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Podcasting Legal Guide - Creative Commons
Grades
6 to 12
In the Classroom
If your class is set to "publish" their recorded exploits, working through this site with them would be a great introduction to the "rules of the road" for journalists in general.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Critical Evaluation of a Web Page - Kathy Schrock
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): brainstorming (19)
In the Classroom
Use this lesson as an introduction to an Internet-based research project, Web hunt, or WebQuest.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dewey Decimal Classification - Online Computer Library Center
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): classification (20)
In the Classroom
Share this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to help prepare students for the library when working on a research project or paper. It is a quick activity, and can be done as a class to save time. Have students take turns leading the group through the tour to encourage active participation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Best Kid-Safe Search Engines & Browsers - GoHenry
Grades
2 to 6tag(s): blogs (71), internet safety (111), search engines (45)
In the Classroom
Present students with example search queries and let them test the results on both a standard search engine and a kid-safe one. Discuss differences in results and appropriateness. Create a list of research questions and have students use only a kid-safe search engine to find answers, reinforcing safe browsing habits. Have students design classroom posters that incorporate internet safety tips and instructions on using kid-safe browsers, combining creativity with digital citizenship. The posters can be created digitally using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dr. Watson
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1 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Search Engines
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): search engines (45)
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Smarter Surfing - Sree Sreenivasan
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): search strategies (18)
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Finding Information on the Internet - UC Berkeley
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): search strategies (18)
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HTML for Kids - Jill Jeffers Goodell
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): design (74)
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The Internet and Children - What Works? - NTIA
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Microsoft Security and Privacy - Microsoft
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1 to 12tag(s): internet safety (111), Microsoft (54), worms (5)
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Internet Blocking in Public Schools- A Study on Internet Access - Electronic Freedom Foundation
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Assistive Technology Basics - Understood.org
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): resources (80), Special Needs (46)
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The Journey Inside - Intel Corp.
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): computers (108)
In the Classroom
This one can be a useful introduction for both students and teachers. After familiarizing the students with the site using a projector or interactive whiteboard, set a link up on classroom computers for individual or pair exploration or on your website for blended or flipped learning classrooms. Have students keep a digital journal with illustrations and images using Penzu, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Accessibility Guide for Microsoft Products - Microsoft
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): Microsoft (54)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the training, tutorials, and resources to help those with disabilities maximize the accessibility features of Microsoft products.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NSF Classroom Resources - National Science Foundation
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): antarctica (30), arctic (39), biomes (110), chemicals (39), computers (108), cultures (248), earth (190), engineering (140), environment (249), fractions (158), geometric shapes (136), numbers (114), origami (15), planets (118), robotics (29), space (231), symmetry (28)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a reference site for finding further material. Under each subject find a varity of formats from forums and articles, to videos, interactives, podcasts, experiments and more. Some of the resources on this site may lead to a starting point for individual or group projects. Use parts of this site at a center. Share this site with staff (especially new teachers) and parents looking to extend science and math activities at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History of the World Wide Web
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): internet safety (111)
In the Classroom
This site could be used to supplement a class about technology, or a class on the history of communication. If assigning research projects, this would be a great reference to provide for students. Note: the site seems to be under a lot of construction, so verify that it is in working order before providing it to students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GCF Learn Free - Tech Tutorials - TechTutorials.com
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): computers (108), professional development (270)
In the Classroom
Share this site with the technology coordinator for your school district. If you or a student are trying to teach yourselves a specific or specialized software program, these tutorials may be just what you need.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Search Engine Showdown - Greg R. Notess
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): computers (108), search engines (45)
In the Classroom
Share this with your older students before they start a research project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School - CergoS
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): engineering (140)
In the Classroom
Share this site with the educational technology staff at your school to ensure that your school's computer lab encourages good ergonomics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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