EDCT 556, Wk 7

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EDCT 556, Wk 7

• Integrating the Internet and other Distance
  Resources

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Updates and Announcements

• CUE info/update. Car-pool. Hotel.
• Pachyderm Focus Group at CDL on 10/17 from
  12-130p. Free Lunch. Sample Pachyderm exhibit
• Review Interdisciplinary Tech Integration results
  from last week.

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Opening Questions

• Who has had DL experiences?
• What types of DL are you familiar with?
• Why do people use DL?
• Would you (have) used DL for your coursework?
• What do you think is good/bad about DL?
• What resources do you know of?

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Reaching a World of Resources

• What is Distance Learning?
• Instructor and Learner separated by time or
  space.
• Electronic, print resources, voice
  communications, (or combinations) used to bridge
  the gap.
• US Distance Learning Association
• the acquisition of knowledge and skills through
  mediated information and instruction. DL
  encompasses all technologies and supports the
  pursuit of lifelong learning for all.
• Historically, Distance Education meant
  correspondence study. Today, audio, video, and
  computer technologies are more common delivery
  modes." (from "What is Distance Education" by
  Virginia Steiner, DLRN 1995.)

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Some Definitions

• Dist Education v. Dist Learning
• Telecommunications.
• DL Past ITV as supplement.
• DL Present Increased student access, clientele
  expansion, competition
• DL Future Moving toward more life-like
  interactions. Blending in real-life settings.

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Research on Distance Learning

• Similar effectiveness results as reported under
  traditional instruction methods. In addition,
  student attitudes about DL are generally
  positive.
• In higher ed, DL is providing UG and graduate
  degrees to students in offices, at community
  colleges and at various receive sites. Students
  are earning degrees by satellite, audio, and over
  the Internet.
• Research on DL apps for PK-12, as well as in
  adult learning and training settings, strongly
  suggests that DL is an effective means for
  delivering instruction.
• The intent is not necessarily to replicate
  face-to-face instruction. Interactivity is
  accomplished via telephone (one-way video and
  two-way audio), two-way video or graphics
  interactivity, two-way computer hookups, or
  response terminals.
• Give Lagunitas Example in Class

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Current DL Issues

• The inventor of TV dreamed of it being a great
  educational tool! He also thought it would bring
  everyone together.
• Digital Divide SES is greatest barrier.

Other Questions Issues
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Other Questions Issues

• DL Effectiveness Most studies say same or better
  than traditional.
• Characteristics Affecting Success
• Degree of interaction
• Ongoing support and
• Technical problems
• Who Chooses Distance Learning
• FT working adults, 25-50 yrs, married.
• Now are becoming younger and FT student.

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Other Questions Issues

• Student Characteristics of Success
• ? internal locus of control computer
  self-efficacy organizational skills
  responsibility
• Cost Effectiveness of DL
• Technology hardware/software
• Transmission Start-up, feed, maintenance
• Maintenance Repair or update equipment
• Infrastructure Network and telecomm at
  origin/dest.
• Production Tech and personnel support for dev.
• Personnel Hiring someone to run DL

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Delivery Systems for DLWhat ways you can think
of?
More Abstract

• Correspondence courses w/written materials.
• Taped or broadcast audio mailed or downloaded.
• One-way, real-time audio from instructor to
  students.
• Two-way, real-time audio between instructor
  students.
• Taped or broadcast video mailed or downloaded.
• Live video from instructor to students.
• Two-way, real-time video between instructor
  students.
• Two-way, real-time audio and video.
• Two-way, real-time audio and video with
  supplementary multimedia presentations.
• (We will look at Breeze demo together in class).

More Real
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Resources Available to Support Web-Based Learning

• Internet Origin with DOD in 1970s NSF in 1980s
  expanded it to universities.
• IP address Floating or static/fixed.
• Email name_at_host.domain
• Uniform Resource Locators host/domain/folders..
• Direct connect v. ISP
• Browser IE, Netscape, Gopher. (See emulator)
• Search engines universal, in-page/site
• Writing Email, listserv, BBs, Chat rooms, IM

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Communicating Visually on the Internet

• Images and animations
• Regular and streaming video/audio
• Download movies
• Streaming video
• Desktop Videoconferencing
• Electronic Whiteboards
• File xfer options (Stuffit, PDF, ftp)

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Web Development Programs

• Single-Page
• MS FrontPage
• Claris HomePage
• Netscape Composer
• Site Development
• Adobe GoLive
• Dreamweaver
• WebCT and Blackboard
• Section 5.08

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Developing a Web Site

• In pairs, outline the steps that would be
  involved in developing a web site, from
  conception to end-user.
• Work on an iBook (class or café?), as youll want
  to insert or rearrange some of your steps as you
  go. As you go through the steps, list any
  technologies that are relevant (software,
  hardware).
• Pairs will share results to class. Submit via
  AppleTalk and present on SmartBoard?

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Web Site Dev. Procedures

• Reveal hidden answers