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Summer 2003

Internet Overview Title Description Extensive use of the dictionary This is an excellent site for vocabulary. There are various sections that can further define the meanings of words. Technology Glossary An easy-to-use basic core glossary of technology and internet terms and acronyms. It's a good technology tool for grades K-12. Internet Terms in Spanish This is a basic glossary of internet terms in Spanish. It is suitable for native Spanish speakers as well as novices. Teachers can use it as a basis for communication about the internet with their students in Spanish. Glossary-CNet.com This internet-definition web site is easy to navigate but seemed a little dated with some of the definitions. I did like the ease at which you could find definitions, and the wording used to explain the various terms. The Smiley Dictionary Anyone from banker :-% to vampire :-[ donning bow ties :-)X to turbans @:-) can be found drunk :*), tongue-tied :-&, and drooling :-)~ at this site! Vocabulary Puzzle Maker This site allows you to put in up to 40 words to make all sorts of puzzles and word searches to help review vocabulary terms free of charge. If you pay, then you can get even more services like worksheets for testing, etc. It is good for all grade levels. The Epiphany Glossary: Computer terms You May Need to Know This glossary contains computer terms which are defined in ways that are useful for teachers rather than for computer programmers. The Epiphany Glossary:: Computer Terms You May Need to Know Computer terms are defined in ways that are useful for teachers rather than for programmers. Vocabulary of computer terminology Computer terms are defined in ways that are useful for teachers rather than for computer programmers. Internet Guide A site that is well written and easy to understand. Look at HTML,security, viruses, file sharing and netbehavior Since it is written primarily for users in the United Kingdom, it could be used to illustrate global uses and variations in the internet. Glossary of Internet Terms Hypertext document explains many common Internet terms and offers linds to more detailed explanations and usage examples. Internet Dictionary This is a wonderful resource for help in Unit 2. This site esplains definitions in an easy to understand format. It includes definitions of terms and acronyms that are used in the internet world. All kinds of Dictionaries from Pedro A listing of several generic English dictionaries and multilingual ones as well. It even has one in Latin, and for those who speak Urdu. Techdictionary This is a wonderful site that covers it all!!! Techdictionary has everything from chat/text messaging abbreviations to emotions(smiley dictionary) and even domain list and search tips! This is a wonderful site to explore for vocabulary and more. Just type in the word you're searching for and voila'! ;-) VOCABULARY This is a website offering vocabulary,puzzles, worksheets, and thematic units free online to teachers looking to enrich classroom lessons. Internet Vocabulary List of commonly used internet terms with definitions Webopedia This web site is an on line dictionary and search engine. I liked the 15 most popular words to know and the term of the day. The design is not as appealing as I would like but it is functional and easy to use.

Communication Title Description Creative/Unique web tools for Teachers I spent quite some time in this web site comparing it to others that I have found. This web site is a AWESOME tool for teachers petraining to lesson plans, creating web pages for the classroom,and gathering interesting information from other teachers. There is a chatroom on this link this provides a sharing of information among teachers.This site can be used in grades K-12 and in the special education area as well. Great Site Take a Look! The Lesson Bank The Teachers.Net Lesson Bank provides teachers with the opportunity to share our teaching ideas and lesson plans! Lessons are organized by subject area and searching for lesson is easy! There are some great lessons on this site for Spanish! Teacher Mailring Center This site is a great way to "communicate" with other educators via email to obtain lesson plan ideas, discuss classroom management, grade level topics, etc. It is also great for student teachers, beginning teachers, and substitute teachers that may need help along the way from other experienced teachers around the world. E-mail can help couples communicate This describes how one married couple who can't communicate face-to-face uses e-mail to do so. It is void of emotion and helps one party put into word the "grievances" without getting upset. Sounds like a big cop-out to me, but if it works for them, maybe it is better than spouse abuse! Math Education related sites 50,000 education related sites including Math lessong plans and sample postings. Foreign languages sample lessons and tests. ePALS Classroom exchange Online classroom that allows interaction with students around the world. It features built-in webmail language translation, monitored email and profanity filters. This site allows chats between parents, teachers, students. It's worth bookmarking! 37 Email Tips The how to directions you need to know about emails. Lesson Page.com This site is a great place for a teacher to get ideas of ways to put together a lesson. There are plenty of places where a teacher can find a lesson plan for what ever they are teaching and any grade levels. It was easy to navigate, and had plenty of good ideas. Lesson Plans Page.com I have really enjoyed using this site to help prepare me for re-entry to the classroom. It gives you plenty of ideas of plans that can be adapted for what ever age and subject. It's a winner in my book. The Mac Orchard Resource for internet communication software programs for the Mac. The Math Profects Journal Bimonthly magazine offering tips and lessons. Lots of projects for Geometry. Overcome E-mail overload This page refers to books available to show you how to cope with e-mail overload. Educational Chat Rooms This site provides educators a link to resources and communication. A Teacher's Net Chatboard This is a great resource for communication. This site is broken down into grade and subject levels. You can click on the topic that applies to what you are looking for and it gives you an opportunity to post questions, make replies or to simply get ideas from other postings. Donna Bostedo A Website for the Teacher An invaluable site for the teacher.Includes Educational Articles,lesson plans,web tools(build your own site),chatrooms plus much more.

