Integrating Faculty Web Pages into Classroom Teaching Host: David A. Pierce Presenter: Paul M. Yun Overview • • • • Introduction: Some benefits of web Exploring examples Discussion How one can actually create her/his own web page Introduction: Some benefits of web A powerful way to extend classroom teaching & learning • Link to a useful website • Example1: Links to different calculator model sites (math courses) • Example2:Links to foreign language sites (foreign languages) A powerful way to enhance teaching & learning • Example1: Teaching & learning 3-D figures using Mathematica (math courses) • Example2: Chatting in a foreign language (foreign language courses) Access to the class information • • • • Anytime and anywhere Example1: Access to course syllabus Example2: Access to updated course grade Example3: Access to handouts for course materials such as writing assignment or lab instruction. Virtual communication • • • • • Between instructor and student Between student and student Example1: email Example2: chat (writing, vocal, video) Example3: bulletin board Exploring examples • Search for interesting features that can help classroom teaching and learning. • ECC faculty website • Paul Yun’s website • If you visit Paul’s website, I suggest to check out how I made a progress by visiting Spring 2000, Summer 2000, and Fall 2000. • If you visit Paul’s website, for Mathematica application click on Math 6A on Fall 2000. Discussion • Step 1: Choose an interesting faculty website. • Step 2: Explain what qualities make the site worthwhile. • Step 3: Discuss how one can improve the site. • Step 4: Discuss whether it is worthwhile to use the faculty website in classroom teaching. How one can actually create her/his own web page • How to create a website using Microsoft FrontPage: Contact: Donna Manno (Staff Development) Call 3868 or email dmanno@elcamino.cc.ca.us • How to post the website on the internet: Contact: Sheryl Kimball (Technical Specialist) Call 3264 or email skimball@elcamino.cc.ca.us Have a great semester!