Integrating the Internet into the Classroom-Week 1 Day1-2

Integrating the Internet into the Classroom
Facilitator: Michael Krauss

Daily Assignments Week 1
Day 1|Day 2|Day 3|Day 4|Day 5

means that the task is not required for overseas teachers and others enrolled for professional development hours.
is a link to a tutorial. Tutorial videos may vary slightly from your situation, but they should prove helpful.

WEEK 1
Getting Started

DAY 1
Browsing the Course/Providing Essential Information

TASK 1: Access the Workshop Home Page (WHP) Make a Favorite or Bookmark for it so you can return to it easily.

TASK 2: Read the Introduction, Assumptions and Workshop Objectives page. Scan briefly Netiquette. There is also a Glossary of Computer Terms should you need it during the course. If you have any questions/comments, post them to ed648@lclark.edu so they can be answered for the entire class.

TASK 3: Review the Privacy Policy that governs the sharing of information and work product in this course. Please contact the instructor if you have any questions or concerns. Also look at the Task List for the course.

TASK 4: Check the Technical Requirements page and be sure that you meet the minimum requirements. Links are provided in case you need to download resources to your computer. Watch the video on how to access the course video Tutorials. Notice that colored arrows are links to tutorials appropriate for the task where the arrow appears. Just click the colored arrows to see the assigned tutorial.

TASK 5: Time Zones: Very little of our work will be done together in "real time." Mostly, you work at times that are convenient to you, day or night. However, we will have a couple of optional chats or video conferences and then time becomes important. Time becomes complicated by daylight savings time. In Oregon, we change our clocks here in the fall (back one hour on the first Sunday in November) and again in the spring (forward one hour on the second Sunday in March).

The easiest way to keep the time straight is to go to Google. Simply type "portland oregon time" and you will be provided with the current time here in Portland. You can do that for any city. Give it a try! If you know Portland's current time, you will be able to tell me what Portland time is good for you to meet online for our optional chats (See Task 6).

TASK 6: Complete the online survey. The information you provide me will help me better meet your needs as we explore Internet integration together. Note: This survey was created with SurveyMonkey, a free tool. Think about how you might use this tool in your classroom teaching or professional development.

Additional Information/Resources:
Note: The "Additional Information" sections that you will see throughout this course are NOT required assignments. They are here for your reference now or in the future.

Am I a good candidate for a successful online learning experience? What qualities should a successful online learner have? Here's a quick self-evaluation quiz.

Software (Web-based and Desktop)

CALL-IS VSL (Virtual Software List) - Up to date, searchable database of Web resources. Contributions made by CALL professionals. Organized with a uniform set of tags that makes the database easily searchable.

ESL/CBET Citizenship Guide (large .pdf file) - Although a bit dated, the L.A. Unified School District has published this excellent guide that includes software reviews and materials on integrating technology into the classroom. See their home page for the most current resources.

Oregon Department of Education Standards and Resources (REAL = Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership) - Provides a searchable index of standards and materials + a tutorial on how to use the site.

Want to keep up to date on educational technology research? Check out CARET (Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology). This site, funded by the Gates Foundation, includes as partners the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and ESS (Educational Support Systems).

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WEEK 1
More Getting Started

DAY 2
Introductions, Our Ning Social Network

TASK 1: Watch the Common Craft videos, "Social Networking in Plain English." and "Social Media in Plain English."

TASK 2: Read Nik Peachey's Blog about Ning, "Create Your Own Social Network - 7 Steps." Note the sections on "why create your own network for teachers" and "why create your own network for students." After the course is over, you will be very familiar with Ning because we will use Ning together! You may want to come back and review this blog post again at that time.
Note: Ning is no longer free unless you are a US teacher and you apply for a free Ning sponsored by Pearson Publishing. International teachers can get a Ning for $20 U.S. per year. Using Ning in this course will teach you how you might use a social network in your classroom. Edmodo is a free social network that you might like to try out when the course is over.

TASK 3: Join Our Ning and create your profile. You will receive in your email an invitation from me to join Our Ning. Click the link in your email, follow the steps to join Our Ning and create your profile. You will have the chance to upload your photo to your profile. Don't worry if you don't have one. You can add it later. That's it. You are part of Our Ning! Note: Ignore the tutorial when it says you need to answer "profile questions." There are no profile questions to answer.

