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The following is a partial annotated listing of Internet sites found by students of my Fall 1996 and 1997 courses, The Planning Process/Curriculum (04.639). These resources are part of a collection compiled through submissions to a formatted "electronic journal," to which students contributed throughout the semester as one of several course assignments.
An attempt has been made to organize these resources by subject. The selection and the annotations are the students' own. Many citations in addition to the ones listed here were also contributed by the course members. Only the "Internet linkable" citations are included on this page.
Please be aware that I have not examined each of these resources. Therefore, I cannot quarantee the quality or technical accuracy of every item on the list. Those items that I have reviewed, however, appear accurate and well focused for the teacher/curriculum planner.
All resources listed here were discovered and posted between September and December, 1996, and in the same period in 1997.
Assessment of Student
Performance
Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Theory &
Philosophy
Diversity & Equity in
Education
Families, Parents & Community
Grants & Fund Raising
Language Arts, English & Literacy
Math/Science Education
Professional & Staff Development, Teacher
Training
Research Tools & Study Skills
School & Curriculum Improvement: General
School-to-Work, Career, Technical Education
Social Studies, Health & Global Education
Special Education
Technology Integration in Teaching &
Curriculum
Second Opinions &
Critiques
Assessment of Student Performance
RESOURCE TITLE: The Grady Profile Website
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.aurbach.com
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Aurbach & Associates, Inc. St. Louis, MO
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Karen Detterman
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Two things caught my interest. One was the use of technology
in the process of student portfolio assessment. The other was the availablity
of a $500 grant for teachers who submit an idea for a performance assessment
project with their students.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Although both the newsletter and the web site were
basically just forms of adveritising for "The Grady Profile", a software
package designed for teacher use in student assessment, the concept of ongoing
portfolio collection through the use of technology is intriguing. A kindergarten
teacher writes of being able to circulate her classroom making on the spot
authentic assessments on a Newton Message Pad. There is also an on line
discussion group on performance assessment.
RESOURCE TITLE: Assessment and Evaluation on the Internet
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.clearinghouse.net/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: The Educational Clearinghouse
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Larry Dorey
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Teachers, Administrators
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site offers links to a seemingly unlimited number
of testing and assessment resources.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Assessment & Evaluation on the Internet is a pathway
to hundreds of web sites devoted to educational testing and assessment. Some
of the general categories include: Alternative Assessment, Demographic Data
of Schools, Disabilities, Goals and Standards, Outcome Based Education, Test
Descriptions, Pedagogy in Educational Measurement and Resources for Internet
Searching.
RESOURCE TITLE: Assessment: Modes, Models
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.laurasian.org/IGL_folder/IGL_assessment.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Institute for Global Learning
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Nicole D'Orsi
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, students (learners)
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This source would help inform our class about the idea
that "assessment should be perceived as an ongoing process of feedback."
It provides different modes of assessment that can help the learner adjust
his/her learning strategy.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site emphasizes the importance of successful learning
environments for the student and how communication and language are major
keys. Through language, one is able to assess knowledge.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
RESOURCE TITLE = C.L.A.S.S.
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.classnj.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Center on Learning Assessment & Schools
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = administrators, teachers, parents
POSTING DATE = 11/9/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = on-line browsing for topics and sites related to
assessment
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Provides worthwhile reading on development of curricula
meeting local need. Assessment focus enables connection between what is desired
and what is attained.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Organization headed by Grant Wiggins which helps schools
with curriculum design and assessment through consultations, in-service
workshops, seminars and conferences. C.L.A.S.S. works to help educators "judge
the gap between their intent and their effect and helps to design systems
that make it likely that the gap is examined and closed.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
RESOURCE TITLE = Persona Plus
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.personaplus.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Persona Plus
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers, students, administrators
POSTING DATE = 11/9/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Internet search for topics and sites dealing with
assessment
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Interesting approach to authentic assessment techniques
- new possibilities for portfolio use as a curriculum resource manager.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Persona Plus is part of ACAT (Authentic Convergence
Assessment Technologies) a division of Global Corporate Solutions, Inc. It
is a multimedia approach to working with curriculum and assessment. It includes
six different areas of interest - 1)the performance task manager, 2) the
student work folder, 3) performance assessment, 4) home module, 5) digital
portfolio creator and 6) digital portfolio viewer. The first location - task
manager helps to set and maintain curriculum goals, develop authentic performance
assessment tasks, and maintain common set of exemplars and rubrics as well
as other tasks associated with curriculum and assessment.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
RESOURCE TITLE = T.S. Eliot, Collaboration, and the Quandries of
RESOURCE CITATION = Kappan - October, 1997;
http://www.pdkintl.org?kwin9709.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = University of Washington, Seattle
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers, adminstrators
POSTING DATE = 11/11/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Web search via Lycos
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Provides alternate view on methods of teacher assessment.
