Chapter 6 Exploring the World Wide Web in the Classroom

Using the Internet to Achieve ISTE NETS for Students Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Students Using the Web as a Tool The Web as an Information Source- numerous ways to search the Internet for information. The Web as a Collaboration Tool- share documents The Web as a Communication Tool- , web-based phone calls, and video conferencing

Teachers Using the Web as a Tool Content Management- making materials available to students electronically (Blackboard) Connecting with Parents and the Community- , school and classroom websites, and making the classroom accessible to parents Professional Development- video presentations etc.

Appropriate Practices for the Web District Policies- acceptable use policies (includes uses of the Internet, responsibilities, acceptable and unacceptable behavior, consequences, parent notification, access). Classroom Policies- what is allowed in the classroom Copyright Issues- protects an author’s work from being stolen

Using the Internet with an NTeQ Lesson Do not plan to use Internet tools just because they exist or are fun. There must be a relationship to the objective. There are two instructional purposes for Internet use: searching for information and posting information for others to read and review. We have a responsibility as teachers to teach our students how to evaluate and select credible information on the Web.