TASK 4: Explore Our Ning. At the beginning, you will be at the "My Page" tab. Customize your "My Page" by adding a title of your choice. This is you own personal Web page within Our Ning. Explore it. You will see that you have your own blog available here. You will also be able to view the profiles of all your "friends" in our class. As the course progresses, you may want to add photos, video, or text files. You may also subscribe to your favorite Web content using the RSS feature. More about all this later! For now, just click the "Main" tab at the top of your "My Page" and you will see the various parts of Our Ning that we will be using. NOTE: Please don't "invite" people outside of our group to join Our Ning. It is just for us.

TASK 5: Introduce yourself to the group. At Our Ning, click on the "Forums" tab. Click on "Michael's Discussion Assignments." Click on "Introduce Yourself Please." In the "Reply" box, type your introduction. Click "Add Reply" when you are done. That's it! NOTE: As the course proceeds, think about how you and your students, or you and your colleagues could make use of a Ning of your own.

TASK 6: Grading Grids: You will post your own progress during the course. Please find your participant number on Grading Grid 1 or Grading Grid 2. That is all you need to do for today. On Friday or over the weekend, you will return to the Grading Grid and you will edit it, putting in an OK under each assignment you've finished for the week. You'll do that each Friday or weekend during the course. More on that later! Note: In a large class, several people might be trying to edit the Grading Grid at once. If you find the Grid data is "moving around" just come back at another time to enter your progress.

Additional Information/Resources:

The One Computer Classroom Dilemma: "But I don't have regular access to a computer lab!" is a frequent lament of teachers. Here are resources to give you ideas for the one-computer classroom.

Eduscapes (Annette Lamb) has compiled an excellent page with ideas, articles, and strategies for making the best use of the one computer classroom.

High-Tech Teaching in a Low-Tech Classroom, Barnett, 2011. This article describes techniques that make one computer a more effective tool. She also lists Web resources to support these techniques. And by the way, most of her techniques make sense even if the classroom has *no* computers at all!

Want more? Go to Google and do a search for "one computer classroom" (use quotes around "one computer classroom" to force a search for that exact phrase).

"But I haven't used computers very much in my teaching. How can I get started using technology in m teaching?"

ESL/EFL teachers see EFL 2.0 Ning and click on Site Map.

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a great resource. Her Sites of the School Days! (SOS) is worth signing up for. Every few school days, from mid-August until June, you will receive an email about an informative site to help you integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.

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WEEK 1	Getting Started
DAY 1	Browsing the Course/Providing Essential Information
	TASK 1: Access the Workshop Home Page (WHP) Make a Favorite or Bookmark for it so you can return to it easily. TASK 2: Read the Introduction, Assumptions and Workshop Objectives page. Scan briefly Netiquette. There is also a Glossary of Computer Terms should you need it during the course. If you have any questions/comments, post them to ed648@lclark.edu so they can be answered for the entire class. TASK 3: Review the Privacy Policy that governs the sharing of information and work product in this course. Please contact the instructor if you have any questions or concerns. Also look at the Task List for the course. TASK 4: Check the Technical Requirements page and be sure that you meet the minimum requirements. Links are provided in case you need to download resources to your computer. Watch the video on how to access the course video Tutorials. Notice that colored arrows are links to tutorials appropriate for the task where the arrow appears. Just click the colored arrows to see the assigned tutorial. TASK 5: Time Zones: Very little of our work will be done together in "real time." Mostly, you work at times that are convenient to you, day or night. However, we will have a couple of optional chats or video conferences and then time becomes important. Time becomes complicated by daylight savings time. In Oregon, we change our clocks here in the fall (back one hour on the first Sunday in November) and again in the spring (forward one hour on the second Sunday in March). The easiest way to keep the time straight is to go to Google. Simply type "portland oregon time" and you will be provided with the current time here in Portland. You can do that for any city. Give it a try! If you know Portland's current time, you will be able to tell me what Portland time is good for you to meet online for our optional chats (See Task 6). TASK 6: Complete the online survey. The information you provide me will help me better meet your needs as we explore Internet integration together. Note: This survey was created with SurveyMonkey, a free tool. Think about how you might use this tool in your classroom teaching or professional development.
	Additional Information/Resources: Note: The "Additional Information" sections that you will see throughout this course are NOT required assignments. They are here for your reference now or in the future. Am I a good candidate for a successful online learning experience? What qualities should a successful online learner have? Here's a quick self-evaluation quiz. Software (Web-based and Desktop) CALL-IS VSL (Virtual Software List) - Up to date, searchable database of Web resources. Contributions made by CALL professionals. Organized with a uniform set of tags that makes the database easily searchable. ESL/CBET Citizenship Guide (large .pdf file) - Although a bit dated, the L.A. Unified School District has published this excellent guide that includes software reviews and materials on integrating technology into the classroom. See their home page for the most current resources. Oregon Department of Education Standards and Resources (REAL = Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership) - Provides a searchable index of standards and materials + a tutorial on how to use the site. Want to keep up to date on educational technology research? Check out CARET (Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology). This site, funded by the Gates Foundation, includes as partners the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and ESS (Educational Support Systems).