Could spur interesting discussion on how changes in school curriculum warrant
changes in methods of teacher assessment.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This article was written by Sam Wineberg (University
of Washington, Seattle) and looks at the possibilities of assessing teacher
performance by more "authentic" methods that would allow for collaboration
and feedback from collegues, administrators, friends, etc.
Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Theory & Philosophy
RESOURCE TITLE: Multiple Ways of Knowing
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.earlychildhood.com/articles/artmi.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Denise P. Masullo
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: For all teachers K-12
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The article was interesting and the bibliography at
the end would be especially helpful if more information was needed on the
subject.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: A great resource about Howard Gardner's Multiple
Intelligence Theory and how the Miller Research Learning Center at the Edinboro
Univ. of PA has incorporated these seven intelligences. Specific activities
are described using materials available at the Learning Center to extend
student learning. A very helpful bibliography follows.
RESOURCE TITLE: Models for Curriculum Integration
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.hellgate.k12.mt.us/tp/cimodel.txt
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: unknown
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Ann Nigro
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: curriculum planners
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Integration is an important part of curriculum planning.
Information from this site will enable curriculum planners, developers, policy
makers, and practitioners to deal more responsibly with the impact of curriculum
integration.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This article discusses the approaches and challenges
of curriculum integration. Listed are 10 models of curriculum integration
as well as all of the possible tradeoffs for each model.
RESOURCE TITLE: Developing Educational Standards
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://putwest.boces.org/standards.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Putnam Valley Schools,Putnam Valley NY
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Ann Nigro and Sherryl Stonebreaker
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: All educators K-12
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL (Nigro): This site is a repository for information about
educational standards and curriculum frameworks from all sources (national,
state, local,and other). This site has many, many links to other resources.
It is definitely a "MUST SEE."
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL (Stonebreaker): Lists General and Governmental Resources,
Standards by states, and by subjects.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (Nigro): An annotated list of Internet sites with K-12
educational standards and curriculum frameworks documents. The standards
and frameworks documents are listed by subject area and also by state.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (Stonebreaker): An annotated list of Internet sites
with K-12 educational standards and curriculum frameworks documents.
RESOURCE TITLE: Integrating the Curriculum: First Steps (multiage elementary
classroom)
RESOURCE CITATION: http://www.enc.org/
(then use directory or conduct search)
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sue Rübel
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: elem. teachers, curric. developers
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Article gave specific example of what integrated curriculum
looks like in a multiage elementary classroom. Most useful part of the article
was at the end where you could link to ENC's homepage.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Article gave an overview of how a multiage elementary
teacher integrated curriculum by setting up her room as an Asian museum.
A useful planning guide is included. Authors also give a rationale for curriculum
integration and discussion. More interesting, though, was ENC's homepage:
http://www.enc.org It is an information source for K-12 math and science
teachers that includes: an online chalkboard - what's new for the month;
a resource finder - searchable catalog.
RESOURCE TITLE: Can Children Design Curriculum?
RESOURCE CITATION: http://www.enc.org/
(then use directory or conduct search)
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Eisenhower National Clearinghous
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sue Rübel
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: elem. teachers, curri. planners
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Article particularly useful to elementary teachers;
gives a concrete example of how children can be involved in designing curriculum;
is a good example of process objectives being articulated.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Short article that describes the process a first grade
teacher uses to involve her students in designing curriculum. She describes
a three-step process that she engages the kids.
RESOURCE TITLE: Class Size
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ascd.org/services/eric/ericcla.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: ASCD
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sue Rübel
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: school leadership people
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: A good resource for getting research info. on reducing
class size and its benefits.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Site begins by giving ERIC abstracts, i.e. an annotated
bibliography on class size. There are also brief narratives that address
the questions: Why is class size a controversial policy issue? Is class size
related to student achievement?
RESOURCE TITLE: What Is A Thinking Curriculum?
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/rpl_esys/thinking.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: NCREL
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sue Rübel
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: school leaders, curric. planners
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: An excellent thought provoking article on integrating
content and process in a "thinking curriculum"; would help curriculum planners
identify aims and curriculum priorities.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Authors identify 4 characteristics of a thinking
curriculum: 1. it promotes in-depth learning; 2. content and process objectives
are situated in real world tasks; 3. skills are taught in a holistic context
as a holistic process.