K12 Resources Title Description Writing to Learn Journal-Writing Activities This page presents lesson plans using journal writing activities. These plans are appropriate for grades 6-12. They may be used in Language Arts classes or any class when writing across the curriculum. Web Search For Kids By Librarians This Galileo Site is very helpful for students in K-12 doing research on the web.It gives carefully selected links to sites covering SocialStudies,Literature,Sports,Health and many other subjects.It is titled "KidsClick!" on the Galileo Home Page. Student Web Site Builder Students can create quick and easy web pages. BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper This is a wonderful site for students, teachers, and parents!!!! This site offers help for students on all topics. For example, the math section allows students to type in the math problem in which they are having trouble and it gives them the answer and an explanation on how to solve it. It also offers great lesson plans for teachers along with educational advice and study tools for parents. Web Page Builder For Teachers Teachers can create their on Web Site. Oceanography Contains information on oceanography,photos, and articles. Bullying This webpage is more of a behavioral resource than an academic one. The site offers legal advice/tips for teachers, parents, and students, school projects, and links that are informative. As a teacher of Special ed., I see many students who are sensitive to this type of distraction in school. This site is a resource that creates an awareness needed today. Plans from the government This site has plenty for anyone in and teaching discipline. The print is a bit small at times but there are gems that can be found if you squint long enough and sort through them. Education World Lesson Plans This site has great lesson plans organized by subject. They have some fabulous lesson plans for Spanish that integrate internet activities into common Spanish topics. Unique Lesson Plans This Educational World site features unique plans for holidays and special occasions.Plans and ideas for all academic areas are provided. English Companion This site is developed by a high school English teacher and writer, Jim Burke. It is a resource for teachers and students. Check out Tools for Teachers, ACCESS sites for students and links to other projects and organizations. The website is a treasure chest of ideas and information for teachers. ePALS Classroom Exchange An enhanced penpal program for students and teachers offering communication with national and international peers. Excellent program for students learning a second language or seeking information about other countries. Offers interaction for learning disabled students as well. Grade K, Language Art, Friends Students learn about friends and interact with each other where they learn each others name. Educational Resources/Teacher Templets This Georgia Learning Connections(Teacher Resource Center) site features a fill in Power Point Jeopardy! Game Show document along with other Power Point activities.Also includes Math,Science,Social Studies and other academic templets.Blank Award Certs,Lesson Plan Forms and calandars are provided. Lesson Plans Good site! This site provides good ideas on how to sequence your lesson plans with the Q.C.C. Enjoy! Techniques for Discipline Eleven techniques for better discipline in the classroom. Student Resource Center Wonderful site for students!. Easy to understand and follow. A variety of topics that are interesting and informative for children. Great to use in the classroom. Very educational! Cheryl Hunter The Mental Edge This is a great site from the Georgia Learning Connection link. It lets students take online quizzes on vocabulary, grammar,etc. This is a good web site for SAT/ACT/GA HS Graduation test or anyone wishing to improve their English skills Interesting Site for ESL Students A free site for students of English as a second language.It provides word games,puzzles,exercises,slang and much more. National Geographic for Kids This site has wonderful pictures, games, activities, and experiements that are in a format that kids wil enjoy. They probably will not even realize they are learning while they are doing so. I enjoyed the section on arts and crafts and recipes. They also have a "Homework Help" link that can provide useful information under six categories. Five Themes of Geography Middle School students need to know and be able to use the five themes of Geography. This lesson list the themes and has sample activities for each theme. Educational Resources Great Site! This site covers all grades incluiding special needs. Wonderful links to other informational sites ie: Professional Development providing additional information for professional growth; courses, technology etc... Take a look! It's worth the time!! Cheryl Hunter Yahoo's Kids Search Engine Yahoo's answer to a children's search engine.It also has current events news,games,ect. The Math Forum The math forum is a research and educational enterprise of Drexel university. It has an infinite number of lesson plan worksheets and quizzes for the k-12 math teacher.

