Welcome and Overview

• Overview
  

Real World Learning Objects (RWLOs)

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

• 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

Small Group Discussion

In your group, examine at least two of the RWLOs above. Discuss why these RWLOs are considered unique & compelling. What type of Internet resource does each RWLO feature? Each group should be prepared to discuss one example in a large group discussion!

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Preparation

• Connecting the Dots Presentation
  

RWLO Library Guided 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
  

Plenary Session

Small Group Discussion

Share implementation plans in your group. Pick one to share in large group discussion.

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