Karen
Rainier’s Web Activities Index Page
Required
Assignments:
This is comprehensive list of the best search engines to use when
looking for various types of information. This list includes a list of the best
general and child-safe search engines as well as search engines for travel,
medical info, quick access.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/searchen.htm
This is an annotated list of links to various tools for teachers
in the primary grades (K-3). The list includes sites with printable worksheets,
interactive learning activities, lesson plans, educational websites and
learning games.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/webbib.htm
This is a learning activity which addresses the safety and
privacy issues related to social networking. Students are asked to read
information on various websites that discuss social networking, and create a
list for a targeted audience of social network users that gives suggestions and
guidelines about maintaining safety and privacy when networking online. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/coursem.htm
Web Drop-In
Activities:
WEB DROP-IN
#1: SUBTRACTION WITH REGROUPING
This math drop-in, geared for 2nd grade, asks
students to use virtual manipulatives to practice subtraction with regrouping.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/virtualm.htm
WEB DROP-IN
#2: DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
This drop-in focuses on descriptive writing. It asks students to
use a web-based tool to examine good descriptive writing and write their own
descriptive paragraph.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/dwriting.htm
This drop-in activity is centered on multicultural education.
The activity invites students to compare and contrast American culture with the
traditional culture of indigenous Incans living in the
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/peruinca.htm
WEB DROP-IN
#4: PERSUASIVE WRITING
The focus of this drop-in is persuasive writing. This activity asks
students to decide their point of view on the age-old question: should students
be allowed to chew gum in school?
Students are asked to read various points of view on the topic
online, then decide on their stance and write persuasively to defend their
opinion.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/gumchew.htm
WEB DROP-IN
#5: CRITICAL THINKING
This web-based activity focuses on critical thinking skills.
Students are asked to decide which pet is right for them, and will be asked to
create criteria and use web-based resources to research various animals and
decide on the pet that fits their needs.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/whichpet.htm
Elective Assignments:
This PowerPoint presentation, created for elementary students,
addresses common grammar mistakes and confusing grammatical topics like homophones.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/confuse.htm
This webpage provides a thoroughly annotated, wide-ranging list
of clip-art sites for use by teachers and students.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/clipart.htm
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES: ELECTIVE #6
This link simply shows the bibliography of resources gathered by
using the McDaniel database for subscription material.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/subsdata.htm
This is a simple list of guidelines and suggestions to provide
to younger students to ensure their safety and privacy when using the internet.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/tips4kid.htm
This is a great tool for teachers at any level that gives links
to global email-pal resources, suggestions for lesson ideas, and ways to
effectively incorporate e-pals into your classroom.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/tips4kid.htm
This is a detailed list of annotated links to some of the best websites
offering printable worksheets that teachers can use for instruction. The list
is compiled specifically for 2nd grade materials, but the majority
of the links provided have materials for various grade levels in multiple
subject areas.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/wrksheet.htm
This webpage presents a comprehensive list of websites that offer
lesson ideas, lesson plans and even printable materials for lessons for K-3
teachers.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/lessonp.htm
This is an annotated list of websites that offer learning games
organized by subject area. The list also gives suggestions about instructional
uses for various games and websites.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/rainierk/lrngames.htm
ELECTIVE #1- GAMES
(discussion-based assignment, posted on
Blackboard)
ELECTIVE #3- E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTS
(email-based assignment, sent directly
to instructor)
ELECTIVE #5- HOAXES & MYTHS
(discussion-based assignment, posted on
Blackboard)
ELECTIVE #7- CITING INTERNET RESOURCES
(word document assignment, sent
directly to instructor)