Teaching with the Internet : Strategies and Models for K-12 Curricula

by Crane, Beverley E.

• ISBN13: 9781555703752
• ISBN10: 1555703755
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub

Summary

Here are the strategies elementary and secondary level teachers, library media specialists, and computer coordinators need to support and enrich their curriculum utilizing the Internet. Topics, suggested activities, and handouts follow most state curricula and require little or no modifications. Each unit plan provides step-by-step instructions, copy-ready handouts, and exercises for model lessons that can be used directly from the test or as springboards for innovative Internet instruction. The author emphasizes active learning and addresses the needs of ESL students. This is the perfect text for weaving the excitement and usefulness of the Internet into your daily lesson plans.

Author Biography

Beverley E. Crane was Director of the English Education Program at San Jose State University for five years.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	xi
List of Tables	xv
Acknowledgments	xvii
Preface	xix
SECTION I: How the Internet Can Enhance Teaching Effectiveness
The Information Revolution, the School, and the Internet	3	(38)
Ideas and Insights	3	(20)
Why Use Technology?	4	(2)
Objectives of This Chapter	6	(1)
Becoming an Information-Literate Person	6	(1)
Application of Internet Technology on Instruction	7	(1)
Critical Issues When Using Internet Technology	8	(6)
Internet Use Policies (IUP)	14	(1)
Evaluation of Websites	15	(6)
Citing Online Sources	21	(1)
Summary	21	(2)
Practical Applications	23	(18)
Types of Websites	23	(5)
Websites Categorized by Function	28	(4)
Creating the Internet Unit	32	(5)
Summary	37	(1)
Teaching Exercises: Now You Try It...	37	(1)
Conclusion	38	(1)
References	38	(3)
Linking Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, and the Internet	41	(34)
Ideas and Insights	41	(11)
Objectives of This Chapter	41	(1)
Introduction	41	(1)
Defining Information Literacy	42	(1)
Critical Thinking Defined	43	(2)
The Process	45	(1)
Critical-Thinking Models	45	(7)
Summary	52	(1)
Practical Applications	52	(23)
(Elementary Level): The Treasure Hunt	54	(8)
(Secondary Level): Animal Rights	62	(7)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	69	(1)
Conclusion	70	(1)
References	70	(5)
SECTION II: How to Integrate the Internet with Different Instructional Styles
Integrating the Internet into Cross-Curricular Units	75	(44)
Ideas and Insights	75	(6)
Objectives of This Chapter	75	(1)
Introduction	75	(1)
What Is Curriculum Integration?	76	(4)
Summary	80	(1)
Practical Applications	81	(38)
(Secondary Level): Censorship	81	(13)
(Elementary Level): Using Puppets to Teach Culture	94	(13)
(Secondary Level): Teaching Tolerance, Based on To Kill a Mockingbird	107	(10)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	117	(1)
Conclusion	117	(1)
References	118	(1)
Incorporating the Internet into Individualized Instruction	119	(42)
Ideas and Insights	119	(12)
Objectives of This Chapter	119	(1)
Introduction	119	(1)
Focus on Learning Styles	120	(1)
Focus on Multiple Intelligences	121	(2)
The Internet and Learning Modalities	123	(1)
Learning Centers	123	(8)
Practical Applications	131	(30)
(Elementary Level): Our Solar System	131	(17)
(Secondary Level): Business Education	148	(7)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	155	(3)
Conclusion	158	(1)
References	159	(2)
Using the Internet with Cooperative-Learning Approaches	161	(32)
Ideas and Insights	161	(3)
Objectives of This Chapter	161	(1)
Why Use Cooperative Learning?	161	(1)
Components of Cooperative Learning	162	(1)
Cooperative Learning and the Internet	163	(1)
