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Lesson Plans/Activities


actDEN (Digital Education Network)

Grades K - 12

Lessons and activities in math, language arts, social studies, astronomy and graphic design.

 

 

http://www.actden.com/


ThinkQuest Jr.

Grades 4 - 6

An Educational Web design competition. Entries are submitted by teams of students coached by teachers promoting the Internet style of learning.

 

 

http://www.thinkquest.org/library/index.html


ThinkQuest

Grades 6 - 11

Challenges students to use the Internet as a collaborative, interactive teaching and learning tool.

 

 

http://www.thinkquest.org/


Resources


Technology Applications Center for Educator Development

Grades K - 12

Resources for teaching the TA TEKS and connecting to other curriculum areas.

 

 

http://www.tcet.unt.edu/START/


Curriculum Ideas

Grades K - 12

Now that I have a connection to the Internet, what do I do with it? Examples of how the Web can be used in the classroom.

 

 

http://www.cyberbee.com/intclass.html


Out 2 Teach

Grades 3 - 12

An educational portal, created by two students, dedicated to "helping teachers integrate technology into everyday learning." Teachers will also find tips for creating and updating their own Web pages and a forum for sharing ideas with other educators.

 

 

http://www.out2teach.com/


www.4teachers.org

Grades K - 12

Ideas about how to use technology in the classroom. Advice from technology experts, research technology based lesson plans, and more.

 

 

http://www.4teachers.org/home/index.shtml


Electronic Learning

Grades K - 12

Internet version of Electronic School, an educational technology magazine. Includes practical advice on the implementation and use of technology in your classrooms.

 

 

http://www.electronic-school.com/


Filamentality

Grades K - 12

Guided process to construct Internet treasure hunts and WebQuests as well as a repository of activities and links.

 

 

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/


The George Lucas Educational Foundation

Grades K - 12

GLEF gathers and disseminates the most innovative models of K-12 teaching and learning in the Digital Age.

 

 

http://glef.org/


techLEARNING.com

Grades K - 12

The online version of Technology & Learning magazine. An excellent resource for people integrating technology and education.

 

 

http://www.techlearning.com/


Beginner’s Central

Grades K - 12

A series of online tutorials covering the basics of web surfing. Practical and well organized.

 

 

http://www.northernwebs.com/bc/


EZ Instructions

Grades K - 12

Free instruction sheets for Microsoft Windows programs and various software packages. Written with computer novices in mind.

 

 

http://www.ezinstructions.com/


Webmonkey for Kids

Grades K - 12

Web design and coding made easy and fun for kids of all ages.

 

 

http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/kids/


An Educator’s Guide to School Networks

Grades K - 12

An online tutorial that covers the basics of configuring a school network.

 

 

http://fcit.usf.edu/network/


WhatIs?com

Grades K - 12

A technology-specific encyclopedia. The database contains 2,000 definitions for the most current IT-related words.

 

 

http://whatis.techtarget.com/


Virtual Dr.

Grades K - 12

Find the answers to your computer problems, whether you are a novice or a skilled user. Provides tutorials and helpful solutions to the most common computer problems.

 

 

http://www.virtualdr.com/


NetDay Compass

Grades K - 12

A directory of education technology resources for decision-makers in schools. Topics include planning, infrastructure, grants and funding, classroom support, and best practices.

 

 

http://www.netdaycompass.org/


SuperKids

Grades Pre-K - 6

Unbiased reviews of children’s software by parents, teachers, and kids.

 

 

http://www.superkids.com/


America Links Up

Grades K - 8

Information on child safety on the Internet. Includes tips and teaching curriculums.

 

 

http://www.getnetwise.org/


NCIP Library

Grades K - 12

Seeks to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by promoting the effective use of assistive and instructional technologies among educators.

 

 

http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/


Computers for Learning

Grades K - 12

Federal program to place computers in schools to help educate.

 

 

http://www.computers.fed.gov/Public/home.asp


eSchool News Online

Grades Pre-K - 12

K-12 decision makers' technology and internet newspaper.

 

 

http://www.eschoolnews.com/


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