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The Computer as an Educational Tool

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Evaluating Internet Information

• Author • Producer • Site • Publication • Purpose • Date of publication

• Arrangement • Intended audience • Coverage • Writing

style/reasoning • References

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Integrating Internet-Based Tools into the Curriculum

• Email • Internet Pen Pals (Keypals) • Mentor Projects • Blogs • Podcasting

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Integrating Internet-Based Tools into the Curriculum

(cont.) • World Wide Web

– Multicultural understanding – Group projects – Electronic field trips – Research projects – Parallel problem solving – WebQuests – Scavenger hunts – Website displays

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Prescreened Collections of Websites

• EduHound – http://www.eduhound.com

• Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators – http://school.discovery.com/schrockguid

• Yahoo!® Kids – http://kids.yahoo.com

http://www.eduhound.com/

http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide

http://kids.yahoo.com/

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Educational and Learning Networks

• Classroom Connect® – http://corporate.classroom.com

• DiscoverySchool.com – http://school.discovery.com

• Scholastic.com – http://teacher.scholastic.com

http://corporate.classroom.com/

http://school.discovery.com/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Internet Archives

• The Educator’s Reference Desk – http://www.eduref.org

• The Library of Congress – http://www.loc.gov/index.html

http://www.eduref.org/

http://www.loc.gov/index.html

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Other Internet Resources

• Web Portals – Offer a broad range of services and

resources

• Distance Education – Course Management System (CMS)

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Curriculum Infusion Ideas

• Adventures of Cyberbee: Curriculum Ideas – http://www.cyberbee.com/intclass.html

• Art Education Internet Links: Art & Learning to Think & Feel – http://www.goshen.edu/art/ed/art-ed-

links.html

• Big Ideas Outline – http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/letsnet/

noframes/bigideas

http://www.cyberbee.com/intclass.html

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Curriculum Infusion Ideas (cont.)

• The Children's Literature Web Guide – http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown

• The Creative Teaching Site – http://www.creativeteachingsite.com

• Education World®: The Educator's Best Friend – http://www.educationworld.com

Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition)

Curriculum Infusion Ideas (cont.)

• English Learning Area – http://wwwfp.education.tas.gov.au/english/

• Internet Sites Supporting Project Based Teaching and Learning – http://www.internet4classrooms.com/

project.htm

• Karin's ESL PartyLand: Teaching with the Internet – http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/

internet.htm

The Computer as an Educational Tool
Evaluating Internet Information
Integrating Internet-Based Tools into the Curriculum
Integrating Internet-Based Tools into the Curriculum (cont.)
Prescreened Collections of Websites
Educational and Learning Networks
Internet Archives
Other Internet Resources
Curriculum Infusion Ideas
Curriculum Infusion Ideas (cont.)
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