Annette Lamb

alamb@eduscapes.com

http://www.eduscapes.com

Before We Start	Web-based Curriculum WILL NOT help poor teaching boring materials lack of planning poor instructional strategies
Before We Start	Web-Based Curriculum WILL help bring students together reach beyond the classroom make the most of technology draw in experts promote interaction
Needs Assessment	Where are my students now? Where do I want them to be? Where's the gap? Content Learning Activity Collaboration Technology/Internet Information Skills
Meeting Needs Plan for Interaction	Plan for Individual Needs Multiple Intelligences Interests Special Needs Reading Skills
Web Problems	Poor keyboarding skills Slow, poor readers Concrete thinkers (size of the book) Kids who need movement verbal interaction physical contact
Outcomes	What do I want my students to be able to do or talk about? How will you know if they can? Content Technology/Internet Information Skills Learning Activity Collaboration
Learner Outcomes	Realistic Meaningful Focused Concrete Measurable
Strategies	How will you and your students accomplish the goal? What information, resources, technologies, & activities will be most effective in their learning? Online "Lecture" Virtual "Discussion" Practice Projects
Resources	What resources and materials will support learning? Books, print materials Audio & video Graphics Lab equipment/realia Experts & guests
Hardware	What hardware and software will students be needed to support the learning environment? computer, camera, microphone email, desktop conferencing, word processing, fax document readers, desktop presentations, audio/video clips
Schedule	How will you and your students spend their time? How much time will be allotted for each activity? Real time activities Delayed response activities
Activities	Same as traditional format Modified for new format Entirely new activity Web-based course: Electronic journal writing rather than small group discussion
Planning	Unit/Lesson Plans Informational Aspects Instructional Aspects Interactive Aspects Web Site Structure Learning Environment Management
Lesson Planning	Springboards Information Presentation Student Involvement Closure
Springboard	Start with a bang! Create a mood/theme: game, museum, hike Set the tone: positive, enthusiastic Establish expectations Connect w/ experiences Involve immediately
Web Springboards	How do you motivate kids? Show a picture Listen to a speech Watch a short video clip Read a news article Use an eye-catching, colorful approach ...clone yourself
Model of Motivation Create a class of happy campers!	Attention Relevance Confidence Satisfaction
Information	What information will be provided to lay the foundation for learning? Text Visuals Sounds Movement
Information Aspects	Chunk information in small pieces Include visuals, sounds, motion Match visuals to text Highlight with color Keep reading under 50% of time Build in breaks every 30 minutes Preview, present, review Identify key points: sidebars
Information Ideas	Present outlines & lists Illustrate key points Provide step-by-step instructions Illustrate relationships Provide examples & nonexamples Show relationships Summarize
Information Formats	Paragraphs, outlines, lists Desktop presentation slides Charts, diagrams, graphs, photos Articles and readings Links within paragraphs annotated lists
Web Information	Kids think 25% more reading chunk it, keep it interesting Explain multiple ways visuals, examples, samples Provide supplements resources links, handouts, extra activities Combine variety and consistency same format, different colors
Frog Site	http://frog.simplenet.com/froggy/
Josie's Online Book	http://www.jitterbug.com/pages/josie.html
Writing for the Web	Write for student level/objectives Use short sentences Connect ideas Use examples and nonexamples Use illustrations Use ideas from text and websites Link for specific examples Link for supplemental materials
Career Mosaic	http://www.careermosaic.com
Finance Center	http://www.financenter.com
American Cancer Research	http://www.aicr.org
Stock Market Info	http://www.wsrn.com
Smithsonian Magazine	http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/
Using Links	Starting Points Primary Sites Supplemental Sites Activity Sites Ezines, journals, magazines, readings
Why Links?	Don't reinvent the wheel use an existing map, video, sound Give credibility to yourcontent use established, credible sources
History Links	http://pw2.netcom.com/~giardina/links.html
Science/Literature Project	http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/~tgt3e/skies/
Web Involvement	Devote half the time to activities Develop authentic experiences Provide clear directions Let students choose from options Provide a variety of experiences Include varied assessment Ask other students to respond
Involvement Ideas	Read & do something! Provide study guides web quests discussion questions Use self evaluation, peer evaluation selective grading
Interaction	Encourage involvement without making it a "requirement" Class listserv Threaded discussions Scheduled chats Email Create a class roster with names and pictures
Activities	What type of learning environment will be provided? Case Study Investigation Practice & Testing Simulation WebQuest Tutorial
Solar System Project	http://inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space/planets/sstour.html
Hoover Dam	http://www.hooverdam.com/
Closure	Review Connect to the Real-World Reflect Assess Student Progress Evaluate Unit
Web Closure	Monitor progress on/off line Consider differences in learn time Provide time for reflective discussions Apply it to the real-world ask experts, send email, share
Planning Web-Based Curriculum	Web Format Web Structure Web Courses
PHFactor	http://www.miamisci.org/ph/
Web Format	Lesson Format Textbook Format Thematic Format Metaphor Format museum, game, trip, quest
Lesson Structure	Provide an overview Be sure to write for students Include separate areas for student and teacher resources
Civil War	http://www.smplanet.com/civilwar/civilwar.html
JFK History Unit	http://CyberSchool.4j.lane.edu/People/Faculty/JaggerA/JFK1/JFK.html
Textbook Structure	Provide a table of contents Keep it interesting Use the power of the net visuals, animations, movies, links
Chemistry Class	http://tqd.advanced.org/3310/
Thematic Format	Provide an overview to theme elements or themes Use icons to identify areas
English Class	http://www.capecod.net/~bbarsant/class/ http://www.utsidan.se/abbey/abbey.html
Metaphor Format	Museum Game Trip Quest
Clone WebQuest	http://204.102.137.135/PUSDRBHS/science/clone/hello.htm
Design Web Structure	Organization Titles Headings Chunk Info Footers Disclaimers Credits Contact Info
Examples	Rocks Rock! First Aid World History Real-World Math
Web-Based Courses	Manage Activities Disseminate Info Communicate Ideas Guide Learning...but in the real world
Manage Activities	distribute course syllabi make assignments distribute calendar and due dates coordinate meetings but people like paper...
Disseminate Info	original text, graphics, info lecture outlines articles and readings but they ... think more reading miss lectures
Communicate Ideas	class discussions submit project/assignments to instructor collaborate on class projects communicate with people but it takes prodding...
Guide Learning	clarify assignments communicate with individual students provide students with feedback and grades ask and respond to questions but keep a spreadsheet...
Web-Based Course Contents	Syllabus Assignments Activities Information Instruction Links
Syllabus	Goals and objectives Activities Schedule/Calendar Evaluation provide alternative views: maps, paper
Assignments	Guidelines Directions Criteria for Evaluation Due Dates Links to Samples connect ideas visually
Activities	On and off computer activities Worksheets, Questions, Guidelines Step-by-Step Instructions Links to resources provide variety
Lamb's Virtual Sandcastles Course	http://magic.usi.edu/sand/sand.html
What you thought...	One-time prep Less work Exciting Stimulating
No class meeting?	Virtual class Email Chats Video conferencing Phone calls Individual conferences
No paperwork?	Email Web pages Videos Audiotapes HyperStudio stacks
No lectures?	Web page development Active involvement strategies One-on-one mentoring Tutoring

