The classroom and the internet: a perfect match
March 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
The internet is the most powerful learning tool for teachers and students today. With just a click, a class can visit far away lands on a virtual field trip, access textbooks and study guides online, and do research, that in the past, would have taken hours to complete. Now research can be done in a matter of minutes or even seconds.Children seem to naturally take to using a computer and utilization of the internet is no exception. Students, as young as 4 and 5, can learn to play online games and navigate the world wide web. Most classrooms today have student computers and even laptops available for use everyday in the classroom. Research for papers or projects is right at their fingertips and teachers can be assured that their students are getting the most current information available.Do students need extra help or practice on particular skills? Online tutorials are readily available. Young children can practice early reading and language skills on child friendly sites tailored just for them. One popular children’s website encourages learning through games, songs, and stories.Teachers and students alike can learn valuable skills through activities on this classroom website Activities and games are categorized by grade level and correlate to state education standards. This site also provides engaging lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom. Through games, activities,virtual field trips and engaging lesson plans, the learning environment is kept fresh and engaging for students by using the internet.Whether students are working on the alpahbet or mastering geometrical formulas and proofs, the internet is a valuable resource in the classroom.
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