*WebQuests were taught extensively in a previous course and will not be covered in this one. They are listed in order to acknowledge they are part of web-based learning.

**Virtual fieldtrips will not be covered in this course. It is felt that they are something students could learn on their own. They are listed in order to acknowledge they are part of web-based learning.

• Participation in class sessions is mandatory, as discussions and shared experiences are important parts of the course. The class schedule may change as the course progresses; changes will be posted on the course website and in GMU's Townhall.

• Each student is expected to complete all readings and class exercises, as well as in-depth contribution to Townhall discussions.

• Obtaining and regularly using a computer account with access to the Internet, the WorldWideWeb, and GMU's Townhall discussion site is required. GMU makes such accounts available for free to its students.

1. Portfolio (10 points): Throughout the program students have been keeping a portfolio. They will add a section on web-based learning.
2. Class Project (20 points): Students will choose and have their students participate in one web-based project. Students will write and upload a paper that critiques the project and explains their students’ reaction to the project. This must be completed by 5/22 (recommended much earlier) - see 2/7 for specifics.
3. On-line Simulation Evaluation (15 points): Students will evaluate one on-line simulation and discuss with their group and instructor on-line. Group will write a summary of the discussion and post it to TownHall. Questions to consider when evaluating:
   • Is this a simulation?
   • Is this a good use of the Web?
   • What are the advantages of using the Web for this simulation?
   • What are the disadvantages?
4. Small Group Design (10 points): Students will be assigned to small groups. Using either NetMeeting or TappedIn students will collaborate on designing two web-based projects: Interpersonal Exchange and Collaborative Research. These ideas should be posted in TownHall or left in instructor's office in Tapped In. Note: Students need to come up with the idea, but do not need to actually design or implement the project unless except on a voluntary basis.
5. Creation of a Web-based Project (25 points): Students will create and post their own web-based project. The project idea may come from the collaboration within your group, from an idea posted in TownHall, or from an idea you developed yourself. Students will need to identify the project type (i.e. Interpersonal Exchange, Collaborative Research, Thematic Showcase Project).
6. Participation in on-line discussions (20 points): Students are expected to participate in online discussions using TownHall, Tapped In or Netmeeting. Each week a discussion will take place regarding the readings, the websites previewed for that week and about your increasing understanding of web-based learning. There will be at least three threads in Town Hall for posting - readings, web site reviews and project type (i.e. interpersonal exchange). You will be expected to post to all threads when using Town Hall.

