The document lists 10 best uses of the Internet in teaching and learning. These include using social networking to stay connected and share information, online shopping for school and other supplies, keeping up with current events through newsletters and websites, using educational games and virtual tours as learning tools, email and online communication for teachers and students, finding lesson plans and resources for teachers online, pursuing online education opportunities, and conducting research more conveniently online.

1. 10 best uses of Internet in Teaching and Learning By Erika Tuff Tech EDU 6606 Dr. Yang

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3. Social networking #10 Social networking is a great way to remain in touch with friends and family members. It is also good for sharing pictures and advertising. Many people have gotten their big breaks from using social networking sites.

4. SHOPPING #9 Online shopping is the route when you’re in need of books for school, clothes, shoes, etc., but no time to go out and purchase. With the help of the websites below online shopping is a breeze!

5. Current events #8 When on the go the internet is the best way to keep up with current events. The television is not always available, but with the new technology that is being used the internet is always available while using the computer, phones, etc. It is much easier to subscribe to newsletters and listservs for the most current news.

6. EDUCATIONAL GAMES #7 Many schools as well as households are using educational websites to help reinforce what is being learned in school. Educational games provide those reinforcements in a fun and exciting way. Children as well as adults enjoy playing online games.

7. VIRTUAL TOURS #6 Today many schools do not allow field trips that are not within the school district. The internet provides those schools with virtual field trips. Some virtual field trips provide live footage and some provide animated. All in all these trips can be used as a learning tool. Also many people use virtual field trips to view properties before renting or buying. http://www.theteachersguide.com/virtualtours.html http://www.visualtour.com/

8. COMMUNICATION #5 E-mail (electronic mail) is an effective way to communicate with other individuals. It is a convenient way for teachers to communicate with students. It also provides digital access to communicating with more than one person.

9. PLANNING LESSONS #4 The internet is a first year teacher’s best friend! It provides teachers with ideas for lesson plans, templates, and model lesson plans.

10. Online Education #3 Furthering your education has gotten so much easier with online education. Schools are at your fingertips. Online education provides students with the same education as traditional, but is more convenient.

11. Teacher resources #2 Teachers can always use resources other than teacher editions. Online they are able to find lesson plans, games, activities, and also the worksheets from their teacher’s edition books.

12. research #1 Researching is only a click away. We are now able to use the internet as a more convenient way of finding up to date research on any given topic. It is a lot easier than going the conventional route of opening a book when there is not much time.