Instructor:       Katie Morrow

                        5^th Grade Teacher, O’Neill Elementary

                        Phone (402) 336-2353

                        email: kwillis@esu8.org

                        webpage: http://www.esu8.org/~oneill/625/

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to investigate classroom applications and curriculum integration of Internet resources.  In doing so, educators will be provided with the technological skills to navigate the global superhighway, communicating and sharing information with others worldwide.

Materials:            Instructor Selected Handouts

                        Floppy disks optional for project storage

                        Internet access for online sessions

Course Objectives:

Weaving a Web of Learning

·         Educators will develop their own competencies in the field of the Internet.

·         Educators will explore Internet resources available for their respective areas of interest.

·         Educators will develop simple educational applications for using the Internet.

·         Educators will apply the technology tools they acquire to content and student guided learning to achieve positive educational results.

·         Educators will assess Internet resources for appropriateness and explore numerous resources for assistance with technology integration.

·         Educators will comfortably evaluate student learning when the Internet is utilized.

Doane Education Standards:

The graduate student, as a developing professional, works toward building and improving skills in the following areas:

1.      The developing professional understands the content knowledge of the discipline(s)

2.      The developing professional understands how children learn and develop, and provides opportunities supporting intellectual, social, and personal growth.

3.      The developing professional recognizes and provides for individual differences and diversity.

4.      The developing professional uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students’ development of skills and strategies for critical thinking and problem solving.

5.      The developing professional uses classroom management and motivational strategies to create a positive learning environment.

6.      The developing professional uses knowledge of effective communication techniques.

7.      Plan:  The developing professional utilizes effective planning techniques.

8.      The developing professional understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies.

9.      The developing professional is a reflective practitioner who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

10.  The developing professional fosters relationships with school colleagues, families, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and welfare.

Course Requirements:

Ø       Students will actively participate in all hands-on exploration activities.

Ø       Students will archive quality Internet websites discovered or explored while in the class and share these with other educators.

Ø       Students will develop a collection of simple activities utilizing the Internet that apply to their content/interest area.  These activities will include:

o        Surf Reports (website reviews)

o        One-computer activity task cards

o        Internet scavenger hunts

o        Web Quests

o        Hot lists of websites

o        (Advanced Students may choose to replace simpler projects with a combination of skills or create a professional website for utilizing the Internet within their educational setting)

Ø       Students will create an online log of time spent on the Internet and share findings with others through class email list.

Evaluation: