Integrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom- 10 CPDU

This class is designed to show teachers how they may integrate the wealth of information available on the Internet into their classrooms. This class is geared towards teachers with beginning to intermediate technology and Internet skills.

For questions or to reserve space in this session, contact the trainer. Teachers will need to sign up for these sessions by February 1 if they would like to receive the support book- Cruisin' the Information Highway- Internet in the K-12 Classroom by Lamb and Johnson.

Class/ Date / Time - Topic

Class #1/ February __/ 3:30-5:00 Communicating with the Internet

Optional Reading Prior to Class- page 25-58

Managing E-mail

Mailing Lists

Listservs

Class #2/ February __/ 3:30-5:00 Internet Resources and Tools

Optional Reading Prior to Class- page 59-94

Web Browsers

Internet Searches

Useful Sites and Portals on the Web

Class #3/ March __/ 3:30-5:00 Exploring Information on the Web

Optional Reading Prior to Class- page 94-117

Types of Sites (Commercial, educational, government, etc.)

Evaluating Web Sites

Choosing Sites for Classroom Use

Class #4/ March __/ 3:30-5:00 Integration of Internet Sites into the Curriculum

Optional Reading Prior to Class- page 123-153

Resources on the Internet

Information Literacy and Skills

Class #5/ March __/ 3:30-5:00 Leading the Way

Optional Reading Prior to Class- page 153-188

Developing Engaged Learning Projects

Managing the Engaged Learning Classroom

Class #6/ April __/ 3:30-5:00 Standards and Assessments Overview

Locating Standards Online

Assessment of Internet Projects

Rubrics- Creation, Evaluation and Use

Class #7/ April __/ 3:30-4:30 Wrap up and Sharing