Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning

1. Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning Latavia Barrow EDU 6606

2. 1. Research The 1st best use of the internet in teaching and learning is Research. Research is an important concept of teaching and learning. This application can be utilized through sites such as Google research, EBSCO, Pro Quest, and College Source Online. These services allow students access to information on a variety of topics.

3. 2. Communication MobileLearn The 2nd best use of the internet for teaching and learning is for communication. Communication between instructors and students is essential. The internet provides a number of ways students can communicate with each other, instructors can communicate with students, and students can communicate with instructors. This can be done through discussion boards, emails, Wimba Classrooms, and instant messaging systems. Voice Board (Audio Based Threaded Discussions) Messages/Email Grades Wimba Pronto (Instant Messaging System) Wimba Classroom (Live Classrooms) Voice Podcaster

4. 3. Presentations/Assignments/Tests The 3rd best use of the internet for teaching and learning is for presentations/assignments/tests. The internet provides instructors with an opportunity to give exams through the use of internet software such as the remote proctor. The internet also provides students with an opportunity to assess and submit presentations through assignment drop boxes and discussion boards. The internet is also useful in learning in that students are able to access grades electronically with comments from the instructor.

5. 4. Lesson Planning The 4th use of the internet in teaching and learning is lesson planning. The internet provides teachers with instant access to lesson plans of other teachers on different subject matters. Examples of this include Education World and Scholastic.com.

6. 5. Reading Kindle The 5th best use of the internet for teaching and learning is reading. Today a number or textbooks are available through internet based readers such as the kindle and nook. Also the internet provides a number of online books utilizing the internet public library.

7. 6. Networking The 6th best use of the internet for teaching and learning is Networking. Networking teaches students collaboration and how to interact with others. Networking allows instructors to share links and information with students, as well as, provides students with a network to share information among each other. These type of applications include internet sites like Facebook and Twitter.

8. 7. E-Learning The 7th best use of the internet for teaching and learning is Distance Education/Online Learning known as E-Learning. Today students are engaging in more computer and web-based learning which can be self paced or instructor paced. Some examples of this include eTroy, The University of Phoenix, and Kaplan University.

9. 8. Visual Learning The 8th best use of the internet for teaching and learning is Visual Learning. The use of video, pod casts, and slideshows are essential to show students how to perform or explain things. The most popular sites on the internet for this are You Tube, Odeo, iTunes, and Vimeo. These sites provide an array of videos to cater to the different learning styles. Some students learn well by reading but a number of students learn better by hearing an explanation, or seeing a demonstration, and by doing. You Tube utilizes visual learning by providing instructional videos of current or previous events, demonstrations, and lectures. iTunes U- site that is available on the Mac, PC, iPhone or iPod that allows instructors to distribute digital content or information to students and other faculty. iTunes U is accessible for all students-allows accessible learning for vision impaired students.

10. 9. Tutorials The 9th best use of the internet for teaching and learning is Tutorials. The internet offers a number of sites available for online tutorials. These sites provide help on how to do a number of things through the use of photos and diagrams. Some examples of this include Instructables, eHow, WikiHow, and Tuts + Network.

11. 10. Organizational Tools The 10th best use of the internet for teaching and learning is Organizational tools. These sites provide help to students and instructors on organization through note taking and bookmarking. These applications include Zotero, Wired-marker, iCyte, Notefish, Diigo, Conceirge, Evernote, and Springnote.