http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/ RecentChanges for idt516faq http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/feedlogo.gif http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki 1.3.8 support@pbwiki.com http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Susie Nichols) Susie Nichols edited Current Student Questions The features are what make Netvibes more than a normal blog. Netvibes is a personal homepage where you can customize and access links, access email, have a calendar, list appointments, check weather, access news feeds, perform searches etc. Your customizable page can be accessed from any computer with Internet access . Many blogs have some of these atributes, but rarely all of them. This feature is similar to Google homepage
Will wikis like simteach become an important resource for educators in the near future?
SimTeach is managed by Jeremy Kemp, assistant director of the Second Life Campus at San Jose State University. The wiki is full of resources for educators and trainers who take teaching to another level. Law enforcement, the military and healthcare are a few of the disciplines that use simulated teaching on a regular basis. Visit the SimTeach website at http://www.simteach.com/.
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]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:13:47 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Susie Nichols) Susie Nichols edited Current Student Questions An excellent answer to what the invisible or deep web is and why we need to know about the invisible web can be found on the other page of this wiki, Prospective Student Questions. Check it out.
I have heard of WebQuests before. What are they and how do they work?
wide web.http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/index_sub2.html
The above web. The link has demonstrations below demonstrates how webQuests work and how it is are used in classrooms. classrooms.
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/index_sub2.html
When searching for information, how far into the invisible web is too far, to retrieve actual/creditable information?
Depending upon how much information one needs, one can never go too far into the invisible web for valid data -- it just will be more time consuming to:
As c]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:07:18 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Susie Nichols) Susie Nichols edited Current Student Questions I am a Law Enforcement Major and taking this class as a elective in my LEJA masters degree program. I think this class is suitable for all majors, and as technology increases and crimes increase on the internet this is a great class to learn how the internet is set up, and how to search for things much quicker and easier. I believe that IDT students and any other student in any program can learn this information, and this information can be used in most settings or careers.
Internet Resources for Teachers and Trainers is an excellent course for any person that is going into teaching. Education today is not the same as it was 20, 10 or 5 years ago. Educators and trainers have aligned their teaching methods with current technology based upon research and experience. Children as young as pre-school are exposed to computers in the classroom. Educators have a vast resource of information via the Internet and publications to enhance their teaching.
Examples: Internet Resources for<]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:34:06 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Susie Nichols) Susie Nichols edited Current Student Questions Many students do not realize that they can change who looks at their social network pages like facebook, myspace, yahoo personals, etc. Students or anyone that has these blogs can change exactly who see's their pages, they can be able to restrict so only people who are their friends can look at their blog. But the point of these sites are to share with a large amount of people your life, and pictures and statements from these sites can be copied, and put directly onto the internet where anyone can look at them.
I believe every employer wants a trustworthy employee, and most companies are turning to alternative methods of finding out a possible employee's past history, and that includes whatever they may be able to find. Be careful what you post and remember it may come back to haunt you in a future job or position.
Excerpt from Searching for Entry Level Job Seekers on MySpace (http://www.collegerecruiter.com/weblog/2006/08/searching_for_e.php)
So how can an employer effectively use MySpace and F]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:30:21 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (val) val edited Current Student Questions I know the Invisible Web is very trustworthy, however many sites cost and they are often harder to locate for my elementary students. Is there any type of rating system using a star or number method for regular Internet sites (outside of the Invisible Web) that are in place to check for reliable and trustworthy sites?
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the curser cursor is near the bottom?
What would you consider to be the advantages of a Wiki rather than a Blog?
One of the advantages of a Wiki is that, as a 'living document,' it can be added to with more current information as that information becomes available. Wiki's also allow others to edit current information within the document thus eliminating having to read through all the individual posts as in a blog.
]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:12:01 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Tammy Browning) Tammy Browning commented on Current Student Questions Thanks for the information regarding Google documents. I have heard of others using it, but did not make the connection of using it as a wiki. I appreciate the suggestion.]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:06:01 +0000 com http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Prospective+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Michael Ferro) Michael Ferro edited Prospective Student Questions I have a 56K dial-up Internet connection. Is this adequate speed for this course?
For most interactions withWestern Online and the Blackboard internet classroom, a 56k dialup connection to the internet should be adequate for a patient user. Most of the reading assignments or other material on Western Online are text-based and should not prove challenging for a 56k user. Butthe nature of internet courses also require the uploading ofassignment files and browsing other sites on the internet, which may require a faster connection.This would not necessarily be impossible from a 56k connection, butmight be difficult.
What Internet Browser should I use for this class?
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I have a 56K dial-up Internet connection. Is this adequate speed for this course?
For most interactions withWestern Online and the Blackboard internet classroom, a 56k dialup connection to the internet should be adequate for a patient user. Most of the reading assignments or other material on Western Online are text-based and should not prove challenging for a 56k user. Butthe nature of internet courses also require the uploading ofassignment files and browsing other sites on the internet, which may require a faster connection.This would not necessarily be impossible from a 56k connection, butmight be difficult.
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]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:30:53 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Robert Marr) Robert Marr edited Current Student Questions As changes are posted you will be alerted to those changes through the e-mail address you used for logging into the wiki page. The e-mails use color highlights so you are able to view the original text and the edited text.
I am interested in using a wiki for my lesson plan final project. What is the best online wiki to use? Are there other wikis available besides pbwiki? Is it possible for more than one user to edit a wiki page at the same time?
One that I'm familiar with and the first I ever attempted to use is
Google Documents . The log in/create account page can be found at http://google.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup . It was definitely a learning experience. In the Google wiki, more than one person could edit simultaneously. I'm not certain if it was our group inexperience using the wiki but when people edited at the same time, some edited material didn't turn out the way it was intended. It was the group concensus that probably more than one person was trying t]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:58:12 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Ed Price) Ed Price edited Current Student Questions I used Frontpage to create my classroom website. It really is a great program. The only downfall is the price. I used the program through my district. The program is very easy to use. I didn't even have to read directions!
What is the difference between NetVibes & blogs?? They look the same to me. I see NetVibes has more features...but they look like they have the same concepts.
The features are what make Netvibes more than a normal blog. Netvibes is a personal homepage where you can customize and access links, access email, have a calendar, list appointments, check weather, access news feeds, perform searches etc. Your customizable page can be accessed from any computer with Internet access . Many blogs have some of these atributes, but rarely all of them. This feature is similar to Google homepage
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]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:01:02 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Ed Price) Ed Price edited Current Student Questions One class project involves collaborating on a wiki, and the instructions suggest we should "edit our group mate's work". I'm uncomfortable changing work submitted by my group mate. What are some suggestions or strategies for overcoming this hesitance?
Collaboration beforehand is always the best practice. However if that option is not a possibility, which it sometimes isn't, due to lack of immediacy in communication, my suggestion is just go ahead and do it. You should always have some valid reasoning in hand to justify the action. If the originator disagrees too vehemently with your arguments, s/he can always change yours.
Confidence in your work or research will help you to overcome hesitation in editing.I was once hesitant to critique someone on an online class and tried to nicely suggest he/she was doing the wrong. The Professor criticized me for not being direct and lowered my score. From this point on my confidence grew. Edit what you feel will improve the work and be confident.]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:37:05 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Tammy Browning) Tammy Browning edited Current Student Questions What is the best way to track who has made what changes in a wiki such as this? The History only appears to display a "snapshot" of the entire page. Is there an easy, efficient way to trace specific posts and/or changes to a certain author?
As changes are posted you will be alerted to those changes through the e-mail address you used for logging into the wiki page. The e-mails use color highlights so you are able to view the original text and the edited text.
wiki page? page at the same time?
Blogs!
How does one go about uploading music to a blog?
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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:06:20 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (debnorton) debnorton edited Current Student Questions As changes are posted you will be alerted to those changes through the e-mail address you used for logging into the wiki page. The e-mails use color highlights so you are able to view the original text and the edited text.
I am interested in using a wiki for my lesson plan final project. What is the best online wiki to use? Are there other wikis available besides pbwiki? Is it possible for more than one user to edit a wiki page?
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How does one go about uploading music to a blog?
You first have to click on custimize your page, then click on your layout, then the page element tab. after that at the bottom of the page is a add page element link and that opens up new window allowing a user to add the HTML widget then enter the link from the music that you found.
Is there a way that blogs can be incorporated into a mathematics classroom?
Since blogs are used to share information in a post mathematics is actually an ideal subject for a blog. The inst]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:05:59 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Prospective+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (debnorton) debnorton edited Prospective Student Questions If I enroll and take the IDT516 course, do I need to log in to the class each day and if so approximately how much time do I need to spend at my computer per session?
It is usually not necessary to log into the class every day, but it is helpful to at least check in every couple of days. The amount of time spent per session is completely up to you. You can spend anywhere from 5 minutes to hours on the site at a time! The class is divided into Modules, and time commitments vary, depending upon the assignments for each Module. The class is very flexible, assignments are posted at least one week before the due date, thus allowing plenty of time to plan ahead in order to complete the assigned work.
class easier. easier. There is also a rubric provided to give you specific guidelines for your postings.
Do I have to be enrolled in t]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:43:10 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Prospective+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Dana Fellows) Dana Fellows edited Prospective Student Questions IDT 516
What do you learn in 516?
2007). IDT IDT 516 teaches the best ways to search for information on the web, including advanced research techniques and searching the invisible web. The The course also includes how to evaluate the quality of the web sites found in web searches. Other Other internet resources explored in 516 include wikis and blogs, parts of Web 2.0.
When taking the class, the learner will soon realize they have used many of the resources prior to the course, and that Web 2.0 is full of familiar features. However, even if some of these features may be familiar, most students will learn more and better ways to do things they may already being doing such as how to refine search techniques and use new search engines.
Why should I take 516?
results. It It is recommended to take this course early in your coursework if you are in the IDT Masters program, as it is vital for continued study ]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:25:54 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (val) val edited Current Student Questions Another reason is some people don't have Word, Excel, or any Microsoft software but do have Acrobat Reader (available as a free download at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) which opens any and all PDF files.
It seems that everything online requires a password. Obviously for security reasons this is needed and a good thing. I have a ton of passwords for internet tools such as my e-mail, access to my bank account, credit card account, wiki, blog, netvibes portal, and so much more. Is it a good idea to have one password that you use to access everything online? Why or Why not?
if you're your password were compromised by hackers at one internet site, it would lay open all of the other internet sites that you visit, as well as your own assets, to the hackers/thieves plundering of you and the internet sites you visit.
Do you have any tips that can help one remember all the passwords they may have?
and numbers, if you chan]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:44:11 +0000 mod http://idt516faq.pbwiki.com/Current+Student+Questions email.hidden@example.com (Tammy Browning) Tammy Browning edited Current Student Questions When developing the final project, do any of you in an educational environment find sites blocked and technology staff concerned with students using wikis and blogs?
I have a big issue with working on the project at school. There are many sites that are blocked at my school. I teach at an elementary school and the oldest grade is 4th. We mainly have sites blocked so they don't slow down the district internet. Some of these sites really slow it down. The site mainly blocked are the networking sites such as: Myspace, Facebook, & YouTube. There are also many others.
What kind of technical support do you have when working with your server and internet safety software? If there is a site blocked that we really want to use, we can contact our technical support and request them to remove the block. Most of the sites we use with younger students have been researched prior to using with them, so if something is blocked we know before students attempt to access them. Occassionally, students may conduct t]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:40:32 +0000 mod