- Started as project by Department of Defense (DOD)
- www is subset of Internet
- URL's - Uniform Resource Locators - Internet addresses
Internet
- Search engines + Metacrawlers - which use more than one at a time (ex. - www.dogpile.com)
- Website evaluation sheet - pg 216
Troubleshooting
- Check URL type, server or domain down, firewalls
- Use firewalls/filtering software to keep content in check.
- Avoid viruses by using protection software, not downloading or opening emails from unfamiliar sites or people
- Review the rules and Check plagiarism with sites like www.turnitin.com
Communication
- netiquette - etiquette for Internet
- Types include listservs (discussion groups), bulletin boards, blogs
- MUDs + MOOs - (multi user dungeons and object-oriented)- real time interaction via avatars
Distance Learning
- Originally used postal system to transfer tapes and documents
- Now uses videoconferencing
- Activities could include - student research, virtual courses
- Current Issues - economic divides, socialization issues, accreditation, higher rate of drop outs
- The more interaction and support - the better students learn
- Costs - need equipment, maintenance, support staff
Courses & Programs
- Course Management Systems - collection of web course design
- Site Capturing software - allows you to store web page on computer to use without Internet connection
- Intranet - internal network can increase speed
- Require participation, structured activities, easy to use sites, learning communities, students are responsible for their own work.
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