ERIC ED418920: Developing Educational Signposts on the World Wide Web: A School-University Cooperative Curriculum Project.

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Stoloff, David L.
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Developing Educational Signposts on the World Wide Web: A
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School-University Cooperative Curriculum Project.
1998-00-00
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*College School Cooperation; *Computer Uses in Education;
DESCRIPTORS
Curriculum Development; *Electronic Text; Elementary
Secondary Education; Faculty Development; Graduate Study;
Higher Education; Inservice Teacher Education; Partnerships
in Education; *World Wide Web
Eastern Connecticut State University; *Home Pages
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
This project's goal was to develop a network of educational
signposts and electronic textbooks to support K-12 student learning and
curriculum articulation across eastern Connecticut and to enhance teacher
education and graduate programs at Eastern Connecticut State University
(ECSU). Through support from an AAUP-CSU grant, selected ECSU graduate
students who were also K- 12 teachers in the region attended a summer
workshop that focused on the development of web pages for the World Wide Web
and commitment to integrating the World Wide Web into their curriculum.
Participants learned how to use the World Wide Web and how to create home
pages and electronic text. They developed a variety of electronic textbooks
and school home pages. Project linkage titles included: "Find it on the World
Wide Web," "Online Resources for Educators New to the Internet," "Kl2Links,"
"Curriculum Enhancement," "Newspapers in Education," "Glen Lessig's Education
Technology Bookmarks," "Arline Mykietyn's Bookmarks on Harriet Tubman,"
"J.P.'s Eclectic Bookmarks," and "Mrs. Wargo's Bookmarks WJJS Media Center."
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Developing Educational Signposts on the World Wide Web:
A School-University Cooperative Curriculum Project
a project funded by AAUP-Connecticut State University grant funds directed by
Dr. David L. Stoloff, Interim Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies and the
Graduate Division, Eastern Connecticut State University
Project Information may be found at
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/articles/signposts.html.
Abstract
This project's goal was to develop a network of Educational Signposts to support K-12
student learning and curriculum articulation across Eastern Connecticut and to enhance
teacher education and graduate programs at ECSU. Through support from an AAUP-
CSU Grant, selected Eastern Graduate Students who are also K-12 regional teachers
attended a summer workshop in web-page development and committed to integrating
the WWW in their curriculum.
Participants developed the following "electronic
textbooks" and school homepages.
Project Linkages Created by Project Participants
Find It on the World Wide Web
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/searchengines.html
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS NEW TO THE INTERNET
CENTER (ERIC)
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/onlinetutor.html
This document has been reproduced as
received from the person or organization
originating it.
Curriculum Enhancement
Minor changes have been made to
improve reproduction quality.
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Points of view or opinions stated in this
document do not necessarily represent
k12Links
official OERI position or policy.
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NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION
PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND
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DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS
BEEN GRANTED BY
Glen Lessig's Education Technology Bookmarks
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http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/edtech.html
Arline Mykietyn's Bookmarks on Harriet Tubman
TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/tubman.html
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J.P.'s Eclectic Bookmarks http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/edresources.html
Mrs. Wargo's Bookmarks WJJS Media Center
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/yalit.html
Participants' School Homepages
Brooklyn Middle School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/brooklyn.html
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Canterbury Elementary School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/canterburyelem.html
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/nathanhale.html
Saint Joseph School, Baltic, CT
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/sjs.html
Woodstock Elementary School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/wes.html
Woodstock Middle School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/woodstock5.html
Project News
from Participant Jon-Paul Roden
During June, Mr. Roden, Computer Department Chair at the Vernon Public Schools, introduced 15
elementary students and 6 teachers to the use of WWW for learning and teaching. The site that he
developed through our workshop gave them a chance to see how they might use the Internet as a part of
their instructional practice. Not only did they use his site, but went one link back and explored some of the
other projects. They had a blast an, like the kids, didn't realize that they were learning !
He'll be using somewhat the same approach when he presents this August at Connecticut Education
Association's Summer Leadership Conference and at the Massachusetts Education Association (MTA)'s
Summer Leadership Conference. Mr. Roden found that "when I'm working with in professional
development setting with folks that I 'know,' they respond well when they can 'see' and 'work with' a site
that offers them some degree of familiarity (they know the person who did it) and personal meaning (they
realize that they can really learn something valuable.)"
