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| 1 | The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) at the National Institute for Literacy, a U.S. government site, presents literacy facts; forums and listservs: and information about programs, publications, and events, as well as a national literacy search tool. | |
| 2 | The Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement, a collaboration among five universities, investigates literacy issues. Download "Learning to Read in Culturally Responsive Computer Environments" by Nichole Pinkard, read 10 principles to improve children's reading achievement, and consult a family literacy database. | |
| 3 | Get involved with the America Reads Challenge, a federal reading program designed to ensure that every child can read independently by the end of 3rd grade. | |
| 4 | At the University of Washington, "Digital Images and the 'New' Visual Literacy" shows how technology is changing our definition of visual literacy. |
| 5 | This site offers tools to help students think critically about such topics as the portrayal of violence and the sway of advertising. | |
| 6 | The Media Literacy Project at Babson College aims "to improve the quality of K-12 education by strengthening young people's ability to ask questions about what they watch, see, and read" with curriculum materials, research articles, and information about teacher education and community outreach. | |
| 7 | Appalachian State University's "Links to Other Media Literacy Sites" |
| 8 | This site has definitions of information literacy, information literacy standards, K-6 lesson plans, reports, forum minutes, announcements of available books and videos, profiles of member institutions, and a comprehensive list of related sites. |
| 9 | A thorough list of online resources pertaining to education and technology, got to "K-12 Educational Resources" on the Technology Education Lab site. | |
| 10 | A searchable database of 1,000 useful internet sites for educators that have been reviewed and rated. |
| 11 | An account of 10 teachers classroom experiences with the Internet in K-12 science and math classes. The educators' lively, colorful reports are complemented by a useful sidebar with links to Web sites addressing technology issues, tools, resources, and projects. | |
| 12 | Discussions and articles on "How to wire your school, How do you ensure equitable use of educational technology, How to introduce computers to reluctant staff or students. | |
| 13 | Discussions and articles on "How to wire your school, How do you ensure equitable use of educational technology, How to introduce computers to reluctant staff or students. | |
| 14 | Discussions and articles on "How to wire your school, How do you ensure equitable use of educational technology, How to introduce computers to reluctant staff or students. |
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| 19 | Educational Links from Yahoo | |
| 20 | K-12 Educational sites from Webcrawler.com | |
| 21 | Search ERIC | |
| 22 | puzzlemaker program | |
| 23 | neat link to how stuff works | |
| 24 | How to do stuff | |
| 25 | Copyright law info | |
| 26 | List Serve Directory by Catagory | |
| 27 | The Internet's Premier Research Library A Selective Collection of Topical Guides |
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| 28 | Search sites for teachers | |
| 29 | search engine for education topics | |
| 30 | The VPW Classroom Information Network: Offers free sponsored educational videos and print materials to teachers, librarians, and group leaders in the United States. | |
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| 32 | Teachers Helping Teachers: Provides basic teaching tips to inexperienced teachers, new ideas in teaching methodologies for all teachers, and a forum for experienced teachers to share their expertise. Includes information for preschool, early childhood, and special education. | |
| 33 | Filamentality: An interactive Web site designed to help you learn how to use Web resources for designing appropriate learner activities. | |
| 34 | The Explorer TM: A collection of educational resources (instructional software, lab activities, lesson plans, student created materials) for K-12 mathematics and science teachers. | |
| 35 | Brainpop |
| 36 | Curriculum Resource Center: Assists in locating Internet resources. Lists information by grade level and subject. | |
| 37 | Staff Development and the Internet: Identifies the barriers to effective staff development programs. Explores various models for providing Internet training and more. | |
| 38 | Media Education for Educators: Provides teaching units, student handouts, timely reports, and background material. | |
| 39 | Hampster dances are a big craze too! | |
| 40 | Dept. of Public Instruction - Wisconsin | |
| 41 | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | 42 | Texas Education Network |
| 43 | WEA Homepage | |
| 44 | NEA Homepage | |
| 45 | Teacher's retirement site | |
| 46 | U.S. Dept. of Education | |
| 47 | Diversity University Main Campus is a real-time internet accessible virtual reality educational environment. |
| 48 | http://www.ljdigital.com/ | Library Journal |
| 49 | http://www.slj.com/ | School Library Journal |
| 501 | http://www.ala.org/booklist | Booklist |
| 51 | http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/ESJ/ | Elementary School Journal |
| 52 | http://www.edweek.org | Education Week |
| 53 | http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/resources/anno_AB.html | Education Journal Annotations |