Online Tools for the K-12 Classroom-for Jamestown Staff
There is a wealth of instructional information on the Internet for teachers and students. This workshop will provide a timely insight on using current resources to assist with research and classroom activities.
Details
- Location: Jamestown Middle School, Jamestown
- Date & Time: 12/07/2009 @ 04:30 PM
- Lead Trainer: Charity Nix
- Delivery Method: On Site
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Eligible for Graduate Credit: Yes
- Minimum Cost: $45 per participant
- Minimum Required: 10 participants
- Maximum Allowed: 15 participants
Major Goal:
Participants will learn how to access and utilize online tools for classroom teachers and students.
Notes:
This training will be held in the Middle School computer lab/classroom.
Participants will:
- create and use a web-based bookmark manager (iKeepBookmarks, Furl, del.icio.us)
- conduct basic information searches utilizing the different types of search engines (Google, Yahoo, Yahooligans, Ask for Kids, MetaCrawler)
- explore online lesson plans and teacher tools (Thinkfinity, A Farmer's Market, Webquests,Trackstar, 4Teachers, QuizStar, RubiStar)
- explore virtural tours and video (eField Trips, National Geographic, iCue)
- discuss integrating discovered resources into the curriculum.