Links for Using the Internet and Technology in the Classroom



AskLN (online mentoring program that provides coaching to teachers, by teachers, on how to use technology effectively in the classroom)

Bibliography on Evaluating Internet Resources

Claris K-12 Educator Connection (Claris software program files and templates for creating a course syllabus, evaluating software, seating charts, databases, classroom presentations, student assessments, a gradebook, and a lesson creator--free clipart also)

Classroom Connect (hard to beat for resources for integrating computers in the classroom)

Community Learning Network (CLN helps K-12 teachers integrate technology into their classrooms)

Computers in Social Studies (promotes the use of technology and computers in the K-12 social studies classes)

Connecting Students (Interactive Sites for Students) (organized by subject)

Connections+ (internet resources linked with subject area content standards--detailed lesson plans, activities, and curriculum resources)

Critical Connections (video teleconferencing, discussion forums, chat sessions, curriculum projects)

Ed's Oasis (sections entitled ratings, resources, role models, actions, and utilities--all related to using the internet for instruction)

Educast (delivers education news, articles, maps, charts, and current-events-based lesson plans using After Dark screen saver technology on your school network computer or your desktop at home, and offers Email and Web pages to teachers--all free!)

Educational Software Cooperative (free educational software)

Education with New Technologies (designed to help educators develop powerful learning experiences for students through the effective integration of new technologies)

EdWeb (exploring technology and school reform)

Electronic HTML Lessons

Getting Online: A Friendly Guide for Teachers, Students, and Parents

Harnessing the Power of the Web: A Tutorial

How to Teach the Internet

Instructor's Guide to Internet Plagiarism (designed to help teacher's determine if students plagiarize from the net--a list of "suspicious" titles, "dead giveaways" to watch out for; and a list of web sites that promote cheating)

Interactive Teacher Online

Internet 101 (an online teacher tutorial on how to use the Internet)

Internet Classroom Activities (individual, group, and class lesson plans using the internet that students can access online, or that you can print out and distribute)

Internet Connections: Technology in Education (many links in these categories: evaluation tools, funding resources, guides, organizations, research)

Internet for Educators

Internet in the Classroom

Internet for Beginners and Designers

Internet Tutorials n' Surfing Guides (links to dozens of sites offering tutorials and guides to using the net and its information, resources, and communication capabilities)

Introduction to the Internet for Teachers (tutorial and links)

Learning With Technology Profile Tool (assessment tool for measuring the success of technology-infused classroom activities)

Learn-Net (mailing lists for those new to computers and the Internet)

M & M Software (large library of shareware, freeware, public domain and software for every grade level and subject matter-- operating systems include Windows, Macintosh, Apple II and MS DOS)

MaranGraphics (internet dictionary developed for K-12 students and teachers that contains colorful, easy to use information on computer terms, with excellent cartoon illustrations your kids will like)

MEGAlinks for Teachers: Business and Computers

MEGAlinks for Teachers: Technology Education

Online Educator

PBS Teacher Connex (help in using public broadcasting in your curriculum)

Resources for Educators (plan for and use technology as a powerful teaching and learning tool--AT&T Learning Network)

Spider's Apprentice (How To Use Web Search Engines)

STIMULUS Internet 101

Teacher's Guide For Creating (Free) Web Pages

Teacher's Internet Use Guide (how to create internet lessons aligned with state standards)

Teacher's Lounge (friendly, interactive, online instructional guide to the Internet for teachers and other educators)

TeacherZone (primer on computers and the Internet; the latest news about technology in education; information on technology grants and research; advice on building Web sites; software and book reviews; and discussion areas where educators can trade tips and ask questions)

Technology Enhanced Lesson Plans

Technology in the Curriculum Evaluations Database (continuously updated information and ratings of instructional technology resources of all kinds--including educational internet software, books, videos, and CD-ROMs)

TechWeb News (ezine devoted to tech news and views with a daily news synopsis)

Tips for Using the Internet

TrackStar (combines web pages and hyperlinks into a fully-featured teacher lesson plan or student presentation--enter a list of links and TrackStar instantly organizes them into an interactive Web page that can be accessed from anywhere)

Virtual School (new lessons every two weeks require students to solve problems, or answer questions using information obtained from the internet)

Web Teacher (tutorials in 19 different topic areas to help you use the internet--from basic internet navigation to advanced HTML)

Web Tour (created by well-known education experts, walks teachers through various education-related uses of the World Wide Web)




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