In response to question 1a of Chapter 3, I think the Internet and Web will have a major impact in the several of the areas mentioned. For example, Educational programs at grades k-12 can address a wide range of skills and needs by using certain web sites. The Internet and the Web can allow for different levels of learning. Teachers can access a wealth of resources which are readily available on the web. Using the Internet in the K-12 classroom allows for combining audio and video clips with hyperlinks and rollovers (movement of the mouse resulting in the change of an image).
The Internet and Web can have a positive impact largely because of the potential to assist with student learning and achievement.
In Higher education, we are experiencing a surge of online courses, degree completion and graduate programs offered with the Internet and Web. It provides immediate access to databases and resources that may not be otherwise readily available. Information on the Internet is typically diverse and up-to-date which can however present some problems with validity and reliability.
The impact the Internet and Web has on Adult Education is huge. The implications are positive and negative. With international, national and local security, the advancement and trends in this medium has been of great significance and demand. Historically, the military/government and has (and always will be) been on the cutting edge of technological trends. Our text points out that " the human performance technology movement underlines on-the-job performance business results, and noninstructional solutions to performance problems, has broadened the scope of the instructional design field."
In my district, our Technology department regularly schedules workplace learning opportunities for employees. The department offers training in webpage design, computer software designs and word processing programs. This is one way in which we recognize the importance of adult education in the business industry. The ID practices are aligned with the growing demands of the technological demands of our industry.
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Hello,
I think it is funny that the book asks us if technology advances will effect higher education. If it didn't, we wouldn't be taking this class! I have already learned so much in this class that I would never have learned if I was not in it. It is wonderful that your district offers classes to train you in educational technology. Mine is starting to do this as well. Think about the positive things we can do with our students and the opportunities they will have and benefit from just from us being skilled in technology. It would be interesting to compare students who are educated by a teacher who has no technological expereience to one that has a great deal and uses it widely in the classroom.
-Lauren Terkoski
I agree with you and with just about every other post I've read so far. The internet has already made a huge impact on the educational process and will continue to do so.
I see how you have addressed the problem with the quickness of information readily available in terms of validity and reliability. However, you also said the there are negative implications in using the web in adult education and I'm curious as to what your thoughts on those may be. I may have overlooked them but I'm just curious as to why you emphasized the negative in adult education and not elsewhere. I'm thinking it may be worse at the k-12 level. Great response... good to see that the technology department is helping education in your school make positive strides forward!
I strongly agree with you reflection, I feel it is very important to offer technology class for not only the students we teach but for those in our buildings that might not have as much experience as other might with technology. In my district I am currently trying to get more of those adult type class set up for our community and our staff to attend, and get free experience that can only help with building a successful district. I would like to know a little more about the classes your district offers and some details about cost, length, and what is covered or what is offered.
I think you're right on how K-12 and higher education systems are implementing technology. Even at Western Michigan University and like most other institutions have online courses that offer flexibility and convenience. I think the internet has offered a whole new dimension to adult learning.
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