The first of the six NETS Standards for Students
deals with teaching students how to understand basic operations
and technology concepts. Technology can empower students to learn
holistically as well as authentically if it is used as a tool. As
students become proficient in the use of this tool for information
gathering, assessing, and sharing, they will begin to have the knowledge
to become life-long learners in this new information age.
1. Basic Operations and Concepts
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As a rule, technology should never be taught outside of regular
classroom curriculum. However, to empower your students in their
use of technology with your curriculum, they need a basic understanding
of how technology works. These activities can be done in an after
school computer club, summer school projects, or during your regular
school time. Here are some suggested activities that you can do
with your class:
- A. Lesson
Plan for Surfing Safely
- created by Tammy Payton
This is a lesson designed for the second through the sixth grade
student. This lesson offers tips for teaching students what the
Internet is, how to navigate on the Internet, and assessing whether
or not the information found is quality information.
- B. Slide
Show for Introducing the Internet
- created by Tammy Payton
for ICE conference
This slide show is designed for teachers and illustrates tips
for explaining what the Internet is as well as suggested Internet
sites to use with elementary classroom curriculum.
- C. Do
Spiders Live on the World Wide Web
- Located on the Internet Public Library web site, this slide
show explains common technology terms your students should be
familiar with. After viewing this slide show, you can challenge
your students to create their own book of synonyms. An example
of this kind of activity is the book The King Who Reined.
- D. The
Electric Teacher
- Developed by Cathy Chamberlain, technology integration specialist
at Oswego School District in New York, she has written helpful
tutorials for FrontPage©, Office 2000©, PowerPoint©,
and more.
- E. The
Journey Inside
- INTEL offers an online multi-media guide that explains how
technology works. Recommended for 5th – 9th
grade math, science and technology classes, parts of it are suitable
for even younger or older students.
- F. Teacher
Toolkit
- Microsoft has several online tutorials for using their software
as well as links to integration ideas on this web site.
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