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I nternet Literacy for Educators: Ed 526

I nternet Literacy for Educators: Ed 526. Robin Hertzler. Part I. Effects of the Internet on Education. Positive Effects of the Internet. Gives the opportunity for the teacher and student to take on new roles during the learning process.

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I nternet Literacy for Educators: Ed 526

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  1. Internet Literacy for Educators: Ed 526 Robin Hertzler

  2. Part I. Effects of the Internet on Education

  3. Positive Effects of the Internet • Gives the opportunity for the teacher and student to take on new roles during the learning process. • Trains our students in computer knowledge they will have to learn later in life, since computers now play an integral part of everyday living. • Interactive learning for the students. • Offers a high availability of resources which gives information to the students which textbooks can’t. • Encourages independent thinking while maintaining the face-to-face communication with a teacher. • Allows teachers the opportunity to try new ways of teaching. • Encourages the role of the teacher as a facilitator instead of a lecturer. • At-risk learners may find using the Internet to learn is easier for them. • Distance-learning enables students who live in remote areas access to reading materials and eliminates the need to travel great distances. • Enables an increase in parent/teacher communication using a grading program such as Integrade Pro.

  4. Negative Effects of the Internet Educators fear face-to-face communication(F2F) will decline thus risking a quality education for the students. Teachers must use the Internet as a productive tool in the classroom for it to be effective. Students must view the Internet as a resource rather than a place to “surf”, e-mail, or play games on. Some students may be incapable of the self-directed learning via the Internet and need the F2F with the teacher. New students entering a school with Internet Education having no prior background may find it difficult to adjust. Curriculum within the schools may have to be reorganized to “make room” for Internet Education thus removing something from the current curriculum. The cost of having the Internet in every classroom is very expensive. The wealthier suburban areas have the best technology because they pay higher taxes which funds the new technology available and the poor urban or rural areas are not able to afford incorporating the Internet into their schools. The cost of training teachers to have the computer knowledge necessary to teach at their grade level.

  5. Internet Safety • Netiquette Rules are designed to educate the students on acceptable Internet/school network behavior. • Firewall software is designed to protect the school network from unauthorized access such as hackers and viruses. • Filtering Software is designed to protect students by denying access to a list of specific sites deemed inappropriate due to language, violence, graphics, and/or other content. • Most students use the Internet for school research. Therefore it is important that the students understand the necessity of website evaluation including the author, validity, and accuracy of the site. • When students "copy and paste" they do not fully understand the severity of plagiarism.  • It is the responsibility of the teacher to monitor the students’ use of the Internet.

  6. Sources Internet Safety in the Classroom : http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/houstong/EdTech580/internet_safety_in_the_classroom.htm Education and the Internet: http://socserv.mcmaster.ca/soc/courses/stpp4C03/ClassEssay/education.htm

  7. Part 2: Blogs

  8. Blogs • Web + Log = weblog or “we blog” • Can be created easily • Can be easily updated • Blogging is as easy as e-mailing • Visitors make comments on blogs. www.technorati.com

  9. What is a Blog? • blog(n.)A weblog. • blog(v.)To write entries in, add material to, or maintain a weblog. • A weblog is a website where entries are written to provide commentary or news on a variety of subjects such as food, politics, or local news. • Some weblogs are primarily used as online personal diaries. • Most weblogs combine text, images, and links to other blogs and web sites related to the subject. • Most blogs are primarily textual. • Blogging combines a personal web page with links to other pages. • Weblog search engines allow bloggers to track threads that connect to others with similar interests.

  10. Benefits of Blogging for Kids • Comminication and sharing ideas • Teach parents and peers about new technology • Learn how to be computer safety “smart.” • Learning how to keep a journal while using responsibility and discipline • Creates an outlet for their creativity • Learning new computer and internet technologies • Improve typing, writing, spelling and editing skills.

  11. Sources Education World: Log On to a Blog: http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice123.shtml History of Blogging: http://nymag.com/news/media/15971/ Definition of Blogging: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

  12. Part 3: Hoaxes and Frauds

  13. Internet Hoax • A hoax is a threat of something that is not real. • Computer hoax’s can be sent through chain letter e-mails or newsgroups. • They are created to be sent to everyone you know. • They prey on people with little technology. • Usually are a threat to peoples’ computers that don’t actually exist. • Warns people not to open an e-mail. Note: OPENING AN E-MAIL CAN NOT ACTIVATE A VIRUS. A PROGRAM MUST BE EXECUTED.

  14. Internet Fraud • "Internet fraud" : “Refers to any type of fraud scheme that uses one or more online services - such as chat rooms, e-mail, message boards, or Web sites - to present fraudulent solicitations to prospective victims, to conduct fraudulent transactions, or to transmit the proceeds of fraud to financial institutions or to others connected with the scheme.” • Phishing is the sending of fraudulent e-mails designed to get consumers to go to fraudulent websites ( very realistic looking websites) for the purpose of stealing credit card numbers and other valuable information. • A web site ( http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com ) will provide consumers with Internet Fraud awareness.

  15. Fraud Tips • The Internet FraudComplaint Center is designed to address fraud committed over the internet. • Guard your personal information. • Read user agreements. Be cautious downloading websites you are not familiar with. • Credit Cards are the safest way to pay for merchandise.

  16. RESOURCES Computer hoaxes: http://www.justbajan.com/computer/tips/viruses/prnt.htm Virus FAQS: http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/cc/virus.htm ComputerFraud: http://www.jmu.edu/computing/security/index.shtml#virus Internet Fraud Reporting: http://www.windhampolice.com/internet_fraud.htm#SCAM Fraud Tips: http://www.fraud.org/internet/intset.htm

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