Practical Applications	164	(29)
(Elementary Level): Dinosaurs	169	(11)
(Secondary Level): The Stock Market	180	(9)
Summary	189	(1)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	189	(1)
Conclusion	190	(1)
References	190	(3)
SECTION III: How to Integrate the Internet into Specific Curricular Areas
Using Web Resources in English and Language Arts	193	(26)
Ideas and Insights	193	(4)
Objectives of This Chapter	193	(1)
Using Web Resources in English-Language Arts	194	(1)
Examples of English-Language Arts Projects	195	(2)
Practical Applications	197	(22)
(Secondary Level): Shakespeare	198	(9)
(Elementary Level): Heroes	207	(10)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	217	(1)
Conclusion	218	(1)
References	218	(1)
Teaching Second-Language Learners Using the Internet	219	(30)
Taking the Internet to the Second-Language Classroom	221	(13)
The Problem	221	(1)
Attaining Competence in a Second Language	221	(1)
Teaching Strategies for LEP Students	222	(1)
Teaching Materials	223	(1)
Practical Applications	224	(10)
Using the Internet in ESL Content-Based Instruction	234	(15)
What Is Content-Based Language Instruction?	234	(1)
Cognitive-Academic Language Proficiency	235	(1)
The Internet and Content-Based Instruction	236	(1)
Practical Applications	237	(11)
References	248	(1)
Incorporating the Internet into Social Studies Research Assignments	249	(36)
Ideas and Insights	249	(3)
Objectives of This Chapter	249	(1)
Textbooks Versus Multimedia	250	(1)
Challenges and Advantages	251	(1)
Aspects of Social Studies Reserach	252	(1)
Practical Applications	252	(33)
(Elementary Level): Native Peoples	261	(10)
(Secondary Level): Immigrants: Then and Now	271	(11)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	282	(1)
Conclusion	283	(1)
References	284	(1)
Promoting Active Learning in the Sciences with the Internet	285	(40)
Ideas and Insights	285	(9)
Objectives of This Chapter	285	(2)
Advantages of Using the Internet in Science	287	(1)
Scientific-Thinking Processes	288	(2)
Steps to the Research Process	290	(4)
Practical Applications	294	(31)
Science Projects Using the Internet	294	(4)
Sample Unit Plans	298	(1)
(Elementary Level): Endangered Species: Focus on Whales	298	(14)
(Secondary Level): Alternative Energy Sources	312	(10)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	322	(1)
Conclusion	323	(1)
References	324	(1)
Bringing the Internet into Other Subject Areas	325	(24)
Ideas and Insights	325	(7)
Objectives of This Chapter	325	(1)
The Visual Arts	325	(2)
Foreign Languages	327	(1)
Health Education	328	(1)
Government	329	(3)
Practical Applications	332	(17)
(Secondary Level): Art Scavenger Hunt	333	(4)
(Secondary Level): Understanding Mexican History	337	(2)
(Secondary/Elementary Levels): Staying Healthy	339	(3)
(Secondary Level): The Protection of People's Rights	342	(4)
Teacher Exercises: Now You Try It...	346	(1)
Conclusion	346	(3)
Appendix A: How to Use Search Engines	349	(8)
Features of Search Engines	349	(4)
Advanced Features	351	(1)
Yahoo! Search Engine Options	351	(1)
Summary	352	(1)
Mini-Lesson (All Levels): Using Search Engines	353	(4)
Purpose	353	(1)
Objectives	353	(1)
Procedures	353	(2)
Evaluation	355	(1)
Summary	355	(2)
Appendix B: Complete Listings of Websites Mentioned in This Book	357	(16)
Animal Rights	357	(1)
Arts	358	(15)
Ask an Expert	358	(1)
Educational Organizations	358	(1)
English-Language Arts	359	(2)
English as a Second Language	361	(1)
Foreign Languages	362	(1)
General	363	(1)
Health	364	(1)
Listservs	364	(1)
Puppets	364	(1)
School Websites	365	(1)
Science	365	(3)
Search Engines	368	(1)
Social Studies	368	(3)
Staff Development	371	(1)
Stock Market	371	(1)
Telecollaboration Projects	372	(1)
Index	373	(8)
About the Author	381