1.Project overview, application, and announcement 1.Sites that introduce the goals and purposes of existing projects 2.Tutorial instructions 3.Information summaries and exchanges 4.Communication and support 1.Sites that serve as a virtual meeting place, supporting students’ communications 5.Displaying of past and current student work 6.Project development centers 1.Sites designed for the specific purpose of inviting new distance learning projects

10. Online Learning Activities: Assessment How can teachers evaluate the quality of online activates?  A useful assessment instrument: Rubric for Evaluating WebQuest

11. Online Learning Activities Activity For few minutes… In your group, discuss your views and experience on online activities…then share with all

12. Developing Online Lessons: Web Authoring Tools Resources needed to develop online projects and lessons: 1. Program languages: HTML, Java, VRML, and many more 2. Software programs: Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe Dreamweaver as well as simple programs such as Google Sites and TeacherWeb Google Sites TecherWeb

13. Developing Online Lessons: Images, Programs, and Plug-ins Need to download Images, programs, and plug-ins? 1. Images I.Numerous resources II.Either GIF or JPEG format 2. Programs and plug-ins I.PDF reader, (Adobe Reader) II.Screening video and audio, movie player (QuickTime), and animation (Adobe Flash) plug-ins Flickr

14. Developing Online Lessons: Procedures 1. Storyboard 2. Select a web authoring tool I. Software program (Dreamweaver) or language program (HTML) 3. Develop pages 4. Upload I.In-house web server, or a web hosting location II.Usually using an FTP program

15. Developing Online Lessons: Recommendations 1. Limit sharing personal information 1.Pictures, telephone numbers, etc. 2. Limit photos and large graphics 1.Take too much time to load 3. Consider your own domain name I.Simple to remember II.Inexpensive: Google.com, Godaddy.com and many more

16. Developing Online Lessons Activity Have you created a website, web pages…? For few minutes… In your group, discuss your experiences on developing online lessons…then share with all

17. Implementing Online Programs and Lessons: Online Programs 1. Used for fully online courses and curriculum 2. Not as common as individual lesson plans 3. Examples: I.Adventure Learning I.Students can explore real- world issues through authentic learning experiences II.Discovery Channel I.Provides curriculum, lesson plans, and digital textbooks, among others Adventure Learning Discovery Channel

18. Implementing Online Programs and Lessons: Online Lessons 1. Plentiful but finding the perfect one for your need may be a challenge 2. Examples: I.Internet4Classrooms II.Technology III.The Teachers Corner Interner4Classrooms Discovery Education Teacher Corner

19. Chapter 8: Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum References: Debajyoti Banerjee (2012). Retrieved from http://www.debajyoti.net/chart/chart- global-population-and-internet-users-2000-2020.html.http://www.debajyoti.net/chart/chart- global-population-and-internet-users-2000-2020.html Roblyer, M. D. & Doering, A. H. (2013). Integrating educational technology into teaching, 6 th ed. Boston: Pearson. Youtube.com (2010, May 31). How will you teach me in the 21st century? Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvyP- cwpHN8&feature=fvwrel.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvyP- cwpHN8&feature=fvwrel Youtube.com (2009, Nov 11). Introduction to Google Sites. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkTGrOcFiz0&feature=player_embedded. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkTGrOcFiz0&feature=player_embedded

20. Chapter 8: Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum Questions?

21. Chapter 8: Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum Thank you End Show