After the August sessions, Mr. Roden wrote that "the MTA conference was held at Williams College with
one of the most incredible multimedia classroom that I've ever seen. I've included it as well as your
Homepages and Bookmark sites to show folks what can be done. I had a number of higher ed folks
(particularly N Adams State) in one session and they were really interested how you're (David Stoloff)
dealing with technology and pre-service teachers."
from Pam Berardino
I wanted to let you know that I used my "Online Internet Tutor" for two different inservice classes last
week. It has been attached to my new school's homepage (www.neca.com/--libc1/) under faculty pages, so it
is easily accessible. I got a lot of positive comments about it, but more importantly, I've had teachers come
back and ask me questions about it later - so they are using it. I'm very excited. I think I am going to add a
link to a different page that has additional resources for those who are past the "newbie" stage.
In addition, I have Internet access IN THE CLASSROOM (also so exciting) and our 8th graders learn html
as part of computer. Of course, my class is going to learn html as part of 6th grade - but that's OK, they'll be
one step ahead of the game.
I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to have been part of the grant. I thank you and will keep you posted on
how I am using it with my class and in teaching.
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/articles/signposts.html
DeVeloping WWW Educational Signposts
Developing Educational Signposts on the World Wide Web:
A School-University Cooperative Curriculum Project
It is the policy of ECSU to abide by and follow federal and state laws. The following pages are provided for your
information but do not necessarily reflect the policies of the University. The University is not responsible for the
content of any links that you may follow from this server beyond this point.
a project funded by AAUP-Connecticut State University grant funds
directed by Dr. David L. Stoloff, Interim Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies and the Graduate
Division, Eastern Connecticut State University
List of Project Participants
Project Linkages
Project News
Project's Historical Documents
Other Recommended Sites
Project Linkages Created by Project Participants
Find It on the World Wide Web
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/searchengines.html
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS NEW TO THE INTERNET
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/onlinetutor.html
Curriculum Enhancement
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/curriculum.html
kl2Links
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/k12links.html
NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/hcniehome.html
Glen Lessig's Education Technology Bookmarks
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/edtech.html
Arline Mykietyn's Bookmarks on Harriet Tubman
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/tubman.html
J.P.'s Eclectic Bookmarks http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/edresources.html
Mrs. Wargo's Bookmarks WJJS Media Center
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/yalit.html
Participants' School Homepages
Brooklyn Middle School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/brooldyn.html
Canterbury Elementary School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/canterburyelem.html
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/nathanhale.html
Saint Joseph School, Baltic, CT
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/sjs.html
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Dereloping.WWW Educational Signposts
Woodstock Elementary School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/wes.html
Woodstock Middle School
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/homepages/woodstock5.html
Project News
from Participant Jon-Paul Roden
During June, Mr. Roden, Computer Department Chair at
the Vernon Public Schools, introduced 15 elementary
students and 6 teachers to the use of WWW for learning
and teaching. The site that he developed through our
workshop gave them a chance to see how they might use
the Internet as a part of their instructional practice. Not
only did they use his site, but went one link back and explored
some of the other projects. They had a blast an, like the kids,
didn't realize that they were learning !
He'll be using somewhat the same approach when he
presents this August at Connecticut Education Association's
Summer Leadership Conference and at the Massachusetts
Education Association (MTA)'s Summer Leadership Conference.
Mr. Roden found that "when I'm working with in
professional development setting with folks that I 'know,'
they respond well when they can 'see' and 'work with' a site
that offers them some degree of familiarity (they know the person
who did it) and personal meaning (they realize that they can really
learn something valuable.)"
After the August sessions, Mr. Roden wrote that "the MTA conference was
held at Williams College with one of the most incredible multimedia classroom
that I've ever seen. I've included it as well as your Homepages
and Bookmark sites to show folks what can be done. I had a number of
higher ed folks (particularly N Adams State) in one session and they
were really interested how you're (David Stoloff) dealing with technology and
pre-service teachers."
from Pam Berardino
I wanted to let you know that I used my "Online Internet Tutor" for two
different inservice classes last week. It has been attached to my new
school's homepage (www.neca.com/libcl/) under faculty pages, so it is easily
accessible. I got a lot of positive comments about it, but more importantly,
I've had teachers come back and ask me questions about it later - so they are
using it. I'm very excited. I think I am going to add a link to a different
page that has additional resources for those who are past the "newbie" stage.
In addition, I have Internet access IN THE CLASSROOM (also so exciting) and
our 8th graders learn html as part of computer. Of course, my class is going
to learn html as part of 6th grade - but that's OK, they'll be one step ahead
of the game.
I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to have been part of the grant. I
thank you and will keep you posted on how I am using it with my class and in
teaching.
