ASPIRA PreConference Technology Workshop Using the Internet as a Learning Tool

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ASPIRA Pre-Conference Technology WorkshopUsing
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

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Introductions

• Name
• Program
• Technology use in program
• Expectations for this session
• Specific problem youre facing related to the use
  of the Internet as a learning tool

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Agenda

• First Segment
• Resources Review
• Objectives and Framework
• Getting Started with Internet Tools
• Internet Tools for TRIO/ASPIRA Instructional
  Activities, Part 1
• Second Segment
• Internet Tools for TRIO/ASPIRA Instructional
  Activities, Part 2
• Case Studies from YOU!
• Final Questions
• Evaluation

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Resources Review

• Using the Internet as a Learning Tool
• http//www.BensonInk.com/OnlineLearningASPIRA
• Resources for Online Learning
• http//www.BensonInk.com/OnlineLearningTRIO
• Summary Table Tools and Activities for Online
  Learning
• http//www.bensonink.com/OnlineLearningTRIO/tool_s
  ummary_table.htm
• Book Learning with Technology A Constructivist
  Approach by Jonassen, Peck and Wilson, ISBN
  0-13-271891-X

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Objectives

• 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

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Framework for Online Learning

• Models for Use
• Areas of Knowledge Acquisition
• Meaningful Learning

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Models for Use

• As a supplement to classroom work
• Class projects, e.g., web research
• Class discussions, e.g., book discussions
• As a standalone class
• Class-paced or self-paced
• Credit or non-credit
• Informal learning not associated with a course
• Leisure activities, e.g., trip planning

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Areas of Knowledge Acquisition

• Internet/web as a tool to facilitate and support
  subject matter learning, e.g., researching the
  web for a class project
• Internet/web as a subject matter area, e.g.,
  learning a web development language
• A combination of the two, e.g, using streaming
  media to demonstrate the trajectory of a
  satellites orbit

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Meaningful Learning

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

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Getting Started 4PHAS

• Plan
• Personnel
• Partner
• Programs
• Hardware
• Access
• Safety

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Getting Started - Plan

• Develop a technology integration plan
• Contributes to program objectives
• Promotes active learning for clients/students
• Get computers into the hands of clients/students

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Getting Started - Personnel

• 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

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Getting Started - Partner

• Leverage local resources (find partners)
• Associated school may provide
• Space for labs
• Fully equipped labs
• Internet/e-mail accounts for clients/students
• Technical support for equipment
• Technology training for staff
• Matching funds for any grant money received

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Getting Started - Hardware

• Purchase quality equipment first
• fast computers with fast access
• 256K RAM
• CD-RW
• 40 MB hard drive
• 17 monitor
• Dell Computers at http//www.dell.com
• consider portables/handhelds for student loans

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Getting Started - Programs

• 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 E-mail (or Netscape Messenger)
• Free stuff at http//www.cnet.com

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Getting Started - Access

• Dial-up modem access - 28.8 slow
• Cable modem / DSL - fast requires special wiring
• Ethernet/T1 - fast requires special wiring
• Wireless - newer technology requires special
  hardware
• LowerMyBills.com
• http//www.lowermybills.com

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Getting Started - Internet Safety

• What/who you allow your students to access
• Who/what you allow to access your students
• Acceptable Use Policies http//www.monroe.lib.in
  .us/lchampel/netadv3.html

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Getting Started Internet Basics

• The Help Web
• http//www.imaginarylandscape.com/helpweb/
• The WebTeacher
• http//www.imaginarylandscape.com/helpweb/
• Searching the Web and Evaluating What You Find
• http//www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Int
  ernet/FindInfo.html

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Internet Technology Tools(http//www.bensonink.co
m/OnlineLearningTRIO/tool_summary_table.htm

• E-mail
• Mailing lists
• Newsgroups
• Bulletin boards
• Chat rooms

• White boards
• Streaming media
• Web sites
• Web Integrated Learning Tools

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ASPIRA/TRIO Instructional Roles

• Tutor
• Homework Helper
• Study Skills Trainer
• Field Trip Guide
• Mentor / Collaborator
• Any others?

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Internet Tutors

• Discovery School web site
• http//school.discovery.com
• UNC Writing Tutor
• http//www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/online.html
• Blackboard Web Integrated Learning Systems
• http//www.blackboard.com/courses/TRIO101

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Internet Homework Helper Tools

• Discovery School web site
• http//school.discovery.com
• A Library Resource Page
• http//www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework/
• Ask Jeeves web site
• http//www.askjeeves.com

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Internet Study Skills Trainers

• Dr. Ah-Clem
• http//thetwocrows.com/ahclem/index.html
• Richland Community College
• http//www.richland.cc.il.us/staff/sblahnik/studys
  kills.html
• Virginia Tech
• http//www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html

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Internet Field Trip Guides

• White House Tours
• http//www.whitehouse.gov/history/whtour/
• The Field Trips Site
• http//www.field-guides.com/
• Virtual Field Trips
• http//www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/links.html
• Other Virtual Field Trips on the Web
• http//www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/links.html
• Create one with your students/clients
• http//www.streamingmediaworld.com

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Internet Mentoring and Collaboration Tools

• Blackboard Web Integrated Learning Systems
• http//www.blackboard.com/courses/TRIO101
• Yahoogroups
• http//groups.yahoo.com/group/OnlineTRIO/
• Groupboard
• http//www.bensonink.com/OnlineLearningTRIO/GroupB
  oard.htm

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Internet Projects

• Individual portfolios
• http//students.ed.uiuc.edu/tcho1/
• http//www.arches.uga.edu/adbenson/
• Student Presentations
• http//www.BensonInk.com/OnlineLearningASPIRA
• Student Projects
• TRIO Thinkquest at http//www.triothinkquest.org
• Your Program
• http//www.uta.edu/upward/
• http//www.trioprograms.org/council/trio/7_program
  s.html

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Map Tools to Instructional Use

• E-mail
• Mailing lists
• Newsgroups
• Bulletin boards
• Chat rooms

• White boards
• Streaming media
• Web sites
• Web Integrated Learning Tools

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Case Studies from You

• ???

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Wrap Up

• QA
• Evaluation