Three new things I've learned...
1. The internet was first invented by the U.S. Department of Justice in the 1970's to allow quick communication between researchers in over 30 locations. The Department of Justice saw the internet as a valuable tool to communicate with the different defense locations to prevent nuclear attack. Because the internet was funded by the Department of Justice's Advanced Research Projects Agency, the original name was ARPAnet.
2. Internet addresses are called Uniform Resource Locators, or URL's. The last three letters entered in the URL's address line are the domain designator, which indicates the type of content found at the site. The most common designators used are ".com", which is for a commercial site, ".gov", which is for a government site, ".net", which is for networks or internet service providers, ".edu", which is for higher education institutions and ".org", which is for non-commercial organizations.
3. Distance Learning, as classified by the United States Distance Learning Association, is the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance. Distance Learning provides fast access to information, fast communication for group work, access to learning materials, access to courses not available locally, access to education for students who learn from home and can increase interaction among students and between students and teachers.
Two connections to my teaching..
1. Distance Learning is a great tool available for students who have choose to complete school from home or have to complete school from home because of disabilities or discipline. Distance Learning makes home schooling easier for students. Distance Learning allows us as teachers to have another route to reach students who are unable to complete normal schooling.
2. As teachers, we can have the option to design Distance Learning courses for students and may be able to instruct online courses. We will be able to use activities like online research, online materials, web based lessons and virtual courses and programs to reach students who need to utilize Distance Learning to complete high school.
On question I have about the reading...
1. How lenient are most school districts as far as allowing teachers to participate and design online courses and programs for the students?
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