Welcome and Overview

• Overview
  

Real World Learning Objects (RWLOs)

• Introduction to Unique & Compelling Resources
• Example RWLO: Human Genetics and the Dominant Trait
  

Small Group Discussion

In your group, examine at least one of the RWLOs below. Discuss why the RWLO is considered unique & compelling. What type of Internet resource does the RWLO feature? Each group should be prepared to discuss one example in a large group discussion! Science RWLO: Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics Math RWLO: Logarithms and Car Payments Language Arts RWLO: Understanding the Writing Process through Walt Whitman's Notebooks Ed Tech RWLO: Online Collaborative Writing

RWLO Library Exploration

• RWLO Library

Small Group Discussion

Review several RWLOs in your discipline. Share at least one example in your group. Discuss how this RWLO would be useful in your course and what obstacles you might face when implementing it. Each group should be prepared to share one RWLO in a large group discussion.

RWLO Implementation Plan

Commentary Laura Blinderman Associate Professor Mercer County Community College [Alternate: Quicktime Movie]

• Implementation Plan Worksheet
• RWLO Blog
  

RWLO Dissemination

• Connecting the Dots in Teacher Preparation
• RWLO: Using Real World Learning Objects to Engage Students

Additional Resources & Wrap-up

• RWLO Learning Community
• CIESE Real-Time Data Projects
• Real-Time Data Sources
• Exploring Primary Sources
• List of Primary Sources
• CIESE Telecollaborative Projects
• Intercultural E-mail Classroom Connections - Higher Ed (registration req'd)
• ePALs Classroom Exchange
• Real-time Statistics Activities