Searching for Resources Title Description Cyber-Sleuth for Kids search engine An internet guide for K-12 students. It has tabs for Science, Math, History, Georgraphy, Art, and Reference. It also has a "Fun and Games" section, as well as Classroom Clipart for those who need it. Children's Net Index for Literature Useful site for links to author's biographies,online interviews,birthdays,etc. Search Engines Features Chart This page describes features of several search engines and will prove helpful to me as a quick reference when implementing specific search strategies. Yahoo, Wild Cats Pictures and information on tigers, panthers, jaguar, and other big cats. Ask Jeeves Kids This search engine is for children to ask questions and be referred to other sites for the answers. You simply enter the question you want answered and click ask, then you will be prompted to where to find the answers to your questions and other related questions. Products: GuruNet Free This source can be downloaded for free. It is supposed to provide access to reference tools such as the dictionary, thesaurus, spelling checker and word translations in 14 languages. Awesome Library This web browser organizes information for kids,parents,teachers and others. I liked the site because it had links for exceptional children. The link to "stuttering" provided questions that a child stutterer might ask and narrative answers. It also linked to difficult subjects such as bullying. The search window easy to use and effective. Dogpile,A Fun Search Engine This easy to use and helpful search engine was not mentioned. Search Engines, How to get the Best out of the Internet This site has a helpful chart comparing Altavista, Google, Alltheweb, Lycos, Teoma, and Wisenut. Kid's Search Tools This is a great page for kids to safely find age appropriate search engines. One Stop Resource This is a very good search engine. It is one stop that's all! This site provides information on a variety of topics ie: Do it Yourself, case studies and a section on Web Links for internet users to find web sites. Search Engine Basics The author of this page calls it "Search Engine Math." It's a great explanation of how to search efficiently for a specific topic on the internet. Kid's Search Engines This is a great student or child web site that screens out child inappropriate links and provides safe kid friendly search engines. These would be great to use in the classroom. PBS Mathline Website PBS website offering online courses throug universities, Documentaries, FAQ,and Kids corners from Barneys to Sesame Street.

Evaluating Web Resources Title Description Evaluating Web Resources Fact - vs- Fiction A very easy yet effective web site for evaluating web resources. This web site discusses the important criteria for evaluating a web site and helps to weed out fact -vs-fiction. An Easy Guide for Web Evualation A simple to use web evaluation tool.It discusses the six most important criteria to address. University at Albany Library I liked using this Web site because it was clear and easy to understand. It contained a site to evaluate internet resourses as well as tips. It was not as complicated and long as the Web Detective site but would give anyone a good idea of what to consider when looking for a good reliable web site with solid information. Checklist for Evaluating Web Resources An easy to follow checklist to evaluate web resources. Guidelines for Internet/Intellectual Property in the Classroom This page answers a lot of questions I have, as a teacher, pertaining to what and how I can legally use information from the internet in my classes. Teaching Web Evaluation Provides information for teachers to teach students how to evaluate web sites. Separate the Wheat from the Chaff This is a wonderful web page written by Kathy Schrock that gives you great tips to evaluate web sites. It gives you a quick list of things to scan your web page for and helps you to identify if your web page is authentic or biased. Critical Evaluation Survey Checklist for evaluation of the web for teachers, students and parents. How to Evaluate Material Found on the Internet This site offers additional information about evaluating internet resources. Distinguishing Scholarly Journals From Other Periodicals An interesting and helpful guide to categorizing periodicals. Five criteria for evaluating webpages This is a short graph which can be used as a reminder when evaluating webpages Consider the Source From UCLA library, a resource that gives points to consider about Web sites. It includes: Content & Evaluation, Source & Date, and Structure. Getting It Right:Verifying Sources on the Net This site provides strategies and tools to assist in evaluating website content, checking domain registration, applying a checklist, etc. Internet Validity Lesson for High School Students This lesson is designed to help high school students determine the validity of information that is presented to them on the Internet. After reviewing a series of evaluation techniques for online resources, students form groups to assess selected Web sites based on accuracy and authority, advocacy and objectivity, and currency and coverage. Year by Year Describes historic timelines. Ten C's For Evaluating Internet Sources Ten C's provide criteria in evaluating internet sources. Content, Credibility, Critical thinking, Copyright, Citation, Continuity, Censorship, Connectivity, Comparability and Context.