Similarities that I found between the Internet Project, Internet Workshop, Internet Inquiry, and Web Quest was that all the forms encompassed some way of making the children more comfortable using the Internet while incorporating technology into the classroom. It also linked students and teachers to one another around the world, which is a great way to show children that there is much to learn and discover beyond their town and state (Leu, 2002). However, there are naturally a few differences between each form. Each technique or project helps build upon those learned on the past one. For example, Internet workshops would be more to aid in reading and navigation of the Internet, while the next step would be the Internet Project in which there is slightly more freedom given to the student, but the entire project is done almost a a mass group, therefor it is a collaborative effort. If we were to place the projects in sort of a chronological order next would be the Internet Inquiry. The Internet Inquiry is more of a personal journey through the Internet. It demonstrates independent research skills, and to communicate their findings with others. It envelopes problem identification skills and helps problem solving (Leu, 2002). I think a real world application of the Internet is very vast in the world of science. I could see using this is in my classroom in the teaching of genetics. There are many sites for decoding genes, and I can do an Internet Inquiry or Project having the students either research their own genealogy or another topic that they would like to know more about. They would then put together a project and present it to a small group.
On another note, after talking to my cooperating teacher I was able to find out the main source of technology that I will have access to is my computer and a projector. As of right now there are no SMART boards that I will be using, however they are in the school. She is interested in incorporating any type of technology that I can think of and that we could get access to so long as we both deem it as appropriate. For the fall I need to be prepared in teaching marine biology, cell structure and function, and DNA.
References:
Leu, D.J. (2002). Canter Video Website. Available at http://ctell.uconn.edu/canter/canter_video.cfm
Great job integrating APA citations and a reference in your post. Everything looks good! I would recommend changing the font color for the hyperlink so that it is visible (easy to see). I would also recommend going on the SMART Notebook software and searching for cells and DNA and see if there are any interactive components related to those topics. When you say they do have SMART Boards in the school - are these mobile smartboards that you could essentially bring into your classroom?
ReplyDeleteYou talked about the models being in chronological order... what is it an order of? From least to most independent?
I like your project idea.. especially the fact that you would have students investigate a topic of interest!
Great work this week!