Web Index Page
Created by Brandon Aris
Welcome!!!
Web Link Bibliography – These web sites were compiled for
teachers to use as a reference when creating lessons in geography, map skills,
social studies, and science. These
resources are appropriate for mid-elementary through high school-aged students
to use as research tools.
Copyright – When and how to apply copyright limits on
information gathered from the Internet is a topic of much discussion. Copyright laws are written to protect the
creative works of others. Two scenarios concerning information obtained
from the Internet and used in instructional projects are presented and
discussed.
Electives
E-Mail Distribution List
Instant Messaging
Citing Internet Sources – It’s important to credit the proper
sources when you use information gathered from the Internet.
Evaluating Websites
– What to
look for in a good educational website.
Viruses – What you can do to prevent a pesky virus
from infecting your computer, and how to prevent them.
Clip
Art - Links to a
number of free clipart sites.
Silicon Snake Oil – A discussion of Clifford Stoll’s book, Silicon
Snake Oil.
E-Mail - A guide for
composing and sending effective e-mail messages.
School Library Media Websites - Important things to include on a school media website.
Web Drop-In Activities - These are web-based activities where students can practice researching a
topic and complete an activity using the information they gather from
teacher-approved Websites.
1. Nutrition
2. The Heart
5. The Declaration of Independence
Web Quest – This online activity allows students to
plan and prepare for a trip to several landmarks across the United States.
Article Critiques – Two journal articles are examined. One article details the author’s concerns
about virtual classrooms replacing the traditional classroom. The other article presents data collected in
studies that show the correlation between effective school library media
programs and academic achievement.
Online Course
Module #1 – Seeking
Permission to Use Graphics or Create Links on the Internet
Online Course
Module #2 - A Guide to
Saving Images and Graphics
Brandon
Aris
LS: 521
Telecommunications & The Internet
Western Maryland
College
Spring 2002