STUDENT NAME = Pernilla Sigge
RESOURCE TITLE = The Theory Into Practice Database
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.gwu.edu/~tip/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = George Washington University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators
POSTING DATE = 10/10/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = "Browsing the Web"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Gives short summaries of 50 major learning and instruction
theories, helpful for curriculum development; to explore and choose teories
for own use.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Gives summaries of 50 major learning and instruction
theories, with references to litterature. Gives examples of how the theories
are used with different subject areas as well aws how a number of learning
concepts are related to the theories.
Diversity & Equity in Education
RESOURCE TITLE: Ethnic and Language Minorities and Females
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/science/sc2ethnc.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Korreen Boyd
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: High minority population school staff
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: It would be useful to any teacher or administrator,
especially if they worked in a high minority population school. It brings
awareness to the fact of low interest and performance of minorities especially
women in upper level science
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This article talked about the low interest level, and
performance level of miority students, specifically women, in upper high
school level science and mathematics programs.
STUDENT NAME = Danielle Bergeron
RESOURCE TITLE = NCBE Educating All Students to High Standards
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = George Washington University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = educators for all grades
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Yahoo search with "bilingual
education"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Shows the importance of curriculum being planned based
on sudent's experiences
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This site has many different aspects, and is based
on its goal of "collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information relating
to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners
in the US." I enjoyed the ideas they had on incorporating multicultural
activities in the classroom.
Families, Parents & Community
RESOURCE TITLE: Family Involvement Partnership for Learning
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://inet.ed.gov/Family/agbts/ActivityKit
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: U.S. Department of Education
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Ann Nigro
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: curriculum planners
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This article gives many examples of how stakeholders
can be involve in the educational process.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This article describes how schools, businesses,
communities, and parents can be involved in forming partnerships in education.
This article lists many activities of how it is possible to link schools
and students with community resources.
RESOURCE TITLE: Calgary Educational Partnership Foundation
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/educa/CEPF.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Calgary public schools: Alberta, Canada
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Ann Nigro
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: curriculum planners
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site will help educators gain access to resources
from local businesses and the community to help deliver strong educational
programs for students.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site is a very good example of a business, education,
and community partnership. It shows how stakeholders can be involved in the
education process.
STUDENT NAME = Martha Gibson
RESOURCE TITLE = Buddy System Project
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.enoble.k12.in.us/ensc/tech/Buddy/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = East Noble, Indiana Schools
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers, parents, students
POSTING DATE = 10-20-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Found in Teaching K - 8 Magazine September 1997
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL =
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The goal of the Buddy System Project is to extend
learning beyond the classroom and into the home by emphasizing family/school
partnerships with common learning objectives. Technology provides the linkage.
Each Buddy family is provided with a personal computer, printer and a modem.
BuddyNet, the Statewide intranet provides Internet mail and the educational
content. It currently serves 7100 4th, 5th and 6th students and their families
at 69 sites in Indiana. It is administered by the Corporation for Educational
Technology and funded by the Indiana General Assembly and Lilly Endowment
Inc. Other activities include a software purchase program, a summer technology
camp for students, parents and teachers, and Professional Development for
teachers and families. It also operated the Indiana Technological Learning
Center on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis. East Noble School
became a corporation-wide Buddy Project in 1993 -94. The Webpage for East
Noble School includes a Staff List, Special Projects, and a Portfolio of
Learning activities in Science, Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies.
Grants & Fund Raising
RESOURCE TITLE: Project Neat
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.projectneat.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Project Neat
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Patricia Grainger
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: all schools
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site does not directly relate to topics covered
in class. However, it is useful when considering the fact that the INTERNET
is arriving in schools daily and educators must seek out resources to provide
opportunity.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Projectneat (National Education Advancement Team) plans
to give every school in the United States, an Internet application by June
1998. These appliances provide a simple push-button-type interface to access
information displayed on (???). Projectneat will be in this task by distributing
1,000 systems now and 40,000 systems by June 1997. Schools don't need anything
but a simple phone line and an Internet service provider. There is no deadline
for submitting an application and schools have a number of ways of letting
Projectneat know they are interested in taking part:
on-line registration: www.projectnat.org.
phone: 408-235-7760
fax: 408-982-4678
STUDENT NAME = Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE = Grants
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://web.fie.com/cws/sra/resource.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers, school administration
POSTING DATE = 10-29-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = While reading NEA Today. There is a section titled "Heads
Up" and within heads up you will find several categories. This site was found
under the section titled "Web Winners."
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The resource helps educational professionals seeeking
grants.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Do you need help writing grants? Are you looking for
grant resources? This site will tell you where the money is and how to get
it.
