Julie LeGore's Web Index

I am currently a 5^th Grade teacher at Glyndon Elementary School and working towards my Masters in School Library Media at McDaniel College (formally Western Maryland College) in Westminster, Maryland. I have created this web index page to post my work for my SLM 521 Telecommunications and Internet course. The assignments focus on lessons and activities that maybe beneficial to a 5^th Grade classroom. Go ahead and inch your way through my work. Enjoy bugging around!

v Web Link Bibliography

The Web Link Bibliography consists of Revolutionary War web sites. The links focus on Revolutionary War battles, Acts, Patriots/Loyalists, the Declaration of Independence, and heroes/heroines who took part in fighting the war. There are links to Revolutionary games and secret spy letters that have been found. Go visit these web sites and learn lots of interesting information about the events and people that contributed to the Revolutionary War. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/weblinkbibl.htm

v Web Quest

Students will research information in order to become experts on the Westward Expansion period. Students will write friendly letters and work cooperatively in a group in order to present their knowledge. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/webquest.htm

v Article Critiques

Technology article #1

This article focuses on the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom. Learn the benefits technology can have in improving teaching instruction and student learning. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/article1.htm

Technology article #2

The article concentrates on how computer software programs are becoming well designed and more advanced in helping teachers promote their curriculum. Technology is accessible to everyone and makes communication easy. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/article2.htm

v Copyright, Piracy, and Ethics

Learn the rights and wrongs of copyrighting. Find out what copyright means and how people can violate copyright laws unintentionally. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/copyright.htm

v 2 Online Course Modules

The Three Branches of Government

This link consists of a lesson on the three branches of government. Students will visit sites in order to read to be informed about who heads each branch of government and its function. Students learn the importance of checks and balances and the separation of powers. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/3branchesgovt.htm

Learn about Tall Tales

Read about the Tall Tale characters Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Pecos Bill. Learn and identify the characteristics of a Tall Tale and how to create your own original Tall Tale. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/talltales.htm

v Blackboard Discussion Threads

This links to my SLM 521 class discussion based on technology's role in society. The discussion threads allow students to voice their opinions and share ideas with their peers. http://coursesites.blackboard.com/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_53356_1&frame=top&m=20021430101426

v 5 Web Dropins

A web dropin is a short interactive activity where students are introduced to a topic and read to be informed. Students quiz themselves to see how much they have learned about their subject and have a short activity to complete. The web dropins are short, fun lessons and should take about 20-30 minutes to complete. ENJOY!!

Web Dropin #1 - Caldecott Book Award http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/webdrop1.htm

Web Dropin #2 - Newbery Book Award http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/webdrop2.htm

Web Dropin #3 - Everglades http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/webdrop3.htm

Web Dropin #4 - Loyalist or Patriot http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/webdrop4.htm

Web Dropin #5 - John Henry http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/webdrop5.htm

v 12 Electives

For this course, I have completed 12 electives in these categories: Instruction, Communication, Utilities, Legal, Multimedia, and Miscellaneous. These electives provide you with a variety of information and resources.

Instruction:

1. Net-happenings:

These web sites are designed for teachers and students. The links are based upon a 5^th Grade curriculum consisting of categories such as: Reading Books, Language, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Crafts. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/net happenings.htm

2. Field trips:

Go on a Virtual Field Trip where you never need to leave your home or school. These Virtual Field Trips will take you to the Florida Everglades or to the Smithsonian filled with American History. You can also journey to Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key composed our National Anthem or travel on the Oregon Trail. You can visit the World Surfari web site and learn about travel and a new country every month. Happy Trails! http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/fieldtrip.htm

3. Worksheets for Instruction:

This web site provides a 5^th Grade teacher with a wide variety of handy worksheets. The worksheets were selected to cover several subject areas including: Language Arts/Spelling/English, Social Studies, Math, and Health. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/worksheets.htm

4. Lesson Plans:

This page contains a variety of lesson plans for 5^th Grade teachers to implement in Reading/Writing, Social Studies, Science, and a Miscellaneous Category. The sites have instructional lesson plans that can be used effectively in the classroom in order to enhance students' learning.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/lessonplans.htm

Communication:

5. Email Distribution Lists - no link needed

Email is an easy way to socialize with people. Email is an efficient and quick way to write a letter to a friend or family member.

6. Instant Messaging

Instant Messenger is a great way to communicate with friends, family, classmates, and teachers. You have to create a password and username in order to chat with other buddies. Go to AOL Instant Messenger to sign on.

Utilities:

7. Viruses:

This web page gives information on how to protect and safeguard your computer from viruses. Learn 10 easy steps that can be taken in order to keep your computer bug free! http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/viruses.htm

Miscellaneous:

8. Safety on the Web:

This web site provides a written letter to parents informing them of the safety precautions schools are taking in order to make students' experience of using the computers/Internet at school enjoyable and safe. There are several rules/policies that have been established that students must follow in order to use the school computers and the Internet. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/safety.htm

Legal: (Pornography)

9. How to Avoid Inappropriate Web Sites:

Students who use the Internet may unexpectedly come across an inappropriate web site and need to know what procedures to follow. The site provides students and teachers with instructions on how to get rid of unwanted sites. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/inappropriatesites.htm

Multimedia:

10. Clip Art:

This clip art page contains a variety of links where one can find wonderful graphics. The clip art sites consist of school art, holiday and patriotic graphics, geographical pictures, and general pictures used by kids, families, and teachers. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/clipart.htm

11. Games Online:

There are many sites available where you can go to play games on the Internet. Explore and investigate how easy and enjoyable it is to find entertainment on the Internet.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/gamesonline.htm

12. Sounds:

Listen to a variety of Revolutionary War songs, poems, and speeches. Read and gain an understanding of the messages the songs were sending to American colonists and British Loyalists. http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/legorej/sounds.htm