This document provides an overview of the syllabus for an online course on integrating technology across the curriculum. It outlines required and recommended texts, as well as a multi-part educational internet portfolio project. This project involves creating instructional elements like a webquest, learning objects, an online video, blog, Twitter activity, bookmarks, wiki, educational game, and activities using productivity apps. It also provides a timeline of key internet developments and discusses tools for effective internet research and use of online resources.

1. EDT 620 Dr. Mark P. Fazioli Telecommunications Across The Curriculum

2. Syllabus Overview Contact information on syllabus Office hours by appointment only Texts: Required : Web 2.0: How-to for educators (2010). Soloman, G., & Schrum, L. Kindle Edition Available Recommended: Integrating technology for meaningful learning. (2004). Grabe, M., & Grabe, C.

3. Micro-Learning Site http://www.mplearningpros.com/edt620

4. Project Overview UBD Instructional Plan Due 2/16 Educational Internet Portfolio Repository of resources to support teaching & learning Multiple parts you’ll work on throughout the semester Due on last class

5. UBD - Plan Understanding By Design Stage 1 – Desired Results Understandings and Essential Questions Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence Performance Task(s) other Evidence Stage 2 - Learning Plan

6. Project—Part 1 WebQuest What is it? Uses the Internet as main resource to learn a topic or subject area Find samples at WebQuest.org Build a WebQuest using zunal.com Sign up for a FREE account Walks you through process, step-by-step Be sure to save the URL for your PowerPoint

7. Project—Part 2 Learning Objects What is it? A mini instructional lesson that concentrates on one area i.e.—frog dissection, adding fractions, etc. Locate learning objects using Merlot or Nottingham

8. Project—Part 3 Online video Videos to enhance student learning and understanding of a topic Several locations listed in syllabus; you may find other sites that are useful as well

9. Project—Part 4 Blog What is it? Weblog to share thoughts, ideas, content Websites to set one up found in syllabus i.e. Blogger and Wordpress

10. Project—Part 5 Twitter Learning Activity

11. Project—Part 6 Del.icio.us links What is it? Social bookmarking site Allows you to save Favorites on the web, instead of locally Sign up FREE at delicious.com

12. Project—Part 7 Wiki What is it? Webpage allowing authors to collaborate on topics Most famous one: Wikipedia Websites to set one up in syllabus ( wikispaces , wiki, etc.)

13. Project—Part 8 Educational game Digital natives learn through gaming Search Internet for free learning games

14. Project—Part 9 Productivity Applications Activities Google Doc Mind Map Google Earth Slide Share Podcast

15. What is the Internet? A network of networks 800 million users worldwide Operating in an agreed-on manner. TCP/IP IP Number - unique computer address - 134.129.172.88 Domain name - word equivalent to IP number - grabe.psych.und.nodak.edu

16. Internet Timeline of Events August 6, 1991 Tim Berners Lee, scientist at CERN, introduces World Wide Web project November 1992 26 Web Servers online April 22, 1993 Mosaic, first web browser to run windows, released April 30, 1993 CERN announces that World Wide Web is open and can be used by anyone—a decision credited for the rapid growth of the WWW

17. Internet Timeline of Events June 1993 HTML, used to create Web pages, released November 1993 1 st Webcam goes online October 13, 1994 President Bill Clinton put whitehouse.gov on Web July 1, 1995 Amazon.com launched August 1995 18,957 websites online

18. Internet Timeline of Events August 24, 1995 Microsoft’s Internet Explorer released as part of Windows 95 September 4, 1995 eBay founded July 4, 1996 Hotmail launched August 1996 342,081 Websites online

19. Internet Timeline of Events September 1998 Google opens its first office in a California garage June 1, 1999 Napster releases peer-to-peer file-sharing service January 14, 2000 Dotcom bubble reaches peak August 2000 20 million websites online

20. Internet Timeline of Events January 15, 2001 Wikipedia founded April 26, 2003 Apple launches iTunes music download service August 19, 2004 Google goes public at $85 per share February 2005 YouTube goes online November 5, 2006 Over 100 million websites online

