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This bibliography offers educators and others an annotated list of sites that provide educational resources, lesson plans, rubrics … on a variety of topics. A great list!!
v Web Drop-ins
1. What temperament type are you?
This
drop-in allows your students to find out what they think about themselves and
what personality tests can tell them.
2. AIM Fun
This
drop-in lets you have some fun with your instant messages.
Here
students will learn about the progression of Ancient Egyptian Script and have a
chance to apply their knowledge by becoming a scribe.
Learn
more about the opposing viewpoint on the Iraqi War.
Win
the tourney by being the first to fill in the blank bracket and show off your
web searching skills in the process.
1. Myths and Realities about Technology in Education
This review discusses the real truth about technology education in our schools.
2. Email Issues
This article discusses the implications of email communication on school board members but is relevant to all email users.
v Electives
This elective gives you a link to what I feel is the best site for teaching children how to site Internet sources. It also gives examples of citations in the APA style.
Here you will find the best subject search engines from government to shopping!
3. Hoaxes
I know you are dying to read my experiences and opinions on Internet hoaxes as voiced in our discussion thread!
4. E-Mail
Here is my advice for high school students concerning their use of email.
5. Copyright
This elective gave me a chance to evaluate potential copyright issues.
Here you will find my response the Clifford Stoll’s cautionary tale of computers and the Internet.
Click here to learn the pros and cons of filtering and blocking software.
Here in plain language is my guide to viruses and how to protect your computer. I have also written a form letter to respond to hoax virus warning emails.
Here are two examples of teacher created websites as well as my evaluation of each.
Here is my list to help you evaluate the authenticity of websites!
11. Worksheets and More for Spanish Teachers
This is a great list of sites that provide support for Spanish teachers! You can find just about anything you might need here.
v WebQuests
1. Time Machine
Travel back to Colonial Times and discover what your life was like. Return to the 21st century as your past self, and report on your world.
2. Super WebQuests for Foreign Language
Here are five of my picks for best foreign language WebQuests!
1. Critical Thinking on the Web
This course module shows students ways to evaluate the validity of websites and lets them apply what they have learned.
2. Get the best deal when you shop on the web
This course model shows students how to compare prices and features on electronic equipment by using the net.