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General K-12 ResourcesTCET Resources for Educators list of ProjectsAlthough some projects are specific to Texas area schools, an excellent source of K-12 collaborative-based projects which require the integration of the Internet and computer technology into the curriculum. A great site to get good ideas and research other resources such as educational organizations, many educational web sites, Ed Technology journals and many curriculum resources. Check it out ya'll!Florida IT Resource Center Another excellent K-12 resource, though some are specific to the needs of the Sunshine State. Go to "sunsations data base" and then explore their list of "web links" and "lesson plans."Schools of California Online Resources The resources and lesson plans provided in this site are listed by grade level and discipline (history/social studies; science; language arts and mathematics). Many of the resources are evaluated by professional educators. The math resource section lists several on-line data bases which students can use in math and social studies projects. Check out the "kids corner" under the "science" section for fun.NASA on-line educational projects A general list of NASA based projects that are enticing to all who wonder about what's going on up in the stratosphere. Also check out NASA Space Link to acquire a general overview of what NASA offers educators.NASA Mars Team Online Click on the "teachers' lounge"section to access a discussion site where teachers "meet" to arrange collaborative projects. Try the "kids corner" for a list or projects and a gallery of students' work. And don't forget the "teachers' guide" section for assistance with developing curriculum using the NASA mars project.A collection of Web sites for K-12 education This page has four parts. (1) K-12 teacher resources: Contains links to educational software, lesson plans, projects and contacts, standards, and technology integration. (2) K-12 subject-based sites: Contains links to art, music, language art, math, science, and social studies. (3) Resources for Web and multimedia development: Contains links to HTML instruction, Internet guides, clip art collections, and multimedia resources. (4) On-line education links.Apple Computer K-12 Curriculum Lesson Plans Library Lesson plans and other resources for all subject areas. This is a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, administrators, parents, and others. It also allows people to submit their education questions and claims to respond to the questions within two business days. A virtual library and the searchable ERIC database provide a large source of education information. Elementary ResourcesElementary Resources at ESUContains resources for health, language arts, math, science, social studies, and general fun stuff.Elementary Internet Resources Contains links to various Web pages about elementary education. Examples are homework helper, best sites for kids, holidays for children, games kids play, kids web, national geographic kids online, virtual farmland, and more...K-3 resources Contains links to lesson plans, interesting places for kids, kids literacy sites, museum exhibits, on-line field trips, etc... Links to other resources such as reading and math are also provided.ERIC clearinghouse on elementary and early childhood education This site provides information and resources on child development, education and care of children from birth through early adolescence, teaching of young children, and parenting and family life.Web sites and resources for elementary teachers A collect of resources in nine categories, including lesson plans, instructional materials, online activities and projects, and virtual trips to museums and countries around the world.
Mathematics
A must see for the novice teachers as well as more experienced teachers. The primary goal of this homepage is to give new math teachers ideas and suggestions to help with their teaching. Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for K-12 math students and their teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, as well as summaries of Frequently Asked Questions. The Adventures of Jasper Woodbury consists of 12 videodisc-based adventures (plus video based analogs, extensions and teaching tips) that focus on mathematical problem finding and problem solving. They have been proved to enhance student's learning with technology. This shareware generates random problems with step-by-step solutions. Topics include: inequality symbols, combine multiplication of signed numbers, remove parentheses, division of signed numbers, order of operations, introduction to exponents and distributing. The program maintains a record of the student's progress and has five levels of difficulty. Online resources for elementary statistics: textbooks, Web-based software, data sets, exercises and tutorials, and simulations on the Web. Learning math and science by playing on the Internet!
ScienceThe Illinois Learning Standards for Science maintained by Illinois State Board of Education. Design your lesson plans to meet the standards.
A successful project which pioneers educational uses of the Internet and World Wide Web for middle and high school science education. This page provides examples of the bad science (well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers) often taught in schools, universities, and offered in popular articles and even textbooks. Learning math and science by playing on the Internet! Technology Integrationwww4teachersa carefully indexed collection of online resources made by teachers for teachers -- including learning how to use technologies and teach effectively, integrating technology into curriculum, and reading about talented teachers and kids who are doing great things with technology. A very good resource containing links to how to use search engines, evaluate web resources, assessment of Web projects, and design on-line instruction. General technology resources are also included. The Adventures of Jasper Woodbury consists of 12 videodisc-based adventures (plus video based analogs, extensions and teaching tips) that focus on mathematical problem finding and problem solving. They have been proved to enhance student's learning with technology. A successful project which pioneers educational uses of the Internet and World Wide Web for middle and high school science education. a good tool for the teachers and districts to compare their current instructional practices with a set of indicators for engaged learning and high-performance technology. Educational software dealing with a specific subject and age range are evaluated and compared by parent, teacher, and kid. Summaries are provided. contains news, events, and topics regarding the integration of technology into teaching and learning.
Issues in Instructional TechnologyCTER White Papers on Technology Issues for Educators
Learn the Acceptable Use Policy for network / Internet use by students. Discuss on criteria on evaluating the credibility of Web resources.
a web-based tool that analyzes web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. You can submit the URL of your web page and Bobby will examine and display a report indicating any accessibility and/or browser compatibility errors found on the page.
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