Teleresearch, Information Searching and Knowledge Conversion
Multiple Choice
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Teleresearch
According to Judi Harris, what is teleresearch. What are the two criteria that must be considered before building teleresearch into the curriculum? What are the six purposes for students to use the Internet in their research activities?
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Harris defines teleresearch as ´using a computer connected to a telecommunications network, like the Internet, to do research at a distance.´
The two criteria for building teleresearch into the curriculum: whether it allows students to do something they couldn´t do before, or second, whether they can do it better by using the Internet.
The six purposes for students to use the Internet in their research activities:
To practice information-seeking skills
To become informed about a topic of inquiry and/or answer a question
To review multiple perspectives on an issue
To generate data needed to explore a topic
To solve authentic problems
To publish synthesized and/or critiqued information overviews for other students to use
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Information Searching Short Answer
What are the six steps in Kuhlthau´s information search process? What affective states are associated with each? Why is brainstorming important in the early stages of this process?
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The six steps:
Initiation (contemplating the task and possible topics; uncertainty)
Selection (selecting a topic; optimism)
Exploration (encountering inconsistency and incompatibility; confusion)
Formulation (forming a focused perspective; clarity)
Collection (gathering and documenting; confidence)
Presentation (connecting and extending; satisfaction or disappointment)
Three affective states: thoughts, feelings, and actions
Why brainstorming is important: Kuhlthau defines the information search process as open-ended and problem-focused. She says that brainstorming must occur early in the process in order to generate, clarify, and share ideas.
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Knowledge Conversion Short Answer
According to Nonaka, what are the four patterns of knowledge conversion? In your opinion, which of the four do you find the most useful for your classroom? Provide an example from your own experience.
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The four patterns of knowledge conversion:
From tacit to tacit, or socialization: This consists of shared experiences, modeling behavior, on-the-job training, and evolving communities of practice. The context tends to be very specific.
From explicit to explicit, or combination: Existing knowledge is reconfigured and documented. It can be thought of as the repackaging of information, such as information processing. Examples are libraries, museums, and databases. This area is well researched, but the context may lack personal meaning.
From tacit to explicit, or externalization: Nonaka says that this is the realm of metaphor, the sharing of personal experiences, and mutual trust. This area is intriguing but not well developed, so we know very little about this pattern.
From explicit to tacit, or internalization: He says that this is the realm of traditional education and the classroom, involving an action-orientation, learning by doing, and experimentation.
The remainder of the question has no sample answer and depends upon individual teacher´s experiences.
Technology Enriched Learning
