A slide show of what I believe to be the top ten uses of the internet for learners and educators.

1. Top Ten Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning Submitted by Tekia Timmons

2. 1. Social Networking Websites such as MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter are very popular among college students. These sites allows the user to connect with other based on affiliations and shared interest. When I was in college, some of us created groups for classes we were currently taking where we could discuss assignments and arrange study sessions.

3. 2. Research Without a doubt, research is one of the top uses for both teachers and learners. Everyone has the ability to post information to the internet so always make sure your sources are reputable. Popular Sites http://www.cnn.com/ http://encarta.msn.com

4. 3. Virtual Field Trips A good use of the internet, that is also very cost effective, is taking virtual fieldtrips. Sites for Virtual Trips http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/ http://www.theteachersguide.com/virtualtours.html

5. 4. Email While email is not nearly as exciting as more recent developments such as social sites and video streaming, it is still an essential means of communication and collaboration.

6. 5. Educational Games As a secondary math teacher, I can see that educational games are very beneficial to the students. Most of the games are drill-and-practice, but the students seem engaged.

7. 6. Blogs Blogs are a great way for individuals to express their ideas. They can even be used to post questions and others can provide their input on a topic as well. 25 Most Popular Blogs http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/blogs

8. 7. Tutorial Sites Tutorial Sites are beneficial for students and teachers. Some sites allow the teachers to keep up with each students individual progress, which helps a lot when its time to prepare for standardized tests.

9. 8. Blackboard Blackboard is an excellent site for peer interaction. Teacher have the ability to post and collect assignments. The threaded discussions are a great way for students to interact with one another.

10. 9. Video Streaming Video streaming sites can be useful for both teachers and students. Teachers can upload lessons to be watched by students. Students can use the sites for research.

11. 10. Education My personal top use of the internet is for education. More students are enrolled in online degree programs. The internet is used to access class material and for research.