Network Comparison Presentation

1. Network Comparison Presentation EDLD 5362 Information Systems Management Kristi Burkhalter Section ET8008 January 25, 2010

2. What is a network? • two or more computers, and typically other devices, that are linked together so that they can communicate with each other and thereby exchange commands and share data, hardware and other resources (Linux Information Project, 2006).

3. Why should we use a network? • We need to digitally connect our students while they are at school because “the majority of student use of the internet for education happens outside of schools and outside of teacher direction .” • There are nonconventional ways of engaging students because “educators have the opportunity to expand their reach and to engage students in new and thoughtful ways.” (Levin & Arafeh, 2002)

4. How can we use networks in education?Two examples: Social Studies and or English/ Language Arts Special Needs Click each logo to connect to their networks

5. Learn, Connect, Collaborate WHY? Students connect and collaborate with students around the world through email to learn and understand more about our world and human race. Projects are already created for educators looking for lessons that can be easily modified to meet the needs of their own students. The Way We Are Classroom Project Through email exchanges, students will build friendships and learn about the daily lives and characteristics of the local environment of students who live in another region of the world. Photo by Gordon Wiltsie from National Geographic

6. Connect, Support, Inform WHY? • Parents and special educators connectwith one another through the social networking site to learn and understand more about our children with special needs. • Families, professionals, businesses can connect about a topic they have a common interest in. Parents, professionals, friends and family members can create a blog, post on a forum, email professionals to build relationships and learn about the ways to support those with special needs, including Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

7. Browse the list of educational networks and find your own special social network today! http://www.educationalnetworking.com/List+of+Networks

8. Impact for our profession “a focus on technology is not about the technology itself, but about changing teacher practice, motivating our students, and creating learning experiences that will be applicable to their world and future workplaces.” (Marzano, 2007) • We are creating experiences for our students and staff that impact their future. • Learning objectives are specific, yet flexible, which allows for modifications if needed. • The interactivity possible with others in far places is unmatched. • Helping to bridge the digital disconnect between our schools and technologically-savvy students.

9. References The Linux Information Project (2006). Computer Network Definition. Retrieved from http://www.linfo.org/network.html List of Networks. (n.d.). Retrieved from the Educational Networking wiki: http://www.educationalnetworking.com/List+of+Networks Levin, D., & Arafeh, S. (2002). The digital disconnect. The widening gap between internet-savvy students and their schools. Pew Internet and American Life Project. Retrieved on November 17, 2009, from http://pewinternet.org/~/media/Files/Reports/2002/PIP_Schools_Internet_Report.pdf.pdf Marzano, Robert J. (2007). Foreword. In Pitler, H, et. al., Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (pp. xi-xii). Alexandria, VA: Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL).