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Resources chosen to help you integrate the Internet into your planning and classroom.

2001 Odyssey

"The purpose of this site is to guide K-12 educators who are learning to search the Internet for resources having the potential to transform the curriculum."

Advanced Placement Courses Online

"Our Online Courses, ClassTools and AP Exam Review instantly and conveniently connect teachers and students to award-winning curriculum  and teaching tools from any school or home computer."

Atlas of Cyberspaces

"This is an atlas of maps and graphic representations of the geographies of the new electronic territories of the Internet, the World-Wide Web and other emerging Cyberspaces."

Blackboard.com

"Blackboard.com is a FREE service that enables instructors to add an online component to their classes, or even host an entire course on the Web."

Classroom Connect on the Net

Great source of information and ideas for using the Internet in the classroom.

The Concord Consortium

"We create interactive materials that exploit the power of information technologies. Our primary goal in all our work is digital equity -- improving learning opportunities for all students."

Evaluating Web Resources

A guide to a monumental task.

Florida Virtual School

"Florida Virtual School provides free online classes and instruction to all public, private, and home school student in Florida. All you need is the right attitude and access to a computer with Internet services. If you live outside of Florida, classes are available on a license or tuition basis."

Internet for Educators

This is a book about the Internet and its applications to school settings.

The National Archives

The National Archives' offers resources for primary sources, activities and training for educators and students.

Internet Guide for Parents:Using the Internet with Your Family

A very good talking point during your parent-teacher interactions.

Internet Learning Resources Directory

"NetLearn is a directory of resources for learning and teaching Internet skills, including resources for WWW, email and other formats." A Scottish treasure!

The Internet Society

"The Internet is for Everyone"...major speech by Vint Cerf on the evolution of the Internet.

K12

"K12 is a new Internet-based elementary and secondary school that fuses time-tested learning methods, traditional academic content, and powerful technology. Its approach–combining proven methods of instruction, a kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum from internationally praised sources, and innovative technology–is unprecedented."

The New Curriculum

"The New Curriculum was started in the spring of 2001 by John Raymond. In its current form, has two branches: a website designed to help teachers integrate technology into their classes, and an educational technology consulting firm specializing in technology integration workshops."

Peacock Maps

Great poster of 'the whole Internet'! Perfect for your child's room or the classroom!

Quiz Lab

"The Internet's largest database of quizzes."

Seascape Learning Technology Center

"Individual learning programs through technology."

Standards-Based Instruction

"Create your own Internet-based lessons that are aligned with the Texas State Standards."

Those Dark Hiding Places: The Invisible Web Revealed

"Much of the Web is hiding information from us, but we can access this hidden content! Learn how you can reveal the secrets of these dark, hiding places."

WebExhibits

What a find for the classroom teacher! All the categories you need.

Web for Teachers

"Helps teachers integrate technology into instruction. It features various tools for teachers: one for creating quizzes that students can take online, another for organizing & annotating web sites, a third for developing rubrics, & more. A webzine presents brain games, web lessons, & stories about teachers & students using technology."

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