internet in education

"[Teacher-librarian Jennifer Casa-Todd argues that] equipping students for their future begins by helping them become digital leaders now. [Moreover, she stresses that] in our networked society, students need to learn how to leverage social media to connect to people, passions, and opportunities to grow and make a difference ... [She presents stories of] kids who are leveraging social media inpositive and powerful ways"--Back cover.

A guide to Internet sites useful for students and teachers including sections on history, world travel, science, sports, famous people, and more.

Explains the importance of being Internet-proficient, describes the common obstacles to information literacy, and provides tools for teachers to help their students become confident and skilled in using the Internet.

A practical guide for teachers and students that assists them in doing Internet research, and offers tips on addressing plagiarism.

" ... offer[s] inspiration and resources to help [teachers] create a digitally rich, engaging, student-centered environment ... with Google Classroom"--Back cover.

A guide to the Flat Classroom project that focuses on global collaboration of students online.

Discusses the different ways educators can find free and inexpensive federal information that can be used to supplement classroom projects.

Presents guidance on implementing new technology tools to create a learner-centered, self-paced classroom, as well as strategies on using cloud technology to create personalized education for students, and real-life case studies and activities showing how to apply this book's strategies to one's own classroom.

"In this much-anticipated book from acclaimed blogger Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher), you'll learn the key shifts in writing instruction necessary to move students forward in today's world. Vicki describes how the elements of traditional writing are being reinvented with cloud-based tools. Instead of paper, note taking, filing cabinets, word processors, and group reports, we now have tools like ePaper, eBooks, social bookmarking, cloud syncing, infographics, and more. Vicki shows you how to select the right tool, set it up quickly, and prevent common mistakes. She also helps you teach digital citizenship and offers exciting ways to build writing communities where students love to learn. Special Features: Essential questions at the start of each chapter to get you thinking about the big ideas A chapter on each of the nine essential cloud-based tools--ePaper and eBooks; digital notebooks; social bookmarking; cloud syncing; cloud writing apps; blogging and microblogging; wikis and website builders; online graphic organizers and mind maps; and cartoons and infographics A wide variety of practical ways to use each tool in the classroom Alignments to the Common Core State Standards in writing Level Up Learning--a special section at the end of each chapter to help you review, reflect on, and apply what you've learned Writing tips to help you make the best use of the tools and avoid common pitfalls A glossary of key terms discussed in the book Useful appendices, including reproducible material for your classroom No matter what grade level you teach or how much tech experience you have, you will benefit from Vicki's compelling and practical ideas. As she emphasizes throughout this essential book, teaching with cloud-based tools has never been easier, more convenient, or more important than right now. "--.