Using the Internet and Technology in the Classroom



Appleworks Educator Resources (wonderful resources, tips, tutorials, and templates for those who use AppleWorks on Apple computers--creating a course syllabus, evaluating software, seating charts, databases, classroom presentations, student assessments, a gradebook, and a lesson creator--free clip art also

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

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

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

Connections+ (consists of Internet resources--lesson plans, activities, curriculum resources--linked with corresponding subject-area content standards)

Constelllation (video teleconferencing, discussion forums, chat sessions, curriculum projects)

Cut-and-Paste Plagiarism:  Preventing, Detecting and Tracking Online Plagiarism

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 (Internet training resources covering a wide range of topics from quick tips for running an Internet training session, to in-depth discussions of methods for teaching technology)

How to Teach the Internet

Instructor Guide:  Introduction to the Internet (tutorial for teachers)

Integrate the Internet Into the Classroom (resources to help teachers use telecommunications effectively for student learning)

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

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 (this profile tool will help you compare your current instructional practices with a set of indicators for engaged learning and high-performance technology)

Learn More about the Internet (improve your knowledge/skills in using 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)

Professional Development in Information Technology (improve your information technology skills and understanding and see how information technologies can assist student K-12 learning)

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 (excellent tutorials)

Student Guide:  Introduction to the Internet (tutorial for students)

Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers

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 & Learning Online:  Grants & Contests

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 Academy (a centralized resource of online courses designed to help educators effectively integrate technology into their curriculum, while updating their professional credentials on their terms ó anytime, anywhere)

Virtual Blackboard (teaching modules and information for creating virtual lessons)

Virtual School (be sure to visit this online high school)

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


 
 

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