STUDENT NAME = Beverly Nadeau
RESOURCE TITLE = Teachers Guide to the U.S. Dept.of Education
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.ed.gov/programs.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = National Library of Education
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators, Parents
POSTING DATE = 10/12/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = This resource was located through Excite search
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site is useful to anyone in the field of education
since it has compliled information on the services provided by the Department
of Education. Information on various grants and resources to teachers are
outlined.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Describes resources available to educators. Also
highlights programs, services and publications beneficial to all that are
involved in the education process.
Language Arts, English & Literacy
RESOURCE TITLE: Rigby's Education Station
RESOURCE CITATION: http://www.rigby.com
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Rigby Publishing
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sue Rübel
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: elem.teachers, librarians, curric.de
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: When elementary faculty and curriculum developers are
looking for appropriate resources and professional development materials
in the area of literacy, this is a key publisher to investigate especially
if interested in books on a wide vaiety of topics in this area.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Rigby is a leading publisher especially of early literacy
materials although they also publish quality nonfiction in other subject
areas like math and science. They also have teacher resources like assessment
materials and professional development material.
STUDENT NAME: Kristin Hilberg
RESOURCE TITLE: The English Server
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://english-server.hss.cmu.edu/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Carnegie Mellon University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL:
POSTING DATE: October 20, 1997
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: It was listed in the "What's Cool" section of Netscape
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: There are over 18,000 works linked through this site.
There is a subject index on the first page which covers anything from Cultural
Theory to Fiction to Recipes to Marxism. This site can be used recreationally
or for research into various subjects. I really enjoyed the site, and will
probablly visit it often!
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The English Server is a member-run cooperative hosted
at the Carnegie Melon University. The board of directors is made up of CMU
professors and PhD candidates. It offers world-wide web, ftp, e-mail, gopher,
mailing list and listserv services to Internet readers worldwide and includes
21,500 files in all areas of the arts and humanities.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = Writing Across the Curriculum (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE #1) (#2)
(#3)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://ewu66649.ewu.edu/WAC.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators interested in writing curr
POSTING DATE = 11/1/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Researching information on writing curriculums regarding
assignment #2.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site explores writing in all subject areas. It
suggests writing-class curriculum for all levels.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Writing Across the Curriculum has links to many writing
web sites, including various university sites. The homepage alone has lists
of handbooks, consulting programs, and even punctuation guidelines. It suggests
diverse methods to educators for assisting students in improving writing
ability.
STUDENT NAME = Beverly Nadeau
RESOURCE TITLE = Newbery Medal Winners and Honor Books (SEE
2nd OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbpast.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = American Library Association
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators, Parents, Students
POSTING DATE = October 25, 1997
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I was looking through Alta-Vista for material pertaining
to children's literature k-5
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Site is benificial to anyone wishing to present good
literature to children. It also gives us a basis for what is considered "good"
current literature for todays child.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This site gives us the Newbury Medal Award Winners
since 1922 with a brief synopsis of each book and a short history of the
author. It also explains the rationale behind this award.
STUDENT NAME = Beverly Nadeau
RESOURCE TITLE = Lesley College Library Internet Resources
(SEE 2nd OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.lesley.edu/library/int/childlit.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Lesley College
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators, Curriculum Planners,
POSTING DATE = October 25,1997
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Browsing through children's literature in Alta-Vista
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This is a terrific resource for intergrating literature
into all curriculum areas. It would be helpful to educators or curriculum
planners looking for good literature to relate to thematic lessons.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Although some of this site is under construction,
I found it to have many resources for a classroom teacher. It gives a web
guide for the best books of 1996. It lists childrens' book awards and best
sellers with reviews. It also gives recommended literature lists from many
of the national teachers organizations, such as the NSTA. It also provides
many resources for story tellers, writers and illustrators.
STUDENT NAME = Sue Rübel (1996), Pernilla Sigge
(1997)
RESOURCE TITLE = The Children's Literasture Web Guide (SEE
2nd OPINION/CRITIQUE #1) (#2)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = The University of Calgary
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers using literature-based education, librarians,
parents, kids
POSTING DATE = 10/28/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = A search on Altavista
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = (Rübel, 1996) An excellent resource for teachers
planning curriculum in which they'd like to integrate literature. A wealth
of info! (Sigge 1997) A resource for curriculum planner/teachers interested
in using litterature either as a base for instruction or as a complimaent
to other material.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = (Rübel, 1996) There are many links on this site:
"What We're Reading" - opinions by site author David K. Brown; What's New
at the Web Site; a search engine for the site; introduction to what the site
does; annotated lists of many kinds: movies and TV. (Sigge 1997) This resource
lists the best books of the year (at present 1994-1996), gives comments on
childrens books, has information on authors, a list of books on a specific
topic. Of course there are lesson plans and links to other sites dealing
with children's books.
