Instructional Media and Technologies for Learning Robert Heinrich

Instructional Media and Technologies for Learning Robert Heinrich, Michael Molenda, James D. Russell, Sharon E. Smaldino Chapter 11 Internet and Intranet Presented By: Mary Pittman

Internet l Internet Services l Internet Addresses l Internet Usage l Internet Language

Internet Services l Electronic mail (e-mail) l Public bulletin boards l World wide information searches l Access to highly specialized computer programs l “Live” communication (“chat rooms”) l Audio communication l Video-based communication

Internet Addresses l Individual internet user address l l Name Computer network Type of organization International abbreviations l l l Australia (au) Canada (ca) Italy i(t) Mexico (mx) Netherlands (nl) l Organization abbreviations l l l Commercial (com) Educational (edu) U. S. Government (gov) U. S. Military (mil) Service networks (neet) Nonprofit organizations (org)

Internet Usage l Newsgroups/Mailing lists l l l Information sources l l Databases, libraries, special interest groups Communication via computer l l Single subject Comments, questions, answers on that subject from multiple users Other students Experts in the field Data exchange Distance learning l l Whole-course Web instruction from around the world Information delivery in any medium

Internet Language l Commonly Used Network Terms l l l l HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) Hypertext Hytelnet HTML (hypertext markup language) Web browser E-mail FTP (file transfer protocol) Usenet newsgroup l l l l Internet IRC (internet relay chat) Java Lynx Search engine Telnet URL (uniform resource locator)

World Wide Web: Access to the Internet l The Web for Delivery of Instruction l Web. Quest l l l Introduction Task Process Sources Conclusion

Issues l Monitoring Student Use l l Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) l l Promote appropriate user behavior restrict inappropriate material Limit access with software programs (“wack”) Agreements among student, parent/guardian, administrator Security l l l Give out no personal information School address/phone number for contact information Parent permission to post student pictures

Issues cont. l Etiquette (netiquette) l l l Identify yourself as the sender Doublecheck URL before sending Keep messages short/simple Include pertinent information of original message when replying to email Censure what you write – not secure Check spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization Use respect and courtesy Don’t use sarcasm/be careful with humor Cooperate and share All material on the Internet is copyrighted unless stated otherwise No obscenity

Using the ASSURE Model with Network Resources l l Analyze Learners State Objectives l l Select Methods, Media, and Materials l l l Surf several search engines for information Include books, magazines, slides, videos, etc. Utilize Media and Materials l l l How will students use the network What content is available on the network Identify materials before stating objectives E-mail addresses of contacts List of selected websites Guide to browser use Set time frames with computer access in mind Require Learner Participation Evaluate and Revise

Advantages Comparison l Internet/WAN (wide area network) l l l l Variety of medium Up-to-date information Easy navigation Idea exchange Convenient communication Low cost Intranet/LAN (local area network) l l l l Centralization Consistency Currency Pull versus push approach Ease of communication Reduces technology coordinator’s workload Equipment can be les up-to-date

Limitations Comparison l Internet/WAN (wide area network) l l l l Age-inappropriate material Copyright issues Uprecedented growth Dependable support Access/speed Lack of quality control Intranet/LAN (local area network) l l l Unreliable remote connections Speed of response Cost Limited student/employee access to lab Limited number of user at one time

Integration Comparison l Internet/WAN (wide area network) l l l l Access electronic documents Link information to papers and projects Electronic pen pals/”key pals” Sharing information or data Online research Collaborative projects with geographically distant partners Intranet/ LAN (local area network) l l l Reduced time/cost for internal training Easy update of information Flexibility of time/use of training materials Computer lab Teacher control (“freezing”) of student screens

Future Possibilities l Decentralized public education Students – small elementary level “attendance centers” l Large high schools – sports, etc. l l Distance learning professional development l Learning networks