Chapter 7

Types of distant learning activities

• student research
• online classroom materials-- www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line2.htm
• web-based lessos
• virtual courses and programs

Strategies to increase privacy and saftey on the internet

• www.safekids.com/child_saftey.htm

Mange cookies

• www.kburra.com/epal.html
• www.spychecker.com/software.cookiemanager.html

Chapter 8

Web-based Activity

electronic pen pals

www.epals.com

www.iecc.org

electronic mentoring

www.telementor.org

http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/sso/chats/

electronic (virtual) field trips

www.tramline.com

www.accessexcellence.org/RC/virtual.html

electronic publishing

www.chilrens-express.org

www.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/

group product development

www.edu/currichome.html

problem-based leaning

www.globe.gove

www.kancen.org

www.gsn.org/gsh/cf/index.htm;

www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ.midi/

www.progjectpioneer.com/mars

social action projects

www.iearn.org

www.cranesforpeace.org

www.kidlink.org/dream/

www.earthdaybags.org

Web-Based Lessons and Projects

www.learner.org/exhibits

www.campsilos.org

www.stevens.edu/currichome.html

http://exhange.co-net.net/teleprojects

www.consumerjungle.org/students/s_default.htm

www.cyberbee.com.com/projects

www.itdc.k12.ca.us/curriculum/

www.cotf.ete/modules/modules.html

www.exploratorium.edu/educate/index.html

www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/index.html

www.fi.edu/fellows

www.globalschoolnet.org/GSH/

www.kn.pacbell.com/wired

www.microsoft.com/education/lessonplans.aspx

www.nationalgeographic.com/features

www.ngdc.noaa.gov/education/education/html

www.tramline.com

Strategies for intergrating the internet into curriculum

http://teachers.scholastic.com/writewit

www.pusd.info.projects/dolly/main.htm

www.geneaschools.org/austinbg/class/gray/internet/electronic

www.k12science.org/curriculum/weatherprol2/en

www.epals.com/progects/unsung_heros

www.onlineclass.co/NAQ/NAQhome.html

http://oldsegundo.com/webquest/voices_from_past/students-home.htm

www.landmark-post-project.com/ggl/index.html

www.nationalmathtrail.org

Chapter 9

Adapting for special needs

www.sparknotes.com

www.novelguide.com

www.freebooknotes.com

www.pinkmonkey.com

www.infomotions.com

www.bibliomaia.com

http://promo.net/pg/

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/

www.theplays.org

www.idictate.com

Chapter 11

Adapting for special needs

www.calculator.com

http://onlinecoverters.com

www.martindalecenter.com

Intergrating mathmatics

virual manipulatives

http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/index.html

www.shodor.org

www.ies.co.jp/math/java/index.html

www.ste.uiuc.edu/java/default.php

problem solving

http://education.ti.com/us/product/tech/datacollection/features/features.html

data-driven curriculum

www.census.gov

www.statcrunch.com

math related communications

http://mathforum.org/dr.math

http://mathforum.org/pow

http://mathforum.org/discussion/

www.nctm.org/onmath

skill building and practice

www.boermath.com

www.plato.com

www.pearsondigital.com

websites for mathmatical instuction

www.nctm.org

http://mathforum.org

http://education.ti.com/educationportal/

http://www-group.dcs.st-and.ac.ud:80/~history/

www.pbs.org/teachersource/math.htm

Science

science experiences

www.globe.gov

www.nasa.gov

www.jason.org

www.archimedes-lab.org/index_optical.html

science inquiry skills

www.esri.com

www.learner.org/jnorth/

http://plantary.org/rrgtm/

science concept learning

http://cse.edc.org/products/simulations/defult/asp

http://nova.ed.uidaho.edu/library/inet_technology/java_appplets.asp

www.peacecorps.gov/wws/research/water/index.html

information and tools

http://spacelink.nasa.gov

www.noaa.gov

www.nih.gov

www.enc.org

www.cotf.edu/ete

www.nap.edu

Chaper 5 & 6 Notes

Chapter 5 notes

Material generators--Allow creation and use of documents, test, IEP’s, etc.
Help create own letterhead, brochures, flyers etc.
www.adobe.com
www.microsoft.com
www.quark.com
Test generators
www.examview.com
www.testshop.com
www.centronsoftware.com
www.easytestmaker.com
http://landmark-project.com/classweb/tools/rubric_builder.php
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
http://teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/general/
Worksheet generators
http://puzzlemarker.school.discovery.com
http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/
www.centronsoftware.com/
www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/crossword/
IEP generators
www.schoolmax.net/specialed.asp
www.xperts.com/productsiep.htm
Graphic document markers
www.riverdeep.com
www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/certificates/
www.smartdraw.com
PDF and forms markers
www.adobe.com
www.colorpilot.com/pdfmaker.html
www.quask.com

