Amazon.com Review
There's a lot of hype among politicians about putting a net connection into every classroom, but precious little discussion about what that would accomplish. The author/educators of Netlearning finally ask the right question: Why? Their answer is that the net enables students to learn by doing and offers access to vast resources that no school could afford on its own. Just as important is the collaboration and support teachers from all over the globe can offer each other. Despite technical glitches and limited funds for technology plans, these teachers are getting a handle on what works. Case studies and suggested projects round out this volume and make it a must-read for anyone wondering about the value of the net in classrooms.
Product Description
In this book, NetAngels -- Internet users exploring the Internet's potential for education and educators who use the Internet in their classrooms -- share stories to help teachers uncover the benefits and use this medium to its fullest potential in their own classrooms. The stories take the reader through the use of tools from an educator's perspective and provide tips on how to effectively integrate the tools and resources into the classroom. They also serve as a guide for dealing with many of the instructional, curricular, professional development, administrative, and community issues that develop around the use of the Internet in schools. Educators must experience what it is to learn through project-based, technology-enhanced approaches in their own learning to support this kind of learning for their students. This book is like a travel guide: It helps orient you to a new place and immerse yourself in a new culture. It offers advice on how to adapt, how to get what you want, and where to go to get help. The goal: To invite educators online with the reassurance there will be people there to greet them.
