- Teachade
http://www.teachade.com/a site that takes advantage of the newer Web
technologies to allow a community of teachers to share their resources, create online
learning communities, add colleagues to their list, easily host a Web-based calendar, and
other tools to encourage collaboration and communication; free, but you must register
- Go2Web20.net
http://www.go2web20.net/ - Curious about what makes an online
application Web 2.0? Take some time to explore this graphical version of many Web 2.0
applications and try some out. Not all are appropriate to use in school or with students,
but many can be used effectively to support teaching and learning!
- Integrating New Technologies Into the Methods of
Education http://www.intime.uni.edu/vidsearch/Search/Content_Area_Search.asp
The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF)
offers courseware modules, articles, interviews, professional organizations, and resources
to show teachers how to weave computers into the curriculum.
Access K-12 lessons that use technology. Written by
practicing teachers and "kid-tested", the lessons encompass Fine Arts, Language
Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, and Technology.
What does the research say about using technology
effectively? This site reviews how to design an effective technology lesson, construct the
assessment, identify instructional resources, and plan for classroom management.
Linda Burkhart provides guidelines, tip sheets,
interactive projects, and strategies for K-8 students and special needs students. Topics
include the one computer classroom, utilizing Web information, assistive technology, and
instructional uses of the Internet.
This site lists various ways to use computers, such
as conduct research, dialog with experts, publish products, discuss ideas, use multimedia
resources, enhance project-based learning, and reform learning. Each category has
supporting Web sites.
This site holds a wealth of information from
keyboarding lessons and game templates to classroom applications using a digital camera
and software tutorials. Also available are virtual activities, Web page design tips, links
to student sites, and how to use Windows and interactive whiteboards.
- Family Literacy Backpacks
- Weaving
the Internet Through Your Elementary Literacy Curriculum
- Technology Planning
Guides
- Literacy Instruction Through Technology
- E-Wally and the Quest http://e-wally.org
- Indiana Web Academy http://www.indianawebacademy.org/
- Out2Teach http://www.out2teach.com/
- a site for teachers to help them integrate technology into their teaching
- Integrating Technology in the Classroom - http://www.wtvi.com/teks/
- Planning Lessons That Integrate Technology - http://www.nycenet.edu/oit/mgmt/lessons.htm
- Internet Classrooms- http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/classact.html
- a short, but well-chosen list of links to sites and articles dealing with the effective
infusion of technology into the classroom
- Owl and Mouse Software - http://www.yourchildlearns.com/owlmouse.htm
- free software and downloads
- An Innovation Odyssey http://www97.intel.com/odyssey/ - See how
teachers around the world use technology—right now—in exciting ways to support
student learning.
- Techno Books http://www.westbloomfield.k12.mi.us/roosevelt/second01/morden/techbook.html
- edUniverse
Lesson Plans - contains over 2000 lesson plans that focus on integrating technology
into the classroom
- Computer Camp http://www.northside.isd.tenet.edu/cmptecww/DeptWebSite/Kelly/CampPage/camps.htm
- Educational Software Chatboard http://teachers.net/mentors/software/
- Computer Lesson Plans http://www.lessonplans.com.au/lessons.htm
- To Copy or Not to Copy http://www.aea2.k12.ia.us/Tutorials/Copyright/Copyright_.html
- gives great copyright infomrmation for teachers
- Learning in Hand http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/p5/handhelds/index.html
activities, ideas, and successful practices for Palm handhelds in the classroom
- Beginning
Web Developer's Page
- Tips for Developing School Web Pages
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/west/online/index.html
This Indiana elementary school offers useful instructions for designing Web
pages and using FrontPage Editor to create a Web site. This site also tells
how to participate in collaborative projects with other classrooms as well as
pen and key pals.
- Making Web Pages
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/genre/makeweb.htm
Here are steps in making Web pages, including how to organize Web page
creation in your classroom.
- Student-Designed School Web Page Rubric
http://www.essdack.org/tips/webpagerubric.html
Use the Web Page Design Project Rubric to evaluate Web sites.
- ITworld.com: Adding Sound To Your Web Page
http://www.itworld.com/nl/html_tutor/09182001/
This site has tips on adding sound to your Web page.
- Web
Publishing Curriculum Resources
- Technology in Early Childhood Education
- 180
Ideas and Resources for Teachers - 180 practical ideas for using technology for students to
facilitate the teaching and learning process
- Permission Form to use web graphics
- ClassWeb
- Free Tools for Teachers -
Tons of great tools for making forms, worksheets, web pages, and quizzes.
- Literacy Instruction Through Technology a research project focusing on the use of technology to
improve the reading skills of students with learning disabilities.
- CyberBee Online resources to help
teachers integrate the Internet into the curriculum.
- Internet4Classrooms - Lots of good technology
resources and tutorials
- Integrating
the Internet Into the Curriculum Includes ideas, some templates, and links to sites with
ideas created by other educators.
- Internet Access in US Public Schools and Classrooms: 94-00 Article: Statistical
analysis of access to the internet for students from 1994-2000. Sorted by school
characteristics.
- NETS and State Learning Standards Helps educators match
online activities to state learning standards.
- Teacher's
Corner Training
and tips for using different types of technology in class. Internet, PowerPoint, Kid
Pix, and Social Studies Simulations.
- EduMatch Educational
software that matches with state education standards.
- Copyright
Central Information on Copyright issues.
- Technology Tool Box Using technology as a tool for project based learning. How
to evaluate web pages for educational merit and safety, simulations, and multimedia
resources.
Free Language Arts Software Downloads Downloadable language
lessons for ages 2 and up.
