internet usage in the classroom

The internet in the classroom:

The internet in the classroom Innovations that are needed Robert Carter EDUC 8841

The Need::

The Need: Most classrooms today often have multiple computers. Teachers more than ever have access to their own web-pages that are available to them and their students. My.uen.org/100311 Different internet tools are available Web cams are great tools to use also http://www.emergingedtech.com/2010/11/5-internet-technologies-that-school-administrators-need-to-know-about/.

Websites:

Websites My.uen.org/100311 Nationalgeographic.com Nasa.gov Mathcafe.com Eduplace.com Uen.org Handwritingworksheets.com Reading.org

Online tools:

Online tools Google Earth Wikis Webquest Webcams Bonairewebcams.com Whistlerwebcams.com Earthcam.com

Research:

Research The different groups that provide research or research data are: International Reading Association Reading.org Early Education Technology for Children Eetcconference.org International Society for Technology in education Iste.org Website for some internet in the classroom usage http://www.readingonline.org/articles/carroll2/

Innovators and Adaptors:

Innovators and Adaptors Innovators are educators for the internet usage in the classroom Early adaptors are the teachers who are the leaders of their grade or group.

Laggards:

Laggards The laggards of using the internet in the classroom are teachers who are veterans or who are not willing to change. Show them the benefits of the internet in the classroom.

Critical Mass:

Critical Mass Experience teachers adapting to the new technology. Benefits of the classroom usage Wide spread usage of the technology in the school.

Development:

Development Problems Internet in the classrooms is expensive and time consuming to maintain. Educators are not adequately trained with the internet Safety, Internet safety is a concern with a lot of educators and parents alike. Society acceptance of the internet with the classroom School districts are slow to adapt.

Development:

Development Audience: The audience for internet in the classroom is: Student from k-12 grades Teachers of different subjects Parents to assist with the learning of their students.

Commercialization:

Commercialization Production: In order to put this innovation together are: Computers for students and teachers Internet Manufacturing: The need to put together the material Packaging

Centralized VS. Decentralized:

Centralized VS. Decentralized Centralization of internet within the classroom will be a must. Teachers however will need to feel that they are the ones that are creating the lesson. There must be a balance between the two.

7 change of agent Key agents:

7 change of agent Key agents The seven change agents The advocate The enforcer The Facilitator The counselor The advocate The detective The Mediator The expert

Critical MASs:

Critical MASs Society has had hit critical mass with the internet.

Commercialization :

Commercialization Marketing The marketing aspect of this will be with education to the administrators, and educators that will be using the tools. Distribution Disturbing this program will require teachers to have the required materials and education for the tools that they are going to use.

The need:

The need Internet provides resources that teachers cannot always get in the traditional way. The society of the classroom is no longer restricted to a single location. Students are becoming more fluent in the use of technology. Teachers need to be able to show their students the world.

References:

References Rogers, E. M. (2003) Diffusion of innovation. Free press, New York City, NY Eduplace.com Handwritingworksheets.com Mathcafe.com My.uen.org/100311 Nasa.gov Nationalgeographic.com Reading.org

Reference 2:

Reference 2 Uen.org Iste.org Eetcconference.org