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The Yellow Brick Road

In this page we will attempt to outline the process that most people follow on their way to creating web based content for their classrooms. This list is a work in progress and if you have any comments or suggestions please e-mail admin@innovativelearninginstitute.com.
 
1. Understanding why it is worth joining the process creating web based content?
 
 
        Example:
 
    b. Connected Learing.
 
        Example:
 
    c. Time- Because one persons work will reach many educators.
 
        Example: Question the tech guy "How do I make my home computer run faster?"
 
            Answer: Create a web resource or answer the question daily.
            Time nessasary to create web resourse 1 hour vs when my schedule permits?
 
     d.Space- because I do not have to be in my classroom?
 
            Example: student asked for work sheet from 5th period health class?
 
                Answer: Check web page for todays assignment. (Watch todays lesson video and worksheet)
 
Here is a great Ted Talk on cell phones from Jan Chipchase which explains more on how technology allows us to strech beyond our normal reach of space and time. Launch Video.
 2. Start publishing materials online.
 
    a. Gain access to publish on some form of a website.
 
    b. Gain access to a course management system.