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CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES GOUCHER COLLEGE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE ©2010 GOUCHER COLLEGE Course Syllabus ED 529 Constructing Internet Problem Solving Environments Instructor: Patricia Abrahms (pabrahms@goucher.edu) Learning Theory This course is based on the educational process coined "WebQuest" and developed by Dr. Bernie Dodge, Professor of Educational Technology, San Diego State University. Participants will study the theories and practice of constructivism, higher order thinking, community mentoring, cooperative learning and authentic assessment. Goals and Projects 1. Participants will investigate a variety of research processes that help engage students in inquiry and analysis. 2. Participants will learn about a variety of tools and resources that support students in each step of the research process. 3. Participants will develop strategies for evaluating Internet sources and learn the correct ways to cite digital sources and prevent copyright violations. 4. Participants will create assessment rubrics for evaluating multimedia and word processing products. 5. Participants will devise research projects, based on individual curricular needs which integrate technology into each aspect of the research process. Projects include: Internet Scavenger Hunts Short Term Web Adventures Virtual Field Trips Long Range Web Adventures Development of Web Resource Catalog Integration of Audio and Video Files. Materials Needed Classroom curriculum materials and teacher's guides for the various webenhanced activities Flash drive paper/pen/pencil for note taking notebook/portfolio for work samples Patricia L. Abrahms, Instructor pabrahms@goucher.edu CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES GOUCHER COLLEGE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE ©2010 GOUCHER COLLEGE Grading Criteria – 100 possible points Attendance = 10 points Discussion Forum = 10 points Web Resource Catalog = 15 points Short Term WebQuest = 15 points Virtual Field Trip = 25 points Final Project = 25 points Attendance Policy Lateness and Absence are not permitted in this course. Bibliography The WebQuest Page at San Diego State University - The WebQuest Page includes freely available training materials and examples of the WebQuest lesson format. http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html WebQuest Page - WebQuest Links and Resources http://www.aea13.k12.ia.us/technology/webquest_page.htm Springfield's webquest pages in "Sites to See" - WebQuest - wonderful resources for all teachers - http://www.sfc.wcape.school.za/reference10sfcj.htm Recommended Reading: Banks, J. ( 1997). Creating & assessing performance-based curriculum projects : a teacher's guide to project-based learning & performance assessment . Cats Pubns; ISBN: 1886753199 Hassard, J. (1999). Science as inquiry : active learning, project-based, web-assisted, and active assessment strategies to enhance student learning. Goodyear Pub Co; ISBN: 0673577317 Stepien, W. (2001). The internet and problem-based learning : developing solutions through the web. Zephyr Press; ISBN: 1569761086 Patricia L. Abrahms, Instructor pabrahms@goucher.edu CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES GOUCHER COLLEGE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE ©2010 GOUCHER COLLEGE Requirements for Graduate Credit for ED 529 Description of Course In ED 529, participants will take advantage of the vast number of online resources and integrate them into in-depth curricular studies. Participants will create web based instructional materials, which are structured lessons that promote problem-solving and thinking skills. Teachers will be motivated to created Web-based projects that encourage real-life research skills and authentic integration activities. In addition, teachers will learn how to differentiate products based on students’ interests and strengths and available technology. Overview of Sessions Session 1 - Introduction to Web Based Resources Introductions and course overview and skill review. Overview of basic skills and development of web resource tools .Online scavenger hunts, and other tools to search the web. In this session, students will review skills needed to develop and utilize online resources. The power of the Internet as an instructional resource and online learning opportunities will be explored. Strategies for evaluating Internet sources will be discussed and developed as well as correct ways to cite digital sources in order to prevent copyright violations. Development of rubrics for the purpose of assessing Reading and Discussion: How do you integrate technology in your classroom? Do you use technology in your classroom to enhance and enrich learning? Have you heard of the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards? Click here to learn about MTTS. Let's Talk About It! In Forum Discussion 1, share the ways you currently use technology in your instructional program. What is the Constructivist Theory? Let's read and discuss this document together. Constructing Internet Problem Solving Environments - Maryland Teacher Technology Standard: 5 - Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction Indicator - Teachers will design, implement, and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication, and/or collaboration. Patricia L. Abrahms, Instructor pabrahms@goucher.edu CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES GOUCHER COLLEGE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE ©2010 GOUCHER COLLEGE Session 2 - Creating a Short Term WebQuest What is a Short Term WebQuest? Development of assessment tools for web based resources During this session, the student will assess resources and begin development of a short-term webquest. Activity #1- Design Considerations WebQuest Design Process http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/Process/WebQuestDesignProcess.html Short Term WebQuests http://sesd.sk.ca/teacherresource/webquest/shortlong.htm http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/drussert/webquest.htm#Short%20Term%20WebQuests Activity #2 - Assessments and Rubrics Online Rubric Creator http://rubistar.4teachers.org Activity #3 - Creating a Short Term WebQuest Conducting Research with QueryServer, www.bing.com and www.google.com Developing Content Questions Using Microsoft Word , and Power Point Converting Microsoft Word to a Webpage http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/ref&tools/webpagesword/ Free Educational Graphic Images http://www.pics4learning.com Session 3 - Virtual Field Trips and Multimedia for the Classroom Comparing and contrasting short-term webquests and Virtual Field Trips. Indentifying curricular placement of web based resources. Integrating audio and video in the classroom resources. Students will develop a cyber trip that can be integrated into individual curricula. Patricia L. Abrahms, Instructor pabrahms@goucher.edu CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES GOUCHER COLLEGE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE ©2010 GOUCHER COLLEGE Reading and Discussion: Session 3 "Field trips offer excitement, adventure, and knowledge about the world our students live in. Now you can avoid those long, bumpy bus rides and cold lunches. One of the most valuable uses of the Internet as a teaching tool is the ability to visit places, regions, environments, and countries far from home. A Virtual Field Trip is an organized tour of a place, region, or topic that we normally would not be able to provide for our students." From the Allegany County Virtual Field Trip Page http://infusion.allconet.org/virtual/ About Virtual Field Trips http://www.field-guides.com/about.htm CyberBee http://www.cyberbee.com Sessions 4 and 5 - Creating Your Webquests and Electronic Resources In these sessions, students will devote significant time to creating their individual instructional resources(s) to be integrated into their curriculum. Day 5 will include a sharing session with the class for critique and evaluation. NOTE: Goucher College does not issue grade reports. You can obtain your grade approximately 3 weeks after concluding the course by going to the Goucher website, (mygoucher), and follow the prompts to receive your grade. If you have misplaced your password, please contact the Help Desk and they will guide you through this procedure (410-337-6322). If you need a paper copy of grades for tuition reimbursement, you will need to submit a written transcript request. You can fax this request to: Student Administrative Services (SAS) at 410-337-6504 or mail to SAS at: Goucher College, SAS 1021 Dulaney Valley Road Baltimore, MD 21204 There is no charge for a Transcript Request from Goucher College. Please allow 3-5 working days to process the request. The Transcript Request form is available at: http://www.goucher.edu/x1891.xml Patricia L. Abrahms, Instructor pabrahms@goucher.edu CENTER FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES GOUCHER COLLEGE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE ©2010 GOUCHER COLLEGE Patricia L. Abrahms, Instructor pabrahms@goucher.edu