PowerPoint Tips
Internet Archive - a digital library of
Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
On-Line Technology Tutorials Web-based technology
tutorial for Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Hyperstudio, iMovie, Inspiration, Integration,
KidPix, MS Access, Excel, Word, Works, Netscape, Networks, PowerPoints, Publisher, &
WebQuest.
Owl and Mouse Free Educational Software Software games,
activities, and projects.
George
Lucas Educational Foundation Information on project-based learning, use of technology by
educators, and the importance of community partnerships in education.
- Jerrie Cheeks' "Teaching with the Web" List of educational
websites divided by grade level and subject area.
- Eduscapes Education
resource page.
- Teach For
Tomorrow - an interactive web-based course for teachers demonstrating the many
innovative uses of the Internet in K-12 classrooms.
- Technology
Standards Scope & Sequence Charts that show standards for student use of
technology based on area of technology.
- Ethics in Computing Covers
topics such as privacy, commerce, risks, intellectual property, computer abuse, social
justice, and speech issues.
- Indiana Technology
Learning Center Teachers can sign up for professional development workshops that show
how to combine technology with curriculum to increase student achievement.
- Garfield
Island Browser - A kid-safe browser and online community
- PowerPoint
Streaming Learn how to utilize the cheapest and easiest method of creating streaming
video for your web site.
- How to Make a Web
Toon A really fun way to create extremely unique web pages.
- Acceptable Use Policies A guide
for those writing technology use policy.
- Acceptable Use
Policies: A Handbook A guide for those writing technology use policy.
- Internet Safety for Schools Guideline
that can be consulted when writing internet usage policy.
- CyberSmart - a curriculum that
teaches students how to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively. Free!
- Technology &
Learning Articles Many articles that concern technology in education.
- Project-Based
Learning with Multimedia Exercises and activities that support the use of multimedia
in project based learning.
- Theme-Related
Resources on the Worldwide Web Very comprehensive web pages on 150 elementary
educational themes. Divided into 20 topical sections. Great site.
- NetDay
Compass Site for educational technology decision makers. A directory of sites
with educational technology information that can help with making decisions about
planning, infrastructure, funding, and classroom support.
- Designing
School Web Sites Will help you develope content-rich, visually attractive web sites
for the classroom or school.
- Mr. K's Links 2 Learning 4 Educators Internet
resources for K-8 teachers, parents, and students. Subjects include math, reading,
history, science, art, holidays, teacher gadgets and gizmos, supplies, and much more.
The One-Computer Classroom Sites
- Pat Sine's Site Pat
Sine has developed teacher-training materials for K-12 teachers, administrators, and
university faculty. These links will take you to materials on Searching and Researching
the Web; Distance Education; Creating Web Pages; and Developing Instructional Materials.
Apple Technology Planning Guide A planning guide to help
integrate technology into the classroom. Can help you identify resources, strengths,
weaknesses, and help with creating some objective measures and milestones for technology
implementation.
Literacy & Technology Site dedicated to
assisting teachers, parents, and students in integrating the internet into a literacy
curriculum. Sections include education, computer, specific technology, government, media,
reference, and virtual field trip links.
- Integrating Technology
Lesson plans, news, and papers on technology in
education.
OzEd
Web -
Click on Technophile City
The Electric Teacher How to use Microsoft products in the classroom.
TechSoup - this site has been
designed to help nonprofit staffers - including youth workers - who do not have technical
expertise. "TechSoup" contains easy-to-understand answers, articles and
worksheets on a variety of technology topics including hardware, software, databases, and
technology planning. The Web site also includes tips on computer technology
discounts for nonprofit organizations.
TELUS Learning Connection 2Learn is a teacher
resource site. Includes professional development, projects, teacher tools and more.
Teacher Tidbytes Teacher internet resources. Lesson plans, sports, art,
history, atlas, foreign language, diet, health, fitness, almanac, special education and
more.
Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers Instructions for general
computer activities, resources, and PowerPoint presentations.
PowerPoint
Tutorial Fun
tutorial (w/ hosts Sue Special & Jim Jingle) with quizzes.
HTML Goodies HTML tutorial that can be done 1 lesson a day to finish in a
week.
Web
Publishing Made Easy
A Beginner's Guide to HTML
Microsoft Classroom Teacher Network Microsoft tutorials, lesson plans, how to integrate software
into the curriculum, how to write a technology plan, and more.
Tammy Payton's Site How to gather information on the web, do collaberative
projects, and publish web pages.
Hazel's Home Page Internet training workshops covering developing and managing
internet classroom projects, video-conferencing basics, web page design and HTML.
ParenTech The latest research,
inspiring stories, and practical tips for educators and parents of 6th-8th graders.
Internet Safety Game for Kids Fun, colorful game for
children to learn internet safety and etiquette.
Internet Institute A learning
community where educators collaborate in the integration of Internet-based units into the
K-12 classroom.
What
Is? A
technology specific encyclopedia.
Making the Connection Online course to assist educators in locating and using
internet information.
Shareware A meta-search engine to
find shareware.
More
Shareware A
shareware download site divided by program type.
Bill's World of Multimedia Education Get ideas on how to
create your own multimedia classroom using old computer monitors, a VCR, a karaoke
amplifier, and a multi-pro to connect them all.
- Ed-U-Tech
This project, sponsored by the University of Minnesota and supported by a U.S.
Department of Education Educational Training Grant, is designed to prepare preservice
teachers to use educational technology in support of their instruction. This project, sponsored by the University of
Minnesota and supported by a U.S. Department of Education Educational Training Grant, is
designed to prepare preservice teachers to use educational technology in support of their
instruction.
This project, sponsored by the University of Minnesota and supported by a U.S. Department
of Education Educational Training Grant, is designed to prepare preservice teachers to use
educational technology in support of their instruction.
