Chapter+8

= Using the Internet in the Classroom [Whole Class jigsaw ] = = = **Please read the assigned pages and post a brief summary. We will 'jigsaw' the summaries to produce a complete chapter summary. Summarize only your assigned page(s), even if it does not end with a complete sentence. When the next person begins, they will be able to complete your sentence/thought. This is a fun way to read a little, learn a lot, and share the knowledge!** > I have an older version of the book - I believe i am summarizing the correct reading. This is a lesson written using the ASSURE format. It is an earth science lesson for all grades. Students will basically gather data using WORF and NASA sites. Students will analyze the pictures and develop questions about the images. Students will publish their questions which will be answered by a NASA expert in a video conference. Students will take pre and post tests on image analysis. This lesson covers NETS 1, 3,4,5,6. Software packages have a wide array of prices. Google sites can be quite easy, efficient and rewarding FTP Software: depending on the type of software some upload automatically. While others you have to upload or be transferred to a server manually in order to be viewed publicly. ¨ Web site may be hosed on school or district server, which may have technical personnel who may be there to provide the FTP package ¨ Technical personnel may want to upload you site for you ¨ If on another server, contact that server’s web administrator to determine the procedures that are required ¨ Google sites are stored on the Google’s serve thus one does not have to use FTP. Important Wed Site Information: 1. Limit the sharing of personal information- limit pictures, phone numbers, address and the use of your full name. 2. Limit photos and large graphics- large images can take a time when trying to down load, when parents are trying to just seek out information from your site. This can cause frustration for the parents and students. 3. Address web page criteria- use the criteria you would want to see on other web sites. Look at other educational sites as a guide. Web Page Development:
 * Rachel - p.240-241
 * Teachers should document improvements in student learning to decide whether a web-based learning activity achieves more than another classroom activity (benefits outweigh the time and complexity) before using them. They should ask certain questions:
 * What is the curriculum-related purpose of the activity?
 * Does the Internet enhance the activity?
 * How will students use online resources?
 * Do students have the necessary information analysis/information synthesis skills, or am I including these in the instruction?
 * Do I have the necessary time and support for the activity?
 * There are three application categories for collaborating online:
 * 1) Interpersonal exchanges
 * 2) Information collection and analysis
 * 3) Problem solving
 * Sean - p.242 - 243
 * Types and Examples of Web-Based Lessons and Projects
 * Interpersonal exchanges
 * Information collection and analysis
 * Problem solving
 * Examples of Web-Based Lessons & Projects
 * Electronic penpals or "keypals"
 * Electronic mentoring
 * Virtual Fieldtrips
 * Electronic publishing
 * Group product development
 * Problem-based learning
 * Collaborative problem solving
 * Parrallel problem solving
 * Data analysis
 * Simulated activities
 * Social action projects
 * Amanda G. - p.245
 * There is a plethora of information on the Internet and the information can be used for many different things. Teaching students how to effectively and efficiently use the information by posing problems and concerns allows them to explore on their own. Using the web allows students to work together and problem solve collaboratively to produce a final project.
 * Erin G.- p.246 (Structure Lesson 8.1 using ASSURE)
 * Erin G.- p.246 (Structure Lesson 8.1 using ASSURE)
 * Chricy- p.247 (Structure Lesson 8.4 using ASSURE)
 * This page too continues to give examples of two lesson plans using the ASSURE model. The first is geared toward grades 5-8 and with Science, Mathematics: Astrnomy Measurment as the Content Area/Topic. Students are to compare photos of the solar system using images from NASA with photos of Mars. Students are exposed to software that allows them to analyze the photos; this software includes the use of Adobe Photoshop. Adobe allows them to calibrate the images (determine the scale) and compare sizes. The overall assessement and the end will be to assess the student's ability to measure and determine the scale of various images.
 * For the second lesson plan, students between grades 9-12 are to use collaborative, creative, problem solving and research skills to develop their own world. The content area covered is astronomy, geology, biology and meteorology. The students are to work with the teacher to think about what type of planet they would like to create. A project website is used so that students are consistent with the overal concept of the project. Utlimately the students are to demonstrate their planet via a web-page or PowerPoint presentation.
 * Lindsey O. - p248 -249 (excluding Lesson 8.6)
 * Web-based projects help to expand students knowledge not only through their culture, but other cultures as well. Some good web activities are virtual field trips and social action projects.
 * Websites can serve a variety of functions:
 * Project Overview--give a general description of project so they know what it is about.
 * Announcement and Application--sites can state goals and purposes of projects and invite people to join
 * Tutorial and Instruction--deliver instruction and information on a topic or project
 * Information Summaries and Exchanges--students can use websites to add information to share with others, and they can also research more information.
 * Communication and Support: students can meet on websites to work with each other and communicate.
 * Kwan- p.250- 251
 * Kathryn- p.252
 * Viki - p.256-257 (HTML, Java)
 * HTML is an internet standard for formatting and displaying web pages.
 * Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. It is object-oriented and allows users to create interactive graphics and animation on web pages.
 * Lindsey S. p.257-258
 * Katherine- p.259 (images)
 * __**Downloading Programs, and Plug-Ins**__ (transferred from a website to your computer):
 * Plug-ins allow people to see and hear the multimedia features from the Internet; companies allow Internet users to download programs or plug-ins for a charge or for free
 * Commonly downloaded programs and plug-ins:
 * Browsers: Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer
 * PDF reader (Portable Document Format): Adobe Reader
 * Streaming viedeos and audio players: RealPlayer
 * Movie players: QuickTime
 * Animation players: Flash (Danielle p. 259 and 261 table)
 * Amanda D.- p261-262
 * downloard programs- browersers, PDF readers, vdieo and audio
 * Streaming Video and Movie Plug-ins best used with Quicktime
 * Anitmation plugins-adobe flash player
 * File Transfer Options: sending files as email attachments (PDF is alwasy best option) or sending file via File Transfer Protcoal
 * Christina- p.263-264
 * 1) Plan and storyboard- design your web site using materials to represent what you want your site to look like
 * 2) Develop pages with text- there are 3 types of structures for a web page: basic, basic with anchor (locations on the page to link to) and frames (sections of the web page and the content of are frame are different web pages)
 * 3) Insert images and media- images and animations are in GIF and JPEG format, while movies and sounds are formatted using MPEG
 * 4) Insert links and frames
 * 5) Insert interactive elements-gather information or comments about your site
 * 6) Test your browser-test the browser prior to publishing it
 * 7) Publish/ upload your site
 * 8) Gather evaluation, comments, revise and maintain the site- keep updating your site, keep it current, look at step 5
 * Valerie (p.265-266)