(All this Internet stuff, is it really worth it?)
OEDS6520
rev. 03/2008
"Challenges are what make
life interesting;
overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
-----Joshua J. Marine
In your role
as students in this course, I will provide a hands-on collaborative approach
with some "coaching" as needed. We will incorporate brief lectures and
group discussions when it is more efficient for the purpose of exploring new
concepts and sharing our results.
B
Richness: How much does your curriculum provide?
| Day
One: After introductions and outlining the goals & expectations for the
class we will begin our survey of Interpersonal
Exchanges and Work & Experience Exchanges. We will investigate a variety of sites and then share our
findings. Please briefly notate your impressions, both good and bad.
For background purposes you will need to review the article,
"Interpersonal Exchanges", by Judi Harris. While published awhile ago,
I think you will find the information relevant. |
| Day
Two: We will review the previous day's genres, Interpersonal Exchanges and
Work & Experience Exchanges, discuss the article you reviewed. Next we will introduce
the Information Collection activity structures.
Again, please write down your impressions for the purpose of sharing with
your colleagues.
Also, please review another (historical) article by Judi Harris,
"Information Collections". |
| Day
Three: After reviewing our previous day's genre, information collection, and
discussing your article, we will explore Problem-Solving activity structures and examples.
After sharing our findings, we will be able to develop a list of attributes of
education telecomputing projects and introduce suggestions for outcome project
designs. At this point we will discuss the use of web editing software for
the purpose of creating an on-line activity. Your final article for review
is "Problem Solving Projects", by Judi
Harris. |
| Day
Four: Let's put it all together (review all activity structures, design
processes, etc.)! After we discuss assigned article (authored by Judi
Harris), we will work in grade level or content areas and/or
thematic area groups to develop specific projects for your classroom. |
|
Day
Five: We will review attributes of educational telecomputing projects as
well as look at aspects of engaged learning by viewing the article,
"Meaningful,
Engaged Learning" from the
North Central Regional
Educational Laboratory (NCREL®) |