Student Background

24 females, 4 males Approx. 20-46 years old 7 students reported creating a web page prior

to course (template format only) Most students familiar with word processing

and internet surfing ; several reported knowledge limited to word processing (no email or internet)

Only 2 students reported creating a web page previously for an education course—teacher directed format

Reflections on the web page project in relation to other College of Education projects (Fall)

The Good: Usually the most creative/interesting thing we get to do

is create a poster on a topic/type a paper. Time-consuming, but I feel much more able to use

technology in the classroom. The assignment (integration) made the project

worthwhile. The most intellectually challenging and worthwhile project I have ever done!

I liked it because it was directly related to other courses. It was out of my “comfort zone”, but it is actually

relevant to my teaching and I’m glad we did it.

Reflections Continued

The Bad (& Ugly) Unclear instruction/not enough lab time I don’t like having to be creative. Tell me

exactly what to do! I wasn’t learning how to do it in a formal

computer class so it was stressful! Introduce requirements immediately in the

semester for both courses—work on it all semester.

How does this relate to teaching? Will I ever use it?

Reflections on how web page assignment changed student views on technology (Fall)

Teachers always told me that taking kids to the lab is a pain. I am going to try my hardest to implement technology because these pages are so great.

I see now what a powerful tool it is! I’ve always thought it was important but

didn’t know how to do it. You’ve done us a huge favor—thanks!

Reflections on web pages as a teaching strategy following internship (Spring)

I will use my web page or create another one. It has been a great tool for interviewing for a job. Several students reported publishing their page on their

own domain. My students loved it! I saw motivation in some students who rarely displayed

it. I can use this in so many ways! I’ve made one for a unit

and want to make one for my cheerleaders. I’m not sure how this experience will impact my

classroom later.

Short-Term Results of the Web Page Instruction All of the students created an additional web

page for classroom use (INTECH) 1/3 of the students reported utilizing the web

page they created in the course in their Internship classroom

Nearly ½ reported creating another web page, in addition to INTECH page for use in their internship classroom, for future use, or for their cooperating teacher

Perceived barriers to developing/utilizing web pages during internship Web page created in the course was

not appropriate for the grade level/curriculum of their internship

Lack of student access to computer equipment at schools

Restraints placed upon intern by cooperating teacher

Reflections on the most difficult part of creating the web page

Choosing an appropriate topic for integration Getting started—I depended on classmates to

help me when I was stuck. Instructions need to be very clear. Choosing a background and centering

everything. Creating links. Choosing information to include so that it

supported unit.

Additional Information

www.westga.edu/~anazzal (For presentation information and student web pages)

http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/eval.html (For information on web site evaluation and creating web pages for instructional purposes)