Using internet in the classroom (circa 1996)
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The document discusses considerations for using the Internet in the classroom. It addresses questions about content focus, skill levels of teachers and students, facilities, and types of resources. Technical requirements and the volatile nature of websites are also mentioned. The document proposes demonstrating different types of websites suitable for third graders, providing a brief lesson on search strategies, and sharing nearly 100 teacher resources found on various topics.
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- 1. Using the Internet in the Classroom Resources and Activities for Planning Mark Smith, NYS College of Ceramics msmith@alfred.edu
- 2. The Idea “We’re not quite sure what we want but we think the Internet can help.”
- 3. The Questions Content Focus? (pretty broad) Internet Skill Levels? - teachers & students – Web Browser – Searching What Can A 3rd Grader Do? Facilities? Class vs. Lab Teaching Styles? Resources: For Teachers and/or Students?
- 4. My Thoughts Show’em what’s out there for resources Teach‘em to fish Give’em some good resources to start with Choosing, Adapting, Creating specific lessons for your students is up to you!!!
- 5. Stuff to Consider Yikes!!! there is way too much stuff A lot of the stuff may be useful The right stuff can be very exciting for you and the kids Finding the right stuff can be time consuming Adapting resources/ideas is the trick!!!
- 6. Technical Considerations Kids/Teachers need certain computer and literacy skills Interactive sites have certain technical requirements (plug-ins, sound cards, etc.) Web Sites are Volatile “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”
- 7. Moving On Warmup: Later we’ll talk about finding stuff .. but .. just for kicks - 2 minutes Search for: 1. a website on Japan 2. that has content suitable for 3rd gr. 3. that has lesson plans or teacher resources
- 8. Here Is How We’ll Proceed: 1) Look at types of sites are out there - a few demos 2) Tricks to finding them - a short, brief, mini, tiny, search lesson using Google 3) For Desert … Nearly 100 Teacher Resources & Sites I Found For your Regions Units (and I just scratched the surface) http://scholes.alfred.edu/shared/bath/