Training

Internet in the Classroom

an Instructor-led online workshop

 

  Attend from where you are!

©2003 These materials are designed for Region 2 districts and educators. 

Materials and linked pages remain the intellectual property of their creators. 

Use for profit is prohibited.

Participants will learn strategies to integrate the Internet into classroom activities with a focus on appropriate and safe use. Online Resources such as lesson plans, class projects, educational games, reference materials, study aids, specialized search engines, and web publishing will be highlighted.

Prerequisite: Beginning Internet

This is an online workshop conducted at a distance. There will be no face-to-face meeting with the instructor. Participants will "attend" this workshop via the Internet and "hand in" assignments via email. Discussion among participants will be facilitated through ListServ subscription. Therefore, it is required that participants have regular access to the Internet and possess an active email account either at work or home.

The workshop begins on Monday, _______ and ends on Friday, _______, a six-week window.  Participants may work at their own pace and schedule of convenience within the time frame.  However, participants are expected to spend at least 24 hours working on assignments during this time. Late assignments will not be accepted. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued based upon participation and the recommendation of the instructor.  This certificate includes 24 hours of CPE credit.

On the Friday before the start date, registered (and confirmed) participants will be emailed instructions. 

How to Register
The fee for this workshop is $200.00 for each individual from a Region 2 educational entity, $400.00 for all others. A check or purchase order must accompany registration.
Register for workshop number _______.

To register:

If you have a purchase order number you may:

* or telephone your registration (361-561-8562) *

or...
  1. If you don't already have it, download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  2. Download and complete a registration form.
  3. If you have a purchase order number you may fax your registration (361-883-3442)
  4. If you are paying by check, make the check payable to ESC-2 and mail it along with your completed registration form to the Education Service Center:
    bulletESC-2, Workshop Registrar
    209 North Water Street
    Corpus Christi, Texas 78401-2599
  5. Your registration is not confirmed unless you have received a confirmation letter from ESC-2. Call 361-561-8562 if you do not receive confirmation.
*Please note: If you are not an employee of a Region 2 school district, you cannot register online or via telephone. However, you may register via fax or mail.

For More Information
For more information about "Internet in the Classroom" please contact Faye Stone at
fstone@esc2.net or 361-561-8667.

Syllabus:

Modules

Description

Internet Safety

Become familiar with Acceptable Use Policies, Filtering, Netiquette, and other issues related to keeping kids safe on the Internet.

Integration Strategies

Focus on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and how to use the Internet to help your students accomplish learning objectives.

Online Resources

Learn what to look for (and what to avoid) when selecting websites for your students.

Teacher Resources

Compare several websites devoted to teachers and schools.

Educational Sites Collections

Evaluate websites that support your grade level and subject area.

Lesson Plans

Locate lesson plans on the Internet.

Class Projects

Investigate online collaborative projects for your students

Educational Games

Have fun playing web-based games and determine their educational value.

Reference Materials

Peruse online reference materials that you and your students can use to supplement classroom materials.

Study Aids

Visit websites with components that assist students with specific educational tasks.

Specialized Search Engines

Compare various Internet search engines to determine which one(s) would best suit your needs.

Web Publishing

Learn how to publish your own classroom webpage without difficulty.

 

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