Strengthening Curriculum using the Internet

Using the NETS for Students standards, the following 6 pages will offer Internet examples that address each of the six standards. As you explore a site, copy and paste the URL of the website into a word document. Write a brief explanation describing the possible activity you could do with this site.

NETS Six Foundations

1. Basic Operations and Concepts find suggested lesson plans for introducing the use of the Internet 2. Social, Ethical, and Human Issues what is netiquette 3. Technology as a Productivity Tool discover how the Internet can become a place to publish information 4. Technology as a Communication Tool use the Internet to communicate with classrooms and other educators globally 5. Technology as a Research Tool ideas for concept mapping curriculum and learning best search engines for students 6. Technology as a Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tool visit examples of web sites that show examples for higher-order thinking

As you explore the Internet resources that address the NETS for Students, download and use the documents below to record your lesson integration ideas. After you research all six NETS for Students, we will look at the different suggested formats you can use for Internet integration into your classroom curriculum.

Go to the next page for NETS 1: Basic Operations and Concepts.