Now that I have access to the Web, how can I use it effectively?As an informational tool, teachers can use the web to interact with parents of their students opening it up for parents to see what is happening in their child's classroom. Parents could see grades, events, or even skype conferences if necessary. As a collaborative tool, students can create and share information by using resources such as googledocs. As a teaching tool, students can use the web as a large search engine, like google, to find and learn about different subjects. As professional deelopment, teachers have access to various sites to assist in creating lesson pans and also to continue with their learning.
How do I manage students' use of the Web in my class?Students can first establish the rules of computer as they would with the rules fo the classroom. When these rules are broken, consequences need to follow and be the same for each student. Also, limiting the content available for students is another way. Students can be taught which sites are appropriate to use. Districts have blocking software to block access to certain sites, such as facebook. Also, all students in Dare County, even kindergarteners, have to sign an internet policy, which clearly states what is acceptable use of the schools's computers.
Which features of the Web do I use?With so many resources available, it would be hard to say which features can and cannot be used as a blanket statement. Kindergarteners would not be using the same portions of the web as fifth graders. Teachers will determine which is appropriate for their students. Students can start by using email, blogs, wiki, googledocs, virtual tours, newspapers, to name a few. Also, we cannot forget the vast resources available for preofessional development or sharing of lesson plans.
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