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Obstacles to Using the Internet Effectively in Schools

Obstacles to Using the Internet Effectively in Schools. By Michael Safina. Training . Often teachers have not been trained in how to use the Internet or related technologies (Education via Networks in the European Union [EDUVINET]) . Veteran teachers. Integration.

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Obstacles to Using the Internet Effectively in Schools

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  1. Obstacles to Using the Internet Effectively in Schools By Michael Safina

  2. Training • Often teachers have not been trained in how to use the Internet or related technologies (Education via Networks in the European Union [EDUVINET]) . • Veteran teachers

  3. Integration • Teachers find it difficult to integrate the internet into classroom instruction (NetDay, 2001, Finding #1, ¶ 4).

  4. Support • Lack of building leadership and support personnel in this area (Schofield, 2003, Need for substantial technological and pedagogical support, ¶ 1) .

  5. Time • Teachers note that a lack of integration is equally due to a lack of time in the already busy school day (NetDay, 2001, Finding #3, ¶ 1).

  6. Usage • Teachers use the internet as mostly a tool to do research (NetDay, 2001, Finding #2, ¶ 1). • Teachers do not realize the true potential of the internet. • Projects • Communication • Professional Development

  7. Connections • Internet connection is slow and not all computers and rooms have access (NetDay, 2003, p. 4).

  8. Wired • Many schools have limited location access due to their wired infrastructures (Carlitz and Hastings, 2000, The Information Driveway). • No wireless access

  9. Filters and Firewalls • School filters and firewalls prevents access to educationally appropriate sites (NetDay, 2003, p. 3).

  10. Reference List • Carlitz, R. D. & Hastings, E. F. (2000). Building the Information Driveway: How To Make School Networking Universally Available [Electronic version]. The Future of Networking Technologies for Learning. Retrieved April 13, 2007, from http://www.ed.gov/Technology/Futures/carlitz.html • Education via Networks in the European Union. (n.d.). Introduction & Sitemap. Retrieved April 13, 2007, from http://www.eduvinet.de/eduvinet/intro.htm • NetDay. (2003). Voices & Views from Today’s Tech-Savvy Students. Retrieved April 13, 2007, from http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/pdfs/National_Findings_Highlights.pdf • NetDay. (2001). "The Internet, Technology and Teachers" - Executive Summary May 2001. Retrieved April 13, 2007, from http://www.netday.org/anniversary_survey.htm • Schofield, J. W. (2003). Bringing the Internet to Schools Effectively [Electronic version]. Global Issues, 8. Retrieved April 13, 2007, from http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/itgic/1103/ijge/gj09.htm

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