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Using
Technology As a Tool in the Classroom:
Making Connections Training
Teachers
Curriculum Links and Teaching Resources
Computers
& Technology
- Cross Country
Cyclists
- http://pointer.wphs.wpps.k12.va.us/cc_cycle.htm
- In this project, 5th grade students learn Web
authoring and social studies as they plan a cross-country
bike trip. According to teacher/coach David Lancucki,
"This project allows the freedom to exercise identified
talents, challenge known abilities, and investigate
beyond rutted pathways. The team responds to meet a
common goal and yet has access to pursue individual
interests. " Though this is not set up for other classes
to participate, it's a fine example of technology
integration, appropriate use of the Web, and authentic
learning. From West Point Elementary School in
Virginia.
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- Desktop Publishing Projects for
the K-12 Classroom
- http://desktoppub.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa082897.htm
- This site offers lesson plans for business cards,
brochures, and resumes. Adaptable to many grade levels
and various subjects, the lesson plans include variations
and resources.
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- Global ScholNet
Foundation
- http://www.gsn.org
- The Global SchoolNet Foundation (GSN) is a major
contributor to the philosophy, design, culture and
content of Internet-based learning. GSN's mission is to
"harness the power of the Internet" to provide ongoing
opportunities to support learners both in and outside of
the school environment. GSN offers a variety of free
support services to learners, but more importantly they
provide the "training wheels" needed to get started! GSN
collaborates with individuals, schools, businesses and
community organizations to design, develop, and manage
hundreds of collaborative learning projects each
year.
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- Keeping Kids Safe in the World of
Technology
- http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listkeepingki.html
- This hotlist by educator Linda Uhrenholt links to
online safety guides, software, parent groups, library
information and search engines for kids.
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- ED's Oasis'
- http://www.EDsOasis.org/Oasis.html
- The primary purpose of this site is to make the
Internet easier and more rewarding to use with students.
ED's Oasis provides links to what educators around the
country recommend as the most engaging student-centered
web sites, AND examples demonstrating effective classroom
Internet use from successful teachers.
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- International WWW Schools
Registry
- http://web66.coled.umn.edu/schools.html
- This site includes links to schools around the world.
This site can be used for research and to connect with
students and teachers across the globe.
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- Macintosh Tips and
Tutorials
- http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lakes/8613/index.html
- What is the Apple menu? My desktop is a mess; how do
I clean it up? If you are a MAC using teacher but not a
"techie" , this website is for you! Offering great tips
on using MAC features to increase productivity or to
enhance your classroom, you'll learn how easy it is to
take advantage of your computer's useful features. You'll
also find the answers to perplexing questions that you've
had for years, but were too embarrassed to ask! Step by
step directions are given, and new lessons are posted
weekly. There's also a guide to volunteering for parents
who want to help increase technology use at their
school.
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- Web Trek: Curriculum Integrated
Internet Activities for Students
- http://w3.nai.net/~chewie/
- A WebTrek... presents students with a purposeful
task; aids students in setting learning goals; guides
students with step-by-step instructions and links for
locating information; gives students a strategy for
organizing the information they locate on the web;
provides a description of how the information is to be
presented; and gives students a list of criteria to
assess their process and the product of their
research.
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