moduletwelve

Module Twelve

"The World Wide Web was developed to be a pool of human knowledge,
which would allow collaborators in remote sites to share their ideas and all
aspects of a common project." Tim Berners-Lee (scientist CERN, author of WWW), 1994

Overview

Surfing

If you desire more information on integrating technology into your classroom, click on this link, which will lead you to over 120 tech related links in dozens of areas such as Early Childhood, Math, Administration, etc. (click on desired link there,or scroll down a very long page.)

Some last optional links to help you in your classroom:
These involve enrichment, more enrichment, and even more enrichment.
These are for remediation, more remediation, and even more remediation.
Check these out if you need any really great resources on these topics!

Assignment

Post a reply to one of your classmates websites. Check out their URL and give them some positive, constructive feedback.

After you have posted your message, add anything else that you would like to your website. When you consider your website complete, e-mail a message to me with "Mod 12-comp.int.-your name" in the Subject area

Please retype the URL of your website in your e-mail.

Congratulations! You have completed the workshop, Classroom Computer Integration! It has been a pleasure working with you. Happy Surfing!

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obviously image courtesy of Digital Blasphemy

"Before teachers can begin to develop integration skills, they must realize and understand how the integration of technology can enhance teaching and learning. Research shows that using technology in the classroom motivates students, encourages them to become problem solvers,and creates new avenues to explore information. Teachers also have found that using computers or computer-related technologies can capture and hold students' attention. Interactive technologies, such as software applications, multimedia software, reference guides, tutorials, animations, simulations and the Web, are especially engaging as they allow students to determine the flow of information, review concepts, practice skils, do in-depth research, and more. Technologies that provide interactivity, learner control, and student engagement are a natural choice for improving instruction. When used properly, technology is extremely beneficial in the learning process." Shelly, Cashman, Gunter, "Integrating Technology in the Classroom, 3rd Edition," 2004.

In this workshop, you have explored the basic theories behind technology integration. You have researched learning styles and learned a little about your own. Effective search techniques have been explored. The new learning tool, the WebQuest, has been introduced and experimented with. Cyberethics, netiquette and the basics of good web design alos have been introduced. As has expanding all that you have learned to the world as a whole. You've constructed a website with graphics and possibly animation and sound. And you've posted communications with your colleagues on a Forum.

You now have the tools to use computers effectively and intelligently in your classroom. Think how far you have come in just a short time.

In this last mod, we will use our assignment time to tweak and refine our website. Perhaps you would like to go back and try some things you did not have time for when you first completed the mod. Adding sound, animations, graphics, buttons, horizonal lines and backgrounds can immeasurably contribute to the effectiveness of the pages that you have created

Below is the link to help you download and upload digital background from the Internet. (optional )

"Rubric"

Before you turn in your assignment, check the following questions:
    Does your URL work?
    Do you have at least 2 pages on your website? (your homepage (index.html) and your webquest)
    Did you insert at least one clip art picture or background?
    Did you insert at least one picture or background downloaded from the Internet? (recommended)
    Do you have a few hyperlinks that work?
    Do you have a WebQuest with the 5 required elements?

For those with pre-existing websites in Geocities, make sure that you have added new features such as Internet uploaded backgrounds, animations and Add ons. You should have background music on at least one page if possible. Please share your knowledge with some classmates via the Forum.

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Once you have successfully completed any one of my online classes (meaning that you passed) you qualify for a 10% discount on any of my in-person classes taken anytime within 12 months of completing the online class. See: www.geocities.com/georgisworkshops for class times and dates.