Assignment 4, Weekly Update.

dianatabet — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:11:08 +0000

What is the purpose? The purpose of this literature review is to determine the value of on-line programs in elementary schools. What does it mean? Online learning is a form of distance education where the teacher and the learner are far removed. In 2005 The Office of Educational Technology (OET) produced the publication The National Education Technology Plan, which provides a summary of the challenges in our schools, the importance of technology, current student attitudes regarding technology and recommendations for meeting the challenges of No Child Left Behind through technology. Additionally next steps were outlined in the report from the U.S. Department of Education. National Education Technology Plan outline the countries next steps that will help lead to a “new golden age,” in American education. How the Internet, the Law and Today’s Students are Revolutionizing Expectation, focuses on signs of progress in core subjects, benefits from reforms stimulated by the No Child Left Behind Act, and the success of modern approaches to learning through advances in educational technology. What are the key words? The three areas of review that I am using for my Literature review are “Instructional Technology,” “Classroom Technology,” and “Elementary Online Instructional Programs,” “Computers in the Classroom,” Interactive Learning Online.” What do you already know about the topic? The problem in trying to assess the effectiveness of computer technology is that educators are increasingly using computers to assist in transforming their classrooms into constructivist learning environments. The traditional types of standardized testing are not effective in measuring the kinds of benefits gained in technology-rich classrooms, and where benefits can be demonstrated, it is hard to tell how much of the success is due to the technology, and how much is due to the changed learning environment. Innovations in Education: Connecting Students to Advanced Courses Online (December 2007), report highlights six providers of academic coursework that deliver advanced courses online. Online learning might be an enticing option for schools and students because it expands the range of academic experiences, provides access to highly qualified teachers and reinforces 21st century skills such as time management and technology skills. What is the scope? The scope of the topic is quite large. There are also many factors that one must consider. 1. Equipment availability 2. Technology ease of use, teachers and students3. Time to learn technology, teachers and students4. Administrative support5. Time6. Lack of Equipment7. Funding While it may be argued that all learning is interactive in one way or another, the term “interactive” will need to refer to the “computer” as the tool that will have the significant role in the learning environment being studied. A learning environment is “interactive” in the sense that a person can navigate through it, select relevant information, respond to questions using computer input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or voice command system, solve problems, complete challenging tasks, create knowledge representations, collaborate with others near or at a distance, or otherwise engage in meaningful learning activities Do you need everything ever written in English on this topic, or just the last ten years? I will use articles and research dating back at the latest, ten years., since online learning is a relatively young phenomenon.

Assignment 1, Timeline

dianatabet — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:24:31 +0000

Assignment 1, Timeline

Greetings, my name is Diana Tabet and I plan on graduating with my Masters in Instructional Technology in June 2009

Thesis Topic: Using multimedia technology in classrooms promises to improve student engagement and student achievementFebruary 4, 2008 – Finalization TopicFebruary 12, 2008 – Preliminary Literature Review CompletedFebruary 12, 2008 – Test and Complete Protocols and Instruments for Data Collection

June 6, 2008 – Complete Data Collection and Data Analysis

December 13, 2008 – Complete Writing and Editing Thesis
Pay Editor to Edit Thesis

January 28, 2009 – First Reader reads and advises changes or revisions – 1 month

February 28, 2009 – Obtain First Reader’s Approval
Second Reader reads and advises changes or revisions – 1 month

March 9, 2009 – Obtain Second Reader’s Approval
Make any Necessary Changes

June 8, 2009 – Submit Thesis to Office of Graduate Studies

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Assignment 4, Weekly Update.

Assignment 1, Timeline