Integrating the Internet

Integrating the Internet

The Internet is an awesome tool for teachers in the 21st century. Along with saving time for students and teachers, the Internet provides a vast variety of information that was previously next to impossible to reasonably obtain. There are sites for creative learning methods, communication, and travel. Using the Internet in the classroom is a priceless tool, and there are a variety of topics that help enable learning online.

Integrating the Internet

STUDENT RESEARCH

There are many sites on the Internet for students to research information for class.

REVIEWING CONCEPTS

There are many ways for students to learn. When students have fun learning they tend to retain information a lot better.

Integrating the Internet

UTILIZING PRIMARY SOURCES

The Internet allows for students and teachers to find resources with efficiency, including original works and documents.

CYBER FIELD TRIPS

Cyber field trips give students the opportunity to “visit” various venues without ever having to leave their schools.

Integrating the Internet

VIDEO STREAMING

Video streams are like watching a television program that offers excitement and learning for the students.

MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL LEAARNERS

Teachers can use Internet resources to help address the strengths and weaknesses of all their students.

Integrating the Internet

CLASS WEBSITES

Teachers can use these websites to expand upon what they are teaching in the classroom.

DISCUSSIONS

Online student discussion sites are a great tool for learning and get them personally engaged in the learning process.

Integrating the Internet

STUDENT E-MAIL

Students can use email to receive fast communication with other students, teachers, or other entities.

GLOBAL LEARNING

Hosting a webcam session with another classroom or location around the world is another meaning strategy for learning.

Integrating the Internet

SHARING RESOURCES

The Internet not only makes it easy for students to search for and find the most up-to-date information on almost any topic you can imagine, it also allows them to share their findings and collaborate with each other easily.