"You can learn to use Netscape and
browse the Internet,
but you must educate yourself to
see the MAGIC in
its potential."
Educational materials developed for
the WOW Program
have been prepared by the WOW Staff
at the
Mathematics
and Science Teaching Center, University of Northern Colorado
Contributors: Jane Brown
and Lori Reinsvold
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Educational Uses of the World Wide Web |
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What can the Web offer a teacher and the
students? |
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| Repository of Information | |
| Interactive Activities | |
| Classroom and School 'Pages' | |
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Effective Searching for Educators |
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How can you find information on the WWW to help
you in your profession? |
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| How do you conduct a good search? | |
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What are some really good search tools for
teachers? |
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Keeping Students Safe on the Internet |
| How can you keep students safe on the Internet? | |
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Acceptable Use Policies, other Contracts, and
Safe Surf'n Cards |
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| Computer Placement and Classroom Guidelines | |
| Safe Search Tools for Kids | |
| Bookmark Files for Classroom Activities | |
| Blocking and Filtering Software | |
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Strategies and Software that allow you to
access Web resources off-line |
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Research Projects for Students |
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How can you help your students to be more
successful when searching? |
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| Have you found everything on the topic? | |
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What can the students do with the
information? |
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What kinds of online research projects can you offer
your students? |
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| Project 1: Giganotosaurs | |
| Project 2: History of Salt Lake City | |
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Project 3: Life Skills: Research the cost and
availability of auto stereos in your community |
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| Project 4: Nuclear Reactors: Are they safe? | |
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Evaluating Web Resources |
| How do you know a Web resource is valid? | |
| How do you cite resources on the Internet? | |
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Integrating the Web into the Curriculum |
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How can you integrate Web resources into your
curriculum? |
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How can you build a Web page for student
interaction? |
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What questions should you ask before designing a
Web activity? |
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| How can students make Web pages? | |
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E-mail Discussion Lists |
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How can you network with other teachers to ask
questions and do projects? |
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Bookmark Manipulation |
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How can you create bookmark files for classroom
activities? |
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Downloading Files |
| What is FTP? | |
| What kinds of files are available at these FTP sites? | |
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How can you tell what type of file you are about to
download? |
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| What are compressed files? | |
| How can you uncompress files? | |
| Should you be concerned about viruses? | |
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Some Education Technology Resources |
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Where are some technology educational resources
to help me use the Web? |
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A Final Note... |
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References |
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