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Teaching With The Web

When we first started getting computers and the Internet in our classrooms, most of us "pioneers" taught ourselves and each other how to use this wonderful new tool for teaching. So, a little while later, the people running the schools thought that all of our colleages would do the same.

Sorry, it doesn't work that way (and never has!). The articles linked from this page are a small attempt at helping you learn how to make best use of the Internet in your classroom.

Concepts of Teaching With the Web

This section looks at some of the major concepts for web-based activities with links to some of the major sites.

Assessing Web-Based Activities

I don't care what kind of activities you do, assessment is the foundation for all of it. Web-based activities are a different animal and require some different kinds of assessment. This section offers some idea.

Activity Libraries

There are hundreds of lesson plan collections scattered around the web but very few really good one. Here are some really good ones which specialize in web-based activities.

Learning to Use the Web

Although techies would like to tell you that using the Web is very intuitive, it isn't. As using it in the classroom takes a little learning. The articles in this section can help. Some of these links point to articles in the Web 101 section of this site.

Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom

Some good resources, not only to educate yourself about these ever-changing topics but to help your students understand the concepts.

Other Resources You May Find Helpful

Avoiding the Potholes

Some common sense ideas to help you manage the use of the Internet in your classroom.