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BonusPoint --a source for knowledge of Internet products, solid advice, quality explanations and training on new technologies. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse --excellent resource site for teachers. Audience: K-12 teachers. Free online course for credit--Teachers wanted to pilot NASA's Earth System Science graduate course. Internet Resources on Disabilities -- provides links to various resources for educators. Learning Resource Server -- provides links to learning applications of Internet technologies. Access ongoing projects of teachers and students of all grade levels as well as the work of researchers exploring learning environments. Teachers@Random --resource center with materials to assist K-4 teachers who use Random House books in the classroom. Technology Training Materials--Education Service Center in Texas, materials designed for use by SDL to train teachers on integrating computers and the Internet into K-12 classrooms. TEACHNET--an interactive website for K-12 teachers; features an online newsletter, a webforum to ask questions and join in discussions, and a lesson ideas section. The National Demonstration Laboratory--a demonstration site and clearinghouse on educational multimedia technologies. In 1994, partnered with Academy for Educational Development (AED) "to provide leadership in the application of new media technologies to human development and educational needs in the U.S. and throughout the world." The Well-Connected Educator--a website maintained by the Global Schoolhouse as a forum and learning center for K-12 educators. ThinkQuest--provides free professional development workshops to help teachers learn to exploit the Web, integrate the ThinkQuest Library of Entries into their classes, and be effective coaches for the contest. Advanced Network & Services, Inc. created and operates ThinkQuest. Tom Snyder Productions--links to professional development and online activities. Web-based Information Training Center Web Teacher--great site to learn about the web. Welcome to the Gifted Resources Home Page--provides links to gifted resources. Designed for gifted students, their parents, and educators. |
Copyright 1997 Deborah Lynn MacDonald Stirling If you have comments or suggestions, email me at stirling@imap2.asu.edu |