The Internet and Instruction: Activities and Ideas, 2nd Edition

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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Finding relevant teaching resources on the Internet can be a real challenge, and most educators don't have time to develop appropriate activities for those sites. But Barron and Ivers offer a solution. Their guide, designed for educators and students, demystifies the technology of the Internet and telecommunications, and it provides pertinent, feasible and easy-to-implement ideas and cross-curricular activities for the classroom. After a brief overview of the technology, the authors show educators how to get started, navigate the Internet and implement telecommunications in an educational setting. This is followed by exemplary learning activities in curriculum areas that range from communication and research to theatre, music and art. These projects encourage students to explore the Internet and learn about such subjects as ancient civilizations, animation, health and astronomy. Presented in reproducible format, they can be easily integrated into the curriculum. Further reference materials and a basic glossary are included in appendixes. This second edition of Barron and Ivers' popular work greatly expands on and updates the first edition. In addition to new ideas and activities, the authors have added more detailed instructions and ideas for Web research. The result is a practical, hands-on resource for educators that can also be used for inservice workshops or as a textbook in technology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. However it is used, this book should simplify the Internet for teachers, librarians and students. Any educator interested in tapping the Internet or other telecommunications systems for instructional purposes can benefit from this guide.

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An excellent hands-on resource. Highly recommended.-Appraisals
Shows educators how to navigate and implement the Internet in their classroom.-Ties
The ideal first Internet book...a no-fuss and no-fear approach...Very well set out, clear and well headed...Would be useful across the curriculum for teachers and librarians.-Orana
"An excellent hands-on resource. Highly recommended."-Appraisals
"Shows educators how to navigate and implement the Internet in their classroom."-Ties
"The ideal first Internet book...a no-fuss and no-fear approach...Very well set out, clear and well headed...Would be useful across the curriculum for teachers and librarians."-Orana

Author Bio

ANN E. BARRON is Full Professor, Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida, Tampa. She received the Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching and Service in 1996 and the Teaching Incentive Award for Outstanding Teaching in 1995. KAREN S. IVERS is a Professor in the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education at California State University Fullerton.