21. Internet as a Tool Tool for communication - exchange information with others Tool for inquiry - search for resources to solve information problems Tool for construction - outlet for products summarizing learning experience

22. Uniqueness of the Web Allows Internet resources to be connected through links Allows online integration of media types - multimedia

23. Web Browser Used to connect to server Build web pages by interpreting HTML tags Instructions for assembling page components Integrate file types Text size and style Links to connections designed by page author Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 6-

24. Keeping Track of Useful Resources Browser can store a list of sites identified by user Bookmarks or Favorites List can be organized and annotated List can be searched List can be exported

25. Web Browser Several formats Portable Document Format (PDF) Virtual Reality Markup Language (VRML) Options expanded through plug-ins Quicktime audio/video RealPlayer audio/video Flash Streaming Video/audio delivery system Do not have to download entire file before presenting Some protection for media provider

26. Locating Useful Information Web offers more than 3.1 billion web sites with an average of 441 pages of information Two distinct approaches to locating information Browsing Searching

27. Browsing Follow hierarchical series of topics and subtopics to locate specific information Example - Yahoo! Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 6-

28. Searching Send query to online database After hits are generated, differ in method by which hits are prioritized for presentation Example - Google

29. Browsing and Searching Commercial sites combine approaches Search within selected topic or subtopic

30. Search Engines Gather Different Information Data stored will influence what will surface as priority sites Example - Google How many other web pages link to a web page? Popularity assumed to imply greater value Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 6-

31. Conducting A Search Current search sites are very easy to use Built to prioritize useful sites Ease of use my discourage exploration of advanced features Get by without learning to improve efficiency

32. Categories of Web Resources Online Tutorials - designed for independent learning Instructional Resources - learning activity assuming teacher will implement and evaluate Primary Source - raw information resources of potential value

33. Using The Web For Primary Sources Example of information problem solving Locate information Interpret information Apply information

34. Big Six -A Model of Information Problem Solving Task definition Information-seeking Location and access Use information Synthesis Evaluation

35. Big Six and The Web Information seeking - Is the web an appropriate source? Location and Access - Are skills required to use search engine or directory present? Using information - Can learner extract information from appropriate sources?

36. Editorial Review & Screening of Internet Resources Use database of reviewed sites - e.g., Ask Jeeves for Kids Use resources from educational portal - e.g., Blue Web’n Primary sources from reputable sources - e.g., National Weather Service Develop evaluation skills of learner

37. Making Decisions - Evaluating Online Sources Author with appropriate credentials identified Bias/credibility of sponsoring organization? Differentiate personal opinion from data-based presentation Site linked TO credible sites Site linked FROM credible sites Learner should use multiple sources

38. Scaffolding Web Explorations Support student effort in taking on challenging task Locate useful sources What should be learned from a source

39. 21 st Century Skills The content knowledge and applied skills that today’s students need to master to thrive in a continually evolving workplace and society.

40. 21 st Century Skills Digital age literacy Inventive thinking Effective communication High Productivity Four areas of applied skills that students must excel:

41. 21 st Century Teaching Skills Integrate creativity and innovation Instructional Strategies Instructional Models Technology for learning Mobile learning?

42. Discussion Points In your judgment, which of the 21 st -century skills are the most import to teach? If you the authority to transform your workplace into a 21 st -century place of learning. What changes would you make, and what would a typical day look like once you made those changes?

43. Mobile Technologies Smart Phones How has your cell phone changed the way you communicate with others? Which features are the most important to you and why? How would those features be used for learning?

44. Mobile Technologies Tablets and Netbooks What is your site or district policy on allowing students to bring and connect personal mobile devices? What are the pros and cons on allowing students to bring and use personal mobile devices in the classroom? Is it reason to ask parents to purchase tablets or netbooks for their children for school work both in the classroom and outside?

45. Mobile Technologies MP3 Players What is your site or district policy on allowing students to bring and use MP3 players? What are the pros and cons on allowing students to bring and use MP3 players in the classroom? What are some ideas that MP3 players can be used to promote learning?

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