Other Recommended Sites
Internet in the Classroom
http://www.indirect.com/www/dhixson/class.html
Technology Competencies
http://www.cs.unca.edu/education/edtech/competencies/
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Del7elOping"WWW Educational Signposts
National Standards for Technology in Teacher Preparation
http://www.iste.org/standards/intro.htm#stand
Beginners Central
http: / /www.northernwebs.com/bc/
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Developing WWW Educational Signposts
Developing Educational Signposts on the World Wide Web:
A School-University Cooperative Curriculum Project
It is the policy of ECSU to abide by and follow federal and state laws. The following pages are provided for your
information but do not necessarily reflect the policies of the University. The University is not responsible for the
content of any links that you may follow from this server beyond this point.
a project funded by AAUP-Connecticut State University funds
directed by Dr. David L. Stoloff, Interim Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies and the Graduate
Division, Eastern Connecticut State University
return to project homepage
List of Initial Project Participants
Project Director - Dr. David L. Stoloff, [email protected], School of Education and Professional Studies and
the Graduate Division, Eastern Connecticut State University, 860- 465 - 5293
Al Blancato, [email protected], Alcott Middle School, Wolcott, CT, 6-7-8 Computer Ed.
Pamela A. Berardino, [email protected], Media Specialist, Windham Middle School, 123 Quarry Street,
Willimantic, CT 06226
Gilbert H. Colby, [email protected], Windham Middle School Eighth grade -- Science,
Leslie Close, [email protected], Business Ed. Grades 9-12, Nathan Hale-Ray High School, Moodus
Linda E. Edmonds, [email protected], St. James School, 120 Water St., Danielson, CT, Grades 7 and 8 -
Science, Algebra, Prealgebra, Spanish, Grades K-6 Exploratory Spanish
Sister Mary Grace Goddard, [email protected], St. Joseph School, Baltic, Junior High Science
Glen W. Lessig, [email protected], Brooklyn Middle School, Brooklyn CT, 5th thru 8th grade -- Computer Ed.
Beverly Moshier, [email protected], Chester Elementary School, School media specialist K-6
Arline Mykietyn, [email protected], Woodstock Middle School, Grade 5 language arts, science, technology, reading,
Jon-Paul Roden, [email protected], Vernon Public Schools, Dept Chair Computer Science grades 6-12,
Suzanne Wargo, [email protected], William J. Johnston School, Colchester, CT, Middle School Media Specialist
Mark Lord, [email protected], Columbia Elementary School, Columbia, CT, Kindergarten Pre-Service Teacher
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Developing Educational Signposts on the World Wide Web:
A School-University Cooperative Curriculum Project
a project funded by AAUP-Connecticut State University funds
directed by Dr. David L. Stoloff, Professor and Chair, Education Department, Eastern Connecticut State
University
Application for Participation, due by May 2, 1997
Project Abstract
This project's goal is to develop a network of Educational Signposts to support K-12 student
learning and curriculum articulation across Eastern Connecticut and to enhance teacher
education and graduate programs at ECSU. This proposal seeks support for Eastern Graduate
Students who are K-12 regional teachers willing to attend a summer workshop in web-page
development and committed to integrating the WWW in their curriculum. This proposal also
seeks support for the applicant for the updating of the project's WWW pages and for developing
case studies on exemplary uses of the WWW in K-12 curriculum during 1997-98.
Project Description
Educational applications of information on the World Wide Web (VVWVV) have and will continue
to have practice-changing impact on curriculum development and delivery in primary, middle
level, secondary, and postsecondary education. The goal of this proposed project is to convene a
workshop of regional K-12 teachers during the Summer of 1997 to develop a network of K-12
Educational Signposts and Electronic Textbooks to support K-12 student learning and curriculum
articulation across the region and to enhance the teacher education and graduate programs at
Eastern. This proposal seeks stipend support for those Eastern Graduate Students who are K-12
regional teachers willing to attend a summer workshop in web-page development and committed
to integrating WWW in their curriculum. This proposal also seeks support for the ongoing
updating of the project's WWW pages and for the collection of case studies on exemplary uses of
the WWW in K-12 curriculum by the project director during 1997-98.
Background
President Clinton noted in his second inaugural address that
"ten years ago, the Internet was the mystical province of physicists; today,
it is a commonplace encyclopedia for millions of schoolchildren."
On ConneCT96 Day during September 1996, Eastern students and staff volunteered to assist
several school districts in our region to wire their schools for access to the Internet. Many more
educators in the region are seeking to incorporate information on the World Wide Web into their
curriculum, to create a "commonplace encyclopedia" for students in Eastern Connecticut.
