Internet Knowledge Exploration
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Internet Safety and Classroom Management
Purpose of Today's Workshop
Today's workshop will examine Internet projects that incorporate unique and compelling resources in the areas of Language Arts and Social Studies. Participants will first examine a number of unique online resources that can be incorporated into a Language Arts or Social Studies Lesson. They will then learn techniques for evaluating web sites for use in the classroom and will explore several high quality interdisciplinary projects. Internet safety will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of effective tools for appropriate and productive use of the Internet. Participants will be introduced to classroom management strategies for dealing with a one computer classroom, which will assist those trying to implement Internet-based projects with limited Internet connections.Examples of Topic-Specific Resources
- Government and Politics: Find Out How Your Congressperson Voted
- Economics and Finance: Yahoo! Stock Quote Guide
- Language Arts: School Newspapers Online
- Foreign Languages: Foreign Language Newspapers and Altavista Translator
- Social Studies: Excite City Net
Examples of Compelling Projects for Language Arts and Social Studies
- Mind's Eye Monster Project
- The Underground Railroad Lesson
- Movie in the Making
- Historical Treasure Chests
Language Arts and Social Studies Resources
- Language Arts and Social Studies Resource Page
- EDSITEment -- Links to top Humanities web sites
- Kathy Schrock's Guide: Literature and Language Arts
- Kathy Schrock's Guide: History and Social Studies
- History/Social Studies Web site for K-12 Teachers
- S.C.O.R.E Language Arts Resources
Internet Safety
- Power Point Presentation
- Internet Safety Information and Software
- Internet Safety at School - Article
- Child Safe Search Engines