Going Online
Michael, Michelle, Phillip, Uyen.
What is “Going Online?”
Online: Describes a system which is
connected (generally electrically) to a
larger network,
A computer which is connected to
the Internet or to some other
communications service.
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Online
Going Online Focus Areas
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Web Browsers
Blogs
Podcasts
Wikis
What is Web Browser?
A web browser is a piece of software required to
access web sites on the internet. Microsoft
distribute a free web browser with their
operating systems, called Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
http://www.swritservices.com.au/pages/internet_terminology.htm
You may know of some others, including:
Web Browser
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Netscape Navigator
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What is a Blog?
A blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a
type of website, usually maintained by an
individual with regular entries of commentary,
descriptions of events, or other material such
as graphics or video.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
Examples of Blogs
• www.theappleblog.com – Blog entries about
Apple Products
• www.theblogger.com – Create your own free
blog
mailplaneapp.com/blog/
What is a PodCast?
Podcast is a form of audio broadcasting using
the Internet, podcasting takes its name from a
combination of "iPod" and broadcasting. iPod
is the immensely popular digital audio player
made by Apple computer, but podcasting does
not actually require the use of an iPod.
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Where to find PodCasts
• www.apple.com/itunes/whatson/podcasts
• www.podcast.com
• Radio Station websites
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What are Wikis?
A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages
designed to enable anyone who accesses it to
contribute or modify content (excluding
blocked users), using a simplified markup
language. Wikis are often used to create
collaborative websites and to power
community websites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki
Examples of Wikis
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www.wikipedia.com
www.wikispaces.com
www.wiki.answers.com
www.wikihow.com
www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/wikipedia/
Task:
• Using a web browser, You are required to
access a Blog and a Podcast, complete the
following answers, and upload them onto the
provided wikispace site.
• Go to www.theappleblog.com – search for
iMuffs and answer the following questions on
the next few pages.
Task:
• Go to www.podcast.com – Sign in as:
– Username: EDST441
– Password: goingonline
• Search for ‘Connected: The Movie’
• Scroll down and find the podcast ‘ACU Mobile
Learning Spotlight’ and answer the following
questions.
Questions
• Blog:
– What is the iMuff compatible with?
– How far can the iMuff function away from the iPhone?
– David Appleyard has left a comment, why is he
disappointed?
• Podcast:
– Bill Rankin wants to change the classroom
environment from a factory model where students sit
in ranks, observes and consumes, to model
engagement, where each student becomes a resource
in the class.
Submit Your Work
• Go to www.goingonline.wikispaces.com
• Log in as
– Username: EDST441
– Password: edst441
• Follow the Instructions on the home page