internet in education

A guide for creating a social network for students who are looking for careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math to enable them to meet and be mentored by professionals in those fields.

An introduction to using new technology in education.

Introduces educators to Internet tools and applications that allow people to collaborate and share information online, comprising the second generation of the World Wide Web often referred to as Web 2.0, and covers such topics as blogs, podcasts, and virtual environments.

The Internet is host to a world of information… and misinformation. At the Khan Academy—an online education site started by visionary Salman Khan—one can learn about such diverse subjects as whether there are different sizes of infinity, or if basketball star and regular contributor to the site LeBron James thinks it’s easier to make three free throws or one three pointer. That’s right: LeBron James is a regular contributor. And Bill Gates’s kids are regular visitors. Find out just who Salman Khan is and how he became a superstar magnet—and a superstar in his own right.

A guide to help teachers and librarians use Web 2.0 and social networking tools in the K-12 classroom, featuring in-depth descriptions of each tool, classroom examples with screen shots of websites, and practical unit plans illustrating the use of Web 2.0 in content-area curricula.

"Explores the questions of how to teach digital writing by examining the author's craft, demonstrating how intentional thinking about author's craft in digital texts engages students in writing that is grounded in their digital lives"--Back cover.

"How can you create an authentic learning environment--one where students ask questions, do research, and explore subjects that fascinate them--in today's standards-driven atmosphere? Author Larissa Pahomov offers insightful answers based on her experience as a classroom teacher at the Science Leadership Academy, a public high school in Philadelphia that offers a rigorous college-prep curriculum and boasts a 99 percent graduation rate. Pahomov outlines a framework for learning structured around five core values: inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and reflection." -- Publisher's website.

Examines the evolution and development of online schools, describing the history of alternative learning environments, and explaining both the advantages and drawbacks of online learning.

Presents school librarians with background information on a variety of electronic and Internet media resources. Explains each resource in detail and provides tips for presenting it to students. Includes suggested class activities and worksheets designed to strengthen student understanding of the information available on the Internet.