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Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning

Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning. Andrea Lewis Troy University. 1. Video and Podcasting.

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Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning

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  1. Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning Andrea Lewis Troy University

  2. 1. Video and Podcasting • Video and podcasting is a teacher to student supplement for online courses. This form of technology is widely used to assist students in their educational process. Teachers provide students with a downloadable assessable file with lectures and assignments. • www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OEuI90wwZQ

  3. 2. Research • When using the internet for research it is important to use key words or phrases. Search well known websites. Always evaluate WebPages for validity. • http://news.everestonline.edu/post/2009/07/research-on-the-internet • http://www.studygs.net/research.htm

  4. 3. Collaboration & Brainstorming • Collaborating and brainstorming is a group activity. A topic is provided, the group adds subtopics. Possible solutions are provided for any issues that may occur. This document can be uploaded to share with others to obtain their views before it is finalized. • http://businesspilotconsulting.blogspot.com/2012/06/brainstorming-technique-for-problem.html

  5. 4. Blogs & Blogging • A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. They are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog. Postings on a blog are almost always arranged in chronological order with the most recent additions featured most prominently. • http://nickleshi.blogspot.com/2011_09_25_archive.html

  6. 5. Social Networking • Internet users focus on building social relationships with others who share the same interests, backgrounds, or life associates. Social Networkers use a variety of network media such as email, instant messaging, Facebook, and Twitter. Mass media tools like Facebook and Twitter generate a lot of traffic, indicating a high level of interest in these tools. • http://avtecmedia.com/credit-union-marketing/social-networking/?doing_wp_cron=1345622884.9705390930175781250000 • http://webliminal.com/essentials/eoc-rtfs/ch03.htm

  7. 6. Educational Gaming • Educational gaming provide insight into instructional technological trends using game-based learning. These games assist educators prepare students for life in the real world. Some schools are replacing textbook learning with social video games which result in improved student learning. • http://mashable.com/2010/02/07/social-gaming-education/

  8. 7. Online Learning • Online learning is at the at the forefront of learning innovation. Some participants blend online and classroom instructions, while others take all online courses. Participants receive hand-marked assignments, personal support, and feedback from expert instructors. • http://www.pce.uw.edu/online-learning/

  9. 8. E-Books • Digital books consisting of text, images, or both, which are produced and published on readable computers or other electronic devices. An e-book is an electronic version of a printed book. E-books are usually read on dedicated e-book readers or general purpose computer tablets. • http://whois.domaintools.com/ebookgreen.us

  10. 9. Blackboard Discussions • A Troy discussion board will have nine weeks of student discussions. Students have access to discuss prescribed topics. Students who participate in discussions will earn discussion points. • www.troy.blackboard.com

  11. 10. Arts and Literature • Full text Arts and Literature books are available online which are used to teach children and adults. Online websites allow the user to explore museums around the world. Viewing Art and Literature online opens the door to cultures throughout the world. • http://www.childrensmuseum.org/ www.yahoo.com • http://www.getty.edu/

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