2. How the Internet Aids Students in Discovery Learning By Sara Kleiner Education 509Sara Kleiner

3. Contents  Slide 1 Title  Slide 2 Contents  Slide 3 Idea behind Discovery Learning  Slide 4 Discovery Learning Approach  Slide 5 Technology and the Internet  Slide 6 Discovery Learning sites should include…  Slide 7 Additional features to look for  Slide 8 Discovery Kids  Slide 9 Education Place  Slide 10 Arts Connected  Slide 11 Conclusions

4. Idea Behind Discovery Learning  Students are more likely to remember concepts that they discovered themselves through their own exploration and hands-on approach.

5. Discovery Learning Approach  Interaction with the environment.  Manipulation of objects.  Performing experiments.  Handling difficult questions.  Build on what you already know.  Discover interconnectedness between concepts and ideas.

6. Technology and the Internet  Discovery Learning reaches a new level both in school and at home.  A wonderful resource for students, teachers and parents.  All topics can be explored in a Discovery Learning modality.

7. Discovery Learning Sites Should Include…  Interactive programs  Choices  Various ability levels  Positive reinforcement

8. Additional Features to Look for  Music  Eye-catching graphics  Video  Easy to navigate the site  Cross-curricular activities  Ways to incorporate and expand ideas into lesson plans.

9. Discovery Kids http://kids.discovery.com/games/chomp http://kids.discovery.com/games/chomp  Educational games  Educational puzzles  Following directions  Multiple science sections  Educational Video  Fun Graphics

10. Education Place http://www.eduplace.com/kids/ http://www.eduplace.com/kids/  Cross-curricular activities  Lots of activities and ability levels  Easy to navigate  Fun graphics and large lettering  Graphic organizers  Teacher-guided activities & resources  Positive reinforcement

11. Arts Connected http://www.artsconnected.org/palyground/make_it.shtml http://www.artsconnected.org/palyground/make_it.shtml  Various art forms  Games  Famous works of art  Line forms and shapes  Design your own garden  Multiple ability levels  Discover history through art  Positive reinforcement

12. Conclusions  The Internet brings learning to life.  Students become engaged in the learning process when they have control of their learning experiences.  Offers additional practice and follow up activities for students in school and at home.

13. The End  For more information,  please contact Sara Kleiner at pamperedkids@comcast.net