Online Learning Tutorial: Being Successful with Online Learning

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Being Successful with Online Learning

Unit 1
Orientation

Unit 2
Course Organization

Unit 3
Online Content

Unit 4
Threaded Discussions

Unit 5
Authentic Projects

Unit 6
Using Feedback

Unit 7
Self Reflection

Course Assessment

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unit 3 Discovering Online Content Resources

The purpose of any course is to learn content. In the OPEN NH model for online courses all our content is delivered online. There are no textbooks or printed materials to purchase or use. So is there rich content available online for educators? In this unit, you’ll explore the online content available in the five core content areas: the Arts, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. While there are tons of online written content presented at all learning levels. For this tutorial, we’ll explore elementary and middle level content in all areas. You can focus on your own individual area, or get a sampling of the richness of online resources available in all content areas.

goals

After completing this unit, you will be able to:

Understand the richness of online content available in all five core curricular areas.
Recognize that online content is available at a wide range of understanding and ability levels.

Reading

OPEN NH online courses consist of readings, online discussions, and project work. However, this tutorial will use only video and short activities rather than articles and other readings for content information.

Watch

Watch one of the Teacher Tube Videos that present their content in engaging ways.

The Arts Strong Art Foundations - A Good Art Start

Link: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=1d1853111db00c02d48b

English Language Arts Blending Sounds Lesson Movie

Link: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=b6c6d09a055553136593

Mathematics Abbott and Costello Math Problems

Link: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=93b89d8fbee5667d077f

Science Simple Harmonic Motion

Link: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ef05cfe51b86e5d1458e

Social Studies 1066-Choosing a New King

Link: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=7df047d63d66fe4ac560

Below are some interactive sites in each of the 5 content areas that can be found online. These are but a few of the many resources available online.

The Arts

Inside Art

Link: http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/

What is sculpture?

Link: http://www.stlouis.art.museum/sfysculpture/index.html

English Language Arts

Sentence Types

Link: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/clubhouse/index_pre.html

Characters

Link: http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/characte.htm

Mathematics

Mapping Tiles from BBC Education

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/bathroom.html

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Link: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vLibrary.html

Science

Human Anatomy Online sponsored by www.MyHealthScore.com

Link: http://www.innerbody.com/

You Try it from A Science Odyssey at PBS

Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/

Social Studies

Native America Names for Kids

Link: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/native-american/names/index.html

Social Studies Skills Tutor

Link: http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/ss_skills_tutor/#

Online Content Discussion

Consider what you learned from watching the video in your content area. Notice how content is blended with 21^st Century communication and learning skills.

What is your opinion of the quality and scope of content presented in the videos?

How might you use internet resources to enhance your content knowledge?

To participate in the discussion, go to the Unit 3 Discussion Forum and add your comments.