Effective Use of the Internet in Classroom Instruction

1. Effective Use of the Internet in Classroom Instruction Lowell J. Greenberg Lowell J. Greenberg

2. Strategy: Embrace telecommunications technology in instruction and the preparation for instruction Effective use of the Internet will improve teacher creativity, reduce the time required to plan units and involve students in an immersive whole language learning environment. 1 Lowell J. Greenberg

3. Vision: All teachers and students should be effective knowledge workers, able to use technology to further their career and life style goals. • Use of information technology will become integral to all instruction. Teachers and students will use the telecommunications medium as an instrument of creativity and empowerment. • Instant publishing and sharing of work. 2 Lowell J. Greenberg

4. Goal: Make teachers and students aware of the wealth of Internet resources available and provide a means to tap into these resources. • Provide a foundation for the effective integration of the Internet into teacher’s and student’s lives • Use today as a beginning of this process. • Explore Internet Information resources and search avenues. 3 Lowell J. Greenberg

5. Plan of Action Today • Guided exploration of CTAP Instructional Resources for California Schools • Design of a lesson plan using Internet resources. • Research a topic using search engines and bookmark at least three appropriate resources. • Brainstorm ways YOU can integrate Information technology in YOUR classroom. Share! 4 Lowell J. Greenberg

6. Next Steps • How to create a web site and publish you or your classes’ work. • How to work and share information with other schools and teachers. • Risk assessment and caution does not translate into fear and avoidance. • How to generate parent and community support.