Ten Facts of Life
Fact #1 Each Student Is Unique	Provide lots of help face-to-face meetings online & print syllabus calendar & requirements strategies for material use Support varied adjustment periods Be prepared to make changes
Fact #2 Technology Fails	The net will be down The paper will run out The video will be bad
Fact #3 Students Procrastinate	Establish deadlines Provide reminders Emphasize course calendar Encourage early submission Use guilt
Fact #4 Track Them or Lose Them	Monitor each students' progress Send listserv reminders and personal email messages Electronic postcards
Electronic Post Cards
Blue Mountain Post Cards	http://www.bluemountain.com
Jan Brett Post Cards	http://www.janbrett.com
Troll Cards	http://www.troll.com
Fact #5 Students Appreciate Feedback	Responsibilities: Students - turn in on time Teacher - provide prompt feedback
Fact #6 Technology Takes Time	Plan twice as long as you think Screen reading, web exploration, online projects take time!
Fact #7 Screen reading vs paper reading	Reading Skimming Linking
Fact #8 Active Learning Is Critical	Active involvement Student interaction Varied activities
Fact #9 Students Have Great Ideas	Listen to students Do ongoing course reflections Be prepared & go with the flow!
Fact #10 If you don't do it, who will?	Be a leader Be a creator Be realistic Start small Start now!
Keys to Success	Formative Evaluation Journals/Logs of Worktime Demonstrate Materials Use Clickable Map/Calendar Process Checks Conferencing & Class Interaction Just Do It

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