This comprehensive guide shows K-12 educators exactly how the Internet can help them bring study topics to life as it captures and holds interest. Includes 30 reproducible lesson plans and reviews 50 top educational Web sites. Comprehensive listings are highlighted of Internet resources for teachers.
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The Internet grows by at least 10% a month; the number of K-12 schools connecting to the Internet is growing at 15-20% a month. This is a comprehensive guide that shows K-12 educators exactly how the Internet can help them bring study topics to life, captures and holds interest, make learning fun, foster independent research, and above all -- educate. The book contains more than 30 ready-to-use lesson plans that incorporate the Internet in just about every field of study -- and information on finding 1,000 more lesson plans and resource documents. There's an up-to-date guide on finding government and private funding for Internet projects. Take "virtual tours" of eight of the Web's best educational sites, including NYSERNet and ERIC. Discover 50 more great educational Web sites, and the Internet's other resources for educators, including mailing lists, ftp sites, Usenet newsgroups and more.
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Bring the world into your classroom!
Every month, 15-20% more K-12 schools connect to the Internet. But connecting is one thing -- succeeding is another. Educator's Internet Companion brings together all the ideas and resources you need to use the Internet to its full potential. Learn exactly how to use the Internet to bring topics to life, make education fun, and foster independent research. No other Internet book includes all this:
*30 lesson plans covering all grade levels, including English, history, math, science and social studies
*A Web tour of eight great educational sites, with quick "snapshots" of 50 more
*Sample policies to make sure Internet access isn't abused
*Funding sources for your Internet projects
*Information for newcomers, including a "netiquette" guide and glossary
Discover practical resources you never knew existed: free bulletin boards for teachers... sources for 1,000 more lesson plans... mailing lists and newsgroups with up-to-the-minute information about your field... and much more. All written for educators, not computer experts.
If you're bringing the Internet to your classroom, listen to Boardwatch Magazine: “Without a doubt, if you can buy just one book, make it the Educator's Internet Companion.”
Every month, 15-20% more K-12 schools connect to the Internet. But connecting is one thing -- succeeding is another. Educator's Internet Companion brings together all the ideas and resources you need to use the Internet to its full potential. Learn exactly how to use the Internet to bring topics to life, make education fun, and foster independent research. No other Internet book includes all this:
*30 lesson plans covering all grade levels, including English, history, math, science and social studies
*A Web tour of eight great educational sites, with quick "snapshots" of 50 more
*Sample policies to make sure Internet access isn't abused
*Funding sources for your Internet projects
*Information for newcomers, including a "netiquette" guide and glossary
Discover practical resources you never knew existed: free bulletin boards for teachers... sources for 1,000 more lesson plans... mailing lists and newsgroups with up-to-the-minute information about your field... and much more. All written for educators, not computer experts.
If you're bringing the Internet to your classroom, listen to Boardwatch Magazine: “Without a doubt, if you can buy just one book, make it the Educator's Internet Companion.”
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