1. Proposal Title:

THE WIDE WORLD WEB AS A TOOL FOR INSTRUCTION

2. Session Type:Breakout Session -- Room: Theater Style

3. Chair/Presenter

Dr. Ronald G. Helms
SCHOOL: Wright State University
POSITION/TITLE: Social Studies Ed. Program
WORK ADDRESS: CEHS 374 Millett Hall
CITY/STATE/ZIP: Dayton, OH 45435-0001
COUNTRY: USA
OFFICE/HOME: 937-775-4472 937-433-2611
FAX: 937-775-3031

4. Other PRESENTER:

Dr. Colleen Finegan-Stoll
SCHOOL: Wright State University
POSITION/TITLE: Early Childhood Ed. Program
WORK ADDRESS: CEHS 355 Millett Hall
CITY/STATE/ZIP: Dayton, OH 45435-0001
COUNTRY: USA
OFFICE/HOME: 937-775-4582 513-779-9994
FAX: 937-775-3031

5. Proposal Abstract for the Program

Significant shifts in theories about curriculum development and learning are presenting dramatic challenges to traditional teaching methodology. The World Wide Web (WWW) may revolutionize our teaching strategies. Students may navigate the WWW for various research projects and problem solving activities. The presenters will discuss student home pages and will preview their own home pages.

*** While the preferred method of presentation would involve an actual online WWW interface, the presenters are prepared to offer this session "offline."

Significant shifts in theories about curriculum development and learning are presenting dramatic challenges to traditional teaching methodology. The World Wide Web may revolutionize our teaching strategies. This session will offer a guided overview of using the web in instruction.

Teacher educators need to model the use of technological resources, such as the World Wide Web in order to prepare teachers of students in the 21st century.

Abstract for the Program:

Significant shifts in theories about curriculum development and learning are presenting dramatic challenges to traditional teaching methodology. The World Wide Web may revolutionize our teaching strategies. The Web provides a wealth of data on many educational topics. One possible use of the WWW is direct instruction utilizing sites from all over the world.

The presenters will provide examples of integrating web resources as instructional materials. For example, in teaching a class on diversity, students may access multi-cultural websites, which link to specific racial, cultural, gender, and religious resources. Professional organizations, such as ASCD, ACTE, and NEA provide websites from which a number of educational resources are available. The presenters will model their own home pages, which they have constructed to offer immediate access to sites related to courses that they teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Another use of the WWW is to assist in student research. Once a student identifies a topic for research, the student will use a simple {or complex} search engine to locate a website. The search engine permits the student to enter any topic and locate information on the subject. Full and abridged text documents, audio and video clips, as well as photos are also available. Additionally, hypermedia links can transport the user to additional websites. As a result, the research project may now include text, quick time videos, sounds, and graphic presentations.

In order for teachers in the 21st century to possess the skills needed to utilize the World Wide Web in their classrooms, teacher educators need to model the use of technological resources, such as the WWW, in their pre-service and inservice instruction.

Presenters will share their webpages with audience -- Audience participation will be encouraged throughout the session .