Course Topics and Schedule
Dates	Topics	Readings/Assignments
2/7 TH (these abbr. are for the inst. only)	Introduction to the Course Introduction to Townhall Classroom intranet	Read: A New Tool in the Arsenal The Role of the Web in Curricular Reform by Craven - http://metalab.unc.edu/edweb/web.effects.html Post comments in Townhall all threads Examine these web sites for participatory project ideas: http://www.gsn.org/teach/list/hilites.html http://www.eduplace.com/projects/index.html http://www.stolaf.edu/network/iecc/ http://www1.linkonline.net/gmx/projects.htm http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/online/join.htm http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/projects.html http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/call99.html Pick a project to participate in with your class and e-mail project to Shane by 2/21/2000 Log onto http://edit797.intranets.com Use pgallag3 for the registration code.
2/14 NMC	Web-based Learning - An Overview Introduction to NetMeeting Chat	Read: Existing WBI Courses and their Design by Bannan-Ritland and Milheim http://www.virtual.gmu.edu/EDIT611/b-rchapter.htm , Netmeeting chat about Bannan-Ritland article, summarize and e-mail to Shane Review these websites: The Neverending Tale - http://www.coder.com/creations/tale/ Museum in the Classroom - http://www.museum.state.il.us/mic_home/index.html America Dreams - http://www.internet-catalyst.org/projects/amproject/index.html Check Townhall Civ II Folder Download and install NetMeeting and follow the instructions. Check Tools for new class whiteboard. Everyone please sign up for our intranet.
2/21 NMW	Web-based Learning - Advantages vs. Disadvantages	Read: Success Models for the Integration of the WWW in Primary Education by Wyld -http://elmo.scu.edu.au/sponsored/ausweb/ausweb96/educn/wyld/ Read: The Nature and Purpose of Online Discourse: A Brief Synthesis of Current Research as related to The WEB Project by Sherry - http://www.cudenver.edu/~lsherry/pubs/dialogue.htm Reader's Theater Post comments in Townhall : Weekly Topics and Reviewed Articles and Coffee House (tell us something fun besides on-line learning).
2/28 TI	Web-based Learning – Evaluating and Critiquing	Read: Active Learning on the Web by Dodge - http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/Active/ActiveLearning.html Read: "Wetware: Why Use Activity Structures?" by Harris - http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~jbharris/Virtual-Architecture/Foundation/index.html Individual on-line meeting with instructor in Tapped In about the project you and your students will be participating in. All projects should be finalized at this time. Townhall: Tools:NetMeeting Begin posting reviewed articles - Dodge/Harris ( you have two weeks)
3/6	On-line Simulations – An Overview	On-line Simulation Townhall: Continue posting reviewed articles - Dodge/Harris
3/13	On-line Simulations – Advantages and Disadvantages, Evaluating and Critiquing	Group meeting with instructor in Tapped In. Read: "Schools, Skills, and Scaffolding on the Web" by Dodge - http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/scaffolding.html Post to Townhall : Reviewed Articles and Weekly Topics
3/20	Interpersonal Exchange Projects – An Overview	Read WWW Constructivist Project Design Guide - http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/k12/livetext/curricula/general/webcurr.html Review the following websites: Flat Stanley - http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/flatstan.html My Virtual Home - http://www.eidos.techno.ru/english/projects/virt_home2/regulat_eng.htm Virtual Valentines - http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/feb98/vv98.htm Post comments in Townhall all threads (this includes coffee house,Civ, and tools)
3/27	Interpersonal Exchange Projects – Evaluating and Critiquing	Review the following websites: Postcard Geography - http://www.internet-catalyst.org/projects/PCG/postcard.html My Fellows - http://www.kidlink.org/english/kidforum-kids/fellows/ Let’s Go Around The world - http://www.ccph.com/ Post comments in Townhall Reviewed Web Sites and Weekly Topics With your partner in NetMeeting, begin brainstorming an idea for an Interpersonal Exchange Project.
4/3	Interpersonal Exchange Projects - Designing your own	Finalize and post with partner your idea for an Interpersonal Exchange Project. This will be left on the whiteboard in Shane's office in Tapped In. No Townhall postings
4/10	Interpersonal Exchange Projects - Designing your own	Read: "Telecommunications In The Classroom: Keys to Successful Telecomputing" by Rogers, Andres, Jacks, and Clauset at http://www.gsn.org/teach/articles/keys.2.success.html Post comments in Townhall Reviewed Articles, Weekly Topics, and Tools. visit Survey
4/17	Spring Break
4/24	Collaborative Research Projects – An Overview	Review the following websites: Read: "Organizing and Facilitating Telecollaborative Projects" by Harris http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/Mining/February95-TCT.html Civil War Project - http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/john-marshall/overton/cwproj/main/civilwar.shtml - link is dead..disregard this site. SG Swingers Near and Far - http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/lincoln/Swingers/index.html Leave reactions as a note posted to "collaborative_research_1" in Shane's office in Tapped In. No Townhall postings
5/1	Collaborative Research Projects – Evaluating and Critiquing	Read: Chapter 2: In the Kitchen – Designs for Telecollaboration and Telepresencehttp://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~jbharris/Virtual-Architecture/Telecollaboration/index.html Review the following websites: Water Quality testing at Ingram’s Pond http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/project/cepwebpt2/mathsci/servit/clevelandweb.html Mars Millennium Project http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ltc/mars/index.html Journey North 1999 - http://www.learner.org/jnorth/ Leave reactions as a note posted to "collaborative_research_2" in Shane's office in Tapped In No Townhall postings. Begin working on indivual web-based project website.
5/8	Collaborative Research Projects – Designing your own	Read: Learning Circles - http://www.att.com/education/lcguide/p.intro/a.intro.html Review these websites: Creating Peace -http://www.castle.net/~slalbert/advice.html http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/tomlongboat/collaborative_web-based_projects/ With your partner, discuss the websites and come up with an idea for a Collaborative Research Project. using NetMeeting. Post to Townhall Weekly Topics, Reviewed Articles and Reviewed Web Sites Continue working on individual web-based project website (due 5/27).
5/15	Collaborative Reasearch Projects - Designing your own	Finalize and post to Townhall the idea for a Collaborative Research Project (new folder) Continue working on individual web-base project website (due 5/27).
5/22	Individual Web-Base Project Website	Continue working on individual web-base project website (due 5/27) . Post evaluation of the project completed with students in Townhall. (new folder)
5/27	Evaluating Web-Based Projects	Web-based Project Website Due - send Shane the URL