General Information about New Technological Designs courses

Title: WISE: The Web-based Inquiry Science Environment

Author: Vincent Amode

Abstract: A comprehensive introduction of WISE

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): WISE

Title: Second Life

Author: Lorraine Emerick

Abstract: A comprehensive introduction of Second Life, a virtual learning environment, and its business use and educational use.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): second life

Title: Moodle (Note, insufficient information on the page)

Author: Kevin Goodman

Abstract: N/A

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): Moodle

Title: Digital Libraries and the International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL)

Author: Julie Smit

Abstract: A comprehensive introduction of digital library, and its advantages and disadvantages. A comprehensive introduction of ICDL (International Children’s Digital Library) project and its goals.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): digital libraries, ICDL

Title: World Watcher; Math Forum

Author: Patrice Torcivia

Abstract: A general introduction of the software called "My World", a Geographic Information System (GIS) and its educational use.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): My World GIS

Title: WorldWatcher

Author: Yueh-Chen Weng

Abstract: A general description of the program “WorldWatcher” and its educational applications

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): WorldWatcher

Title: Inspiration

Author: Yueh-Chen Weng

Abstract: A brief introduction of Inspiration software

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): Inspiration software

Title: The Inquiry Learning Forum

Author: Caitlin Donahue

Abstract: A brief introduction of Inquiry Learning Forum (ILF) and its educational implications.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): Inquiry Learning Forum (ILF)

Title: TeacherTube

Author: Caitlin Donahue

Abstract: A brief introduction of TeacherTube and its educational implications.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): TeacherTube

Title: Facebook & Social Bookmarking

Author: Xiyao Huang

Abstract: A general description of Facebook, a social networking site, and Social Bookmarking, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): Facebook, Social Bookmarking

Title: Programming Tool for Children

Author: Jingping Chen

Abstract: A general description of two programming tools that young children can learn and do programming-- Starlogo, BBB, and Scratch.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): young children, programming

Title: Virtual Worlds

Author: Jane Wilde

Abstract: A general introduction of River City and Second Life, as well as their unique features and limitations.

Course Objective: N/A

Tag(s): virtual world, River City, Second Life