Data collection and analysis tools--Collect data from students; track progress and support decision making; analyze data
Electronic grade books
www.classactiongradebook.com
www.jacksoncorp.com
www.gradekeeper.com
http://easygradepro.com
Statistical packages
www.spss.com
www.xlstat.com
www.flexpro-usa.com
www.ncss.com
www.stata.com
Student information systems
www.apple.com/educational/powerschool/
www.excelsiorsoftware.com
www.pearsondigital.com
www.prostarbyhightouchinc.com
www.aalsoution.com
Computer-based testing systems
http://simplequiz.peakepro.com
www.lasergrade.co
www.softcities.com
www.exambuilder.com
Student response systems
www.h-itt.com
www.einstrction.com
www.qwizdom.com
http://turningtechnologies.com

Graphic tools--Illustrate documents and web pages
Draw/paint programs
www.adobe.com
www.macromedia.com
www.riverdeep.com
Image editing tools
www.adobe.com
www.microsoft.com
Charting/graphic tools
www.teachtsp.com
www.serpik.com
www.visualmining.com
ClipArt/animation/sound/video/font collections
www.teachingheart.net/graphicl.html
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart
www.flamingtext.com
www.teachingheart.net/graphicl.html
www.smartdraw.com/resources/collections/clipart/

Planning and organizing tools--Help organize ideas for writing, plan and schedule activities
Outlining and concept mapping software
www.inspiration.com
www.projectkickstart.com
www.sotrymind.com
Lesson planners
www.sites4teachers.com
www.centronsoftware.com/lesson%20power.html
www.codework.com
Scheduling and time management tools
www.handsigh.com
www.thecalendarplanner.com

Research and reference tools--Helps students research assigned topics
Electronic encyclopedias
http://encarta.msn.com
www.encyclopedia.com
www.britannica.com
http://auth.grolier.com
Electronic atlases and mapping tools
www.graphicmaps,com
www.nationalatlas.gov
www.siteatals.com/atlas/
www.anzwers.org/free/universe
Electronic dictionaries and thesauruses
www.webopedia.com
www.m-w.com/dictonary.htm
http://dictonary.reference.com
http://thesaurus.reference.com

Content-Area Specific Tools--Specific to content areas such as technology education, music, reading, science, math etc.
CAD systems
http://usa.autodesk.com
www.alibre.com
Music editors, sequencers, and MIDI tools
www.korg.com
www.nationalatlas.gov
www.apple.com
www.emagic.de
www.tomdownload.com
Reading tools
www.readabilityformulas.com
www.renlearn.com/ar/default.htm
Microcomputer-based labs, graphic calculators, and calculator-based labs
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/
www.vernier.com
Graphic information systems and global positioning system
www.gps4fun.com
www.esri.com/software/arcview
www.census.gov/geo/www/maps/

Chapter 6 Notes

Commercial Multimedia Products
Instructional software
http://muhmultimedia.com
www.tutorialfind.com
www.eduate-me.net
http://education.adam.co
www.riverdeep.com
Interactive books and ebooks
http://teacher.scholastic.com/cliffordl/
www.computer-games-station.com
www.sepharus.com
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/
www.free-ebooks.net
Reference materials
http://encarta.msn.com
www.encycolpedia.com
www.britannica.com
http://auth.grolier.con
Almanacs and Atlases
www.almanac.com
www.worldalmanacforkids.com
www.nationbynation.com
www.graphicmaps.com/aatlas/world.htm
www.worldatlas2000.com
Presentation Software
www.microsoft.com
www.codeblazer.com
www.openoffice.org
Video production and editing software
www.apple.com
www.avid.com
www.adobe.co
www.pinnaclesys.com
Hypermedia authoring software--Student-created presentations, interactive storybooks
www.hyperstudio.com
www.macromedia.com

• Blog--Short for web log, or online journal
• Blogosphere--the “universe” of blogs as a whole.
• Blogroll--A collection of links to other people’s blogs
• Edublogosphere--The same as blogosphere, but applied to education blogs
• Open source software--Software which is distributed free of charge with its source code, enabling others to take part in developing it
• Podcast--audio recording that you can subscribe to via RSS and listen to on a
  computer or an mp3 player
• Semantic web--extension of the web that will allow people to find,
  share, and combine information more easily
• Vlog--is similar to an ordinary blog, but uses video rather than text
• VLE--(Virtual learning environment) software which allows teachers to track students’
  progress, manage course content etc.
• VoIP--Free internet telephone calls, often with video or shared desktop facilities; the
  market leader is Skype (http://www.skype.com/)
• Static content web sites--Documents or multi-media made available for download
• RSS (really simple syndication)--RSS allows you to subscribe and read news from your
  favourite websites, without having to visit each site
• Social bookmarking sites--way to store, classify, share and search links through the practice of folksonomy techniques on the Internet or Intranet.
  (example facebook and myspace)
• Social bookmarking has three key benefits:
  • Access your bookmarks anywhere
  • Share your bookmarks with friends/colleagues
  • See what others are bookmarking by way of interesting
  tags