To assist this process, the project director and students in Eastern's Education Department's
teacher education course in "Technology in the Classroom" and in the Graduate Studies program
in Education Technology have been developing prototype articles for this encyclopedia. In these
courses, students have developed "bookmarks," listings of World Wide Web addresses on a
specific topic that might be taught in a typical K-12 classroom; the first page of a WWW page
maintained by the Project Director of these 128 "bookmarks" developed in the "Technology in the
Classroom" course, is found as an appendix to this proposal. "Electronic textbooks," annotated
and expanded WWW resources lists, have been developed by the Project Director and graduate
students, in the most part veteran teaches. These graduate students have also developed
descriptions of their school program in "school homepages." The first pages of these "electronic
textbooks" and "school homepages" are also attached in the appendices. These preliminary
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WWW pages may be considered as "educational signposts" for those seeking to use the Internet
as a classroom encyclopedia and learning tool.
The project director will be presenting on "World Wide Web Applications as Tools for Expanding
Roles of Leadership in Higher Education Reform" at the American Association of Colleges for
Teacher Education conference in March, 1997. This project is an extension of this research into
K-12 curricular reform.
Project Methodology
With the support of a CSU Research Grant, the Project Director during April and May will
contact graduate students in Eastern's Master in Science in Education: Educational Technology
concentration who are practicing K-12 teachers to determine their availability for this
school-university cooperative curriculum project. The project director will seek a wide
representation of educators, with the model being 6 elementary teachers, 3 middle teachers, and 3
high school teachers. These participants should represent the total range of grades and subjects in
the elementary, middle, and high school schools.
During June, the participants will attend a workshop facilitated by the Project Director which will
include the following topics:
1. an introduction to the WWW
2. how to use search engines to find WWW educational resources
3. techniques in developing and saving bookmark listings
4. a style manual for electronic textbooks
5. editing electronic textbooks using a HTML editor
6. use of scanning software and graphic converters to illustrate textbooks
7. developing school homepages
8. creating a regional electronic encyclopedia.
The goal of this workshop will be to develop a regional network of linked educators and WWW
pages to enhance educational communications and curriculum in the region. Participants will
practice applications of WWW page editors using HTML (HyperText Markup Language), the
simple programming language at the base of most WWW pages. In the workshop, the participants
will discuss and develop a style manual for electronic textbooks for the region and plan for
curricular applications of the WWW in their instruction within their schools. Together, the
participants will create a regional map of Eastern's service area with links to their school
homepages and an interactive electronic encyclopedia.
Project Continuance
During July, the project director, with a colleague from California State University, Dominguez
Hills, will continue to develop a textbook on "Web Surfing in the Classroom" and contact several
publishers; a copy of the current prospectus appears in the appendix. The project director will
also develop a homepage for this project and expand on the links generated in the workshop.
During Fall 1997 and Spring 1998, the project director and workshop participants will keep in
contact as they expand on their applications of the WWW in their classrooms. The Project
Director will collect case studies of these applications in the classroom, with specific note on
factors influencing the use of the Internet in school settings. The Project Director will also seek
ways to include WWW applications within the Education Department's outreach efforts in
creating Professional Development Schools and in the support of other regional grant proposals
and projects.
Further funding will be sought from state and national sponsored school-university curriculum
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projects, such as National Science Foundation funding or Connecticut Council for the Humanities,
to expand the regional network to include specific subject areas and integrated curricular
projects. This project will also be brought to the attention of a committee of CSU faculty and
Chancellor's Office staff currently working with Connecticut Center for Educational and
Training Technologies to expand computer applications in K-12 schools.
Proposed Budget for Developing Educational Signposts on the World Wide Web
Stipends
For Summer 1997 workshop participation in WWW pages development,
WWW curriculum integration during 1997-98
- $250/Graduate Students-K-12 Teachers
6 elementary teachers $1,500
3 middle level teachers $750
3 high school teachers $750
total $3,000
Ongoing upgrading of project's WWW pages and case studies collection during 1997-98
Project Director's stipend $1,000
Total Support Requested $4,000
Short Vitae of Project Director
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Comparative and International Education, University of California, Los Angeles, 1982
M.A., Educational Technology, Concordia University, Montreal, 1977.
B.S., Biology, State University of New York (SUNY), Brockport, 1973.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Professor (8/1995 - ), Chair (8/1995 - ), Education Department, Eastern Connecticut State
University, Willimantic, CT.
Professor (1993 - 1995), Associate Professor (1990-1993), School of Education, Sonoma State
University, Rohnert Park, CA
Associate Professor (1988-90), Assistant Professor (1986-88), School of Education, California State
University, Los Angeles.
Assistant Professor, Center for Teacher Education and Educational Services, State University of
New York, College at Plattsburgh, 1984-86.
Teacher - Biology, Career Math, Marine Biology, Long Beach (CA) Unified School District (USD),
1982-1984.
Teacher, M. Goodman High School, Kfar Silver, Israel, 1975-1976.
High School Teacher, Peace Corps, Zaire, 1973-1975.
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