WEEK 1	More Getting Started
DAY 2	Introductions, Our Ning Social Network
	TASK 1: Watch the Common Craft videos, "Social Networking in Plain English." and "Social Media in Plain English." TASK 2: Read Nik Peachey's Blog about Ning, "Create Your Own Social Network - 7 Steps." Note the sections on "why create your own network for teachers" and "why create your own network for students." After the course is over, you will be very familiar with Ning because we will use Ning together! You may want to come back and review this blog post again at that time. Note: Ning is no longer free unless you are a US teacher and you apply for a free Ning sponsored by Pearson Publishing. International teachers can get a Ning for $20 U.S. per year. Using Ning in this course will teach you how you might use a social network in your classroom. Edmodo is a free social network that you might like to try out when the course is over. TASK 3: Join Our Ning and create your profile. You will receive in your email an invitation from me to join Our Ning. Click the link in your email, follow the steps to join Our Ning and create your profile. You will have the chance to upload your photo to your profile. Don't worry if you don't have one. You can add it later. That's it. You are part of Our Ning! Note: Ignore the tutorial when it says you need to answer "profile questions." There are no profile questions to answer. TASK 4: Explore Our Ning. At the beginning, you will be at the "My Page" tab. Customize your "My Page" by adding a title of your choice. This is you own personal Web page within Our Ning. Explore it. You will see that you have your own blog available here. You will also be able to view the profiles of all your "friends" in our class. As the course progresses, you may want to add photos, video, or text files. You may also subscribe to your favorite Web content using the RSS feature. More about all this later! For now, just click the "Main" tab at the top of your "My Page" and you will see the various parts of Our Ning that we will be using. NOTE: Please don't "invite" people outside of our group to join Our Ning. It is just for us. TASK 5: Introduce yourself to the group. At Our Ning, click on the "Forums" tab. Click on "Michael's Discussion Assignments." Click on "Introduce Yourself Please." In the "Reply" box, type your introduction. Click "Add Reply" when you are done. That's it! NOTE: As the course proceeds, think about how you and your students, or you and your colleagues could make use of a Ning of your own. TASK 6: Grading Grids: You will post your own progress during the course. Please find your participant number on Grading Grid 1 or Grading Grid 2. That is all you need to do for today. On Friday or over the weekend, you will return to the Grading Grid and you will edit it, putting in an OK under each assignment you've finished for the week. You'll do that each Friday or weekend during the course. More on that later! Note: In a large class, several people might be trying to edit the Grading Grid at once. If you find the Grid data is "moving around" just come back at another time to enter your progress.
	Additional Information/Resources: The One Computer Classroom Dilemma: "But I don't have regular access to a computer lab!" is a frequent lament of teachers. Here are resources to give you ideas for the one-computer classroom. Eduscapes (Annette Lamb) has compiled an excellent page with ideas, articles, and strategies for making the best use of the one computer classroom. High-Tech Teaching in a Low-Tech Classroom, Barnett, 2011. This article describes techniques that make one computer a more effective tool. She also lists Web resources to support these techniques. And by the way, most of her techniques make sense even if the classroom has no computers at all! Want more? Go to Google and do a search for "one computer classroom" (use quotes around "one computer classroom" to force a search for that exact phrase). "But I haven't used computers very much in my teaching. How can I get started using technology in m teaching?" ESL/EFL teachers see EFL 2.0 Ning and click on Site Map. Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a great resource. Her Sites of the School Days! (SOS) is worth signing up for. Every few school days, from mid-August until June, you will receive an email about an informative site to help you integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.