The document outlines 10 ways the internet is used in teaching and learning: 1. As a valuable research resource for learners and educators. 2. As a learning environment where information is organized and delivered to learners. 3. As an education gateway providing technology for all to collaborate on assignments. 4. To foster integration of various learning styles and techniques into the curriculum. 5. To promote knowledge increase through various online resources. 6. As a transformational tool that promotes creativity, collaboration and communication. 7. As a communication tool using emails, blogs, forums and more. 8. To encourage critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 9. To increase motivation and engagement

1. Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning

2. Used as a Valuable Research Resource Te internet is a worldwide collection of networks that allows which provides learners and educators with valuable resources. It is a powerful and rewarding instructional tool. The website below provides support for k-12, colleges and university and even career training. In addition, for student the site offers homework help, fun learning, references as well as GED online and professional retraining. http://www.educating.net/

3. Used as a Learning Environment The internet is used by both learners and educators as a learning environment. Information is structured and organized for the environment, implemented into the course of study and delivered to the learners. Learners are able to interface with each other and their instructor. Troy’s Distance Learning program is a great example. http://www.troy.edu/etroy/

4. Serves as an Education Gateway The internet serves as an education gateway providing learners and educators with the technology to reach various demographics allowing all to successfully correspond and collaborate on assignments. The Federal Resources for Educational Excellence is just one of many sites which provide teaching and learning resources. http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=134&res_feature_request=1

5. Fosters Integration The internet allows educators the opportunity to integrate a variety of learning styles and techniques into their curriculum while incorporating the use of technology around the world. http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/

6. Promotes Knowledge Increase The internet allows users to gain a deeper understanding of content by utilizing the various resources it has to offer. http://eduhound.com/ A great resource for educators to increase their knowledge is: http://www.educationworld.com/tools_templates/index.shtml

7. Used as a Transformational tool The internet transforms education through creativity and innovation and promotes collaboration and communication. FunBrain is both innovative and creative. It provides interactive games by subject for their class. The site also consists of a curriculum guide to assist teachers and a parent page with resources parents can use at home. http://www.funbrain.com/

8. Serves as a Communication Tool The internet provides learners and educators with the ability to communicate using emails, blogs, discussion forums, etc. throughout various demographic areas. DE Tools of The Trade provides many free, web based tools and resources for online education. http://www.detools.ca/

9. Encourage Critical Thinking The internet encourages critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills through the wealth of resources it has to offer for learners and educators. Brain Boosters by Discovery Education is a great resource. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/

10. Increase Motivation & Engagement The internet increases motivation and student engagement by providing a diverse network of motivational tools and activitiesfor learners to grow and develop through the use of this technology. http://www.lessonplanet.com/ Mentoring minds is also a great resource. http://www.mentoringminds.com/

11. Serves as a Media Outlet The internet can also be used in education as a media passage. Educator and learners can upload and download pertinent educational material to share with others. PBS Teachers is a great example of a media pathway. This site allows educators to post and share various media programs with their learners. http://www.pbs.org/teachers SlideShare is another great example of media outlet. I will use this site to post my PowerPoint presentation to share with the class for this assignment. http://slideshare.net/