The document lists 10 internet uses for educators: 1) research for finding precise, student-friendly information; 2) education by finding educational resources that engage students; 3) lesson plans which are vital for teaching correctly; 4) downloads of information and resources to break up monotony; 5) official/government sites to stay informed of changes; 6) news to understand students and current events; 7) communication to interact with students; 8) social networking, while being careful of personal information; 9) shopping for school supplies; and 10) online games which can teach subjects like math and logic.

1. Top Ten Internet uses for Educators By David A Johnson

2. Research – Educators need to be able to find specific information for dissemination for many types of classes. Information needs to be precise and student friendly.

3. Education – Educators have to have a sense that the information they are looking for is both educational and students get something from it.

4. Lesson Plans – Lesson plans are vital at every level of education and teachers have to make sure the lesson being taught is correct.

5. Downloads – Downloading information from the web is useful and can be fun for both teacher and student. Breaking the monotny of everyday teaching techniques can be enriching for all.

6. Official or Gov’t sites – Official sites assist teachers in the day to day rigors of being an educator. It allows them to stay in touch with other educators, view changes and stay in the know of what’s going on in their region.

7. News – Keeping up with the news is a great tool for educators. Knowing what’s happening in the their community helps the teacher understand their students in’s and out’s and helps them know ehats going on in the world.

8. Communication – Communication is key when it comes to teaching. Being able to communicate using different sites on the internet is a good way to keep students interested in the subject.

9. Social Net working – In today’s modern age, its always a good idea to stay abreast of how our young people co-mingle with one another. Social web sites can be harmful though. Any information you don’t want the world to see should not be posted there.

10. Shopping – Even though shopping sites are not a part of the curriculum, its always a good idea to know where to find bargins for school supplies for teachers and their students.

11. Online Games – Some online games are good teaching tools. Games have been used for years to help a child understand math, logic and how things work. Modern games have simply taken it to the next level.