The World Wide Web started in the United States for 1) military reasons (ARPANET and MILNET) and 2) empower humans to think better on the road, at work, or at home. I was astounded to see the growth in the usage by billions of people. I was also not amazed to see that all users prefer to surf the web using their native language. It was interesting to find out that the web gives all people an uncontrolled channel to project their own voice and promote their view.
The creation of the internet is very well explained. I got a bit lost but was happy to understand the difference between company's addresses when they have the .org and .com. I would like to review the protocols during our Elluminate on Thursday. I am a complete novice at this.
I would like to know if our professor, Dr. Rogers, or our iTeach Lounge has a copy of the IALLT with the detailed description of the services that language lab personnel should provide so that when I confronted with the vast labs in my new school setting, I will know what to ask for.
Cyber-guru's were introduced. This is a very important support contact to have. JavaScript and plug-ins are new words for me. I can appreciated the authors comment when he wrote that the technical information is not what will help a teacher use technology in their room without a clear pedagogy. Meaning, the TEACHER is the most crucial link.
Since the internet is the medium that our students understand, pay attention to, and like to use, it is essential and imperative, I believe, that teachers and administration learn to use this method because the very nature of the internet is to encourage student-centered learning rather than teacher-centered learning. Our students will not only use this to learn content but learn to use this in business and diplomatic contexts.
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