The efforts of the teacher are needed to convert the Internet for student instruction. One must realize that the World Wide Web was not originally conceived as a tool for education. It is the teacher who knows the intended student audience and the specific course content. The development of a web-site that is appropriate is dependent upon the teacher to be truly effective.
A problem that can arise when designing a web page is that teachers may lack knowledge of technology. A possible solution is for professionals from computers and academia to collaborate to achieve the best design. Teachers also need to overcome the framework of a behaviorist paradigm of learning. That type of web page would limit the construction of knowledge. Computer science has confronted this dilemma by favoring interaction (Galan & Blanco).
Use of constructivist learning theories can solve these web-site design problems. The structure of the Internet with hyperlinks provides an interactive environment and students can find new meanings in a progression of complex schemes. The web pages must be created with three essential parameters: accessibility, multiple sources for attention and motivation, and interactivity with content and communication (Galan & Blanco). The design by teaching professionals should incorporate the learning needs and reach educational goals with web-site use.
Web-site design correlates to Standard III because it combines teaching, learning, and curriculum. Using the Internet will address content and technology standards and support use of web-based environments. By constructing their own knowledge with web pages students will employ higher-order thinking and creativity. Teaching content in this self-discovery, interactive manner will promote decision-making and problem solving skills.
It is logical for teachers to design and create educational web-sites. The magnitude and scope of appropriate web pages was not adequately explained; nor was the amount of Internet use to achieve the intended goals discussed. Perhaps if these issues were clarified the instructor would have a better understanding of how to implement technology in this venue as an instructional tool.
Galan, J & Blanca S. (March, 2004). Design of educational web pages. European Journal of Teacher Education, 27,1.
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