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Internet in
the Classroom
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Instructor-led online workshop
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Attend from where
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©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)
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or...
- If you don't already
have it, download
Adobe Acrobat Reader.

- Download
and complete a registration form.
- If you have a
purchase order number you may fax your registration
(361-883-3442)
- 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:
- ESC-2, Workshop
Registrar
209 North Water Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401-2599
- 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:
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Modules
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Description
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Internet Safety
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Become familiar with
Acceptable Use Policies, Filtering, Netiquette, and
other issues related to keeping kids safe on the
Internet.
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Integration Strategies
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Focus on the Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills and how to use the
Internet to help your students accomplish learning
objectives.
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Online Resources
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Learn what to look for
(and what to avoid) when selecting websites for
your students.
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Teacher Resources
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Compare several websites
devoted to teachers and schools.
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Educational Sites Collections
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Evaluate websites that
support your grade level and subject
area.
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Lesson Plans
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Locate lesson plans on
the Internet.
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Class Projects
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Investigate online
collaborative projects for your students
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Educational Games
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Have fun playing
web-based games and determine their educational
value.
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Reference Materials
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Peruse online reference
materials that you and your students can use to
supplement classroom materials.
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Study Aids
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Visit websites with
components that assist students with specific
educational tasks.
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Specialized Search Engines
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Compare various Internet
search engines to determine which one(s) would best
suit your needs.
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Web Publishing
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Learn how to publish your
own classroom webpage without
difficulty.
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Begin
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