Post on 12-Jan-2016
Web-based Instruction
Integrating technology into instruction is a high priority on college campuses
Traditional media of books, lectures, journal articles, and conference presentations as sources of academic information are being challenged
Web-based Instruction
Two issues need to be considered:
• Is there a reason for publishing on the Web?
• How should materials be provided?
Is There A Reason?
Rate of growth of the Internet and Web
• Internet is growing at an annual rate of 1000%
• 200 million computers on the Net by the middle of 2001
Is There A Reason?
Rate of growth of the Internet and Web
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Number of People Using the Internet
Is There A Reason?
Rate of growth of the Internet and Web
• WebTV will provide access to everyone owning a TV for about $250
Is There A Reason?
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Speed of Access
Is There A Reason?
University systems taking advantage of technology
• Western Governor’s University
• Forming alliance with US branch of Britain’s Open University
Is There A Reason?
Scholarly influence
• Meme is the sociocultural equivalent of the gene
• Scholars want their memes placed into the flow of information exchange
Is There A Reason?
Scholarly influence
• Traditional publications are isolated pieces of information resources that must be physically accessed to be used
• The Web offers connection and integration that is simply not available in print media
Is There A Reason?
Scholarly influence
• Software programs that search the Web for data and develop concepts and principles through the application of Artificial Intelligence algorithms will enhance the Web’s usefulness
• If academicians desire to have their memes enter the information-exchange arena, they must make their ideas and materials available via the Web
Web-based publishing
There are at least three different levels of Web materials to consider:
• Portals
• Web sites
• Web pages
Web-based publishing
PORTALS
• A connecting system
• Western Governor’s University is a portal to distance learning courses
• Educational Psychology Interactive is a portal to educational psychology courses at VSU
• Yahoo and Infoseek are portals to the Web
Web-based publishing
WEB SITES
• Includes access to multiple Web pages
• Each Web site is generally controlled by a single individual (called the Webmaster)
• My home page provides access to multiple sections within my Web site
Web-based publishing
WEB PAGES
• Each Web page contains text as well as links to other materials such as other pages, graphics, or audio or video files
• It is the linking of multiple pages in a hypertext manner that makes the Web different from print sources
• An example is “Why Study Educational Psychology”
Web-based publishing
WEB PAGES
• Develop a template
• Provide an overview of the topic
• Refer students to copied articles or a book for required detail
The Ideal Syllabus
• Previous paper showed both faculty and students prefer a comprehensive syllabus
• However, too much information too quickly may overwhelm students
• Web-based syllabus can provide information to students when it is needed
The Ideal Syllabus
For example, the syllabus for PSYC 3110: Educational Psychology includes:
• Traditional information such as course description and topics covered
• Examples of completed projects and papers
• Basic format and timing of evaluations
• Detailed instructions of activities and projects
Conclusions
• Web-enhanced and Web-delivered courses are an idea whose time is come
• Demand for just-in-time or learning-on-demand educational opportunities is destined to grow
• Computer technology, connectivity technology, administrative interest, learner demand, and development software are all coming together to make this possible
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