STUDENT NAME = Irene D. Warren
RESOURCE TITLE = Project Read Home Page
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.ProjectRead.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Project Read PO Box 20631 Bloomington, Mn 55420
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Curric.Coordinators; Reg/Special Ed Teachers
POSTING DATE = 11/16/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I was recently having a conversation with some fellow
teachers about the "WEB" and who has WEB pages in the areas of systematic
language approaches. I decided to see what "Project Read" had as far as a
WEB page. I was pleasently surprised. I may be using Project Read as a base
for my Assignment #3 project.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This WEB site comes with a brief overview of what Project
Read is in it's design. If you were looking at reading,decoding and written
expression curriculums for a school or system you could easily obtain costs,
rational and major goals from this WEB sight. I think this is a good example
of how to have your curriculum available for people to view in a summerized
format. Also if you were looking for a new job and the school you applied
to used Project Read you could decide if this would be a good match for you
philosophically. If you did agree with the curriculum you could find out
when the trainings were taking place (although the last one listed is the
one they just had in Oct.1997 in Chelmsford)
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This resource is very clear and user friendly. It
gives a brief overview of what "Project Read" is and it's main objective
for students. It gives a short biography on it's coauthors Mary Lee Enfield,
PH.D. and Victoria Greene. What I found especially helpful was the overview
of each strand of curriculum (1, decoding 2, reading comprehension 3, written
expression) in it's Materials Catalog section. It was a definate selling
point to this resouce. After looking at this site you will have a better
understanding of what Project Read can do for you as a language arts teacher.
It may even inspire you to do some more research on the topic as this is
really the tip of the iceberg for this curriculum.
Math/Science
Education
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.rahul.net/dehnbase/hold/letter-HOLD-950516.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Korreen Boyd
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Teachers, Parents, Admin.,Government
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: I think that this letter from the parents in Palo Alto,CA.,
is a great example of parents taking a piece of the responsibility with regards
to their children's education. We as educators should, but maybe do not always
take into acco
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Honest Open Logical Debate (HOLD), is a parents
math-oriented group, who in a letter summarized the main problems they saw
with the California Math Frameworks. The school district had decided to follow
the state frameworks.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide (SEE
SECOND OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.cs.cmu.edu./~mwm/sci.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Carnegie Mellon University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Science Educators
POSTING DATE = 11/12/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = My class field trip is to the Discovery Museum in Acton,
MA. While looking up info on this, I linked to this site.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site is a good resource to use for a science
curriculum. It has many links to other sites as well.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Hands on Science takes you to museums all over the
world. It has plenty of educational material for all grade levels. It is
continually updated. The information attainable is vast in regards to connecting
science to practically any topic.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = Ask Dr.Math (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/dr-math.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Swarthmore College- Swarthmore, PA
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers, students
POSTING DATE = 11/18/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Researching math activities for my classroom.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The site gives some good ideas for lessons, and some
ideas of problem areas students may have that a curriculum planner should
consider. A good site to suggest to students who need extra help.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = An interactive site for students with math difficulties.
Also a good site for teachers to reasearch lessons and ideas. Has links to
other math related sites.
STUDENT NAME = Jennifer McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE = Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.enc.org/nf_index.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers, curriculum planners
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = This site was recommended to me by a colleague.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers and curriculum planners can use this site
as a resource for information regarding mathematics and science education.
Members of the class who are interested in these areas may find the section
on educational standards particularly helpful.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This site contains examples of lessons and activities.
It has links to journal articles, grants, professional development sites
and standards. ENC also provides information on products, services and tutorials
that can assist you in finding materials.
STUDENT NAME = Jennifer S. McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE = Science Learning Network (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.sln.org/
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers, curriculum planners
POSTING DATE = 10/26/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I located this resource while doing an Altavista
search.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site includes useful inquiry-based lessons and
activities. It is an effective way to use telecomputing and it promotes
collaboration among geographically dispersed teachers and classrooms. The
content resources may be useful to both curriculum planners and teachers.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The Science Learning Network (SLN) is an online community
of schools and science museums working together to promote inquiry-based
science education. Science museums around the U.S. pooled their resources
to create this kid-oriented science site. This site contains lesson ideas
and the museums explain their real-world exhibits. This site also provides
resource links. There are a variety of activities including scanning electron
microscopes, meeting a windmill maker, and dissecting cowÕs eye.
STUDENT NAME: Beverly Nadeau
RESOURCE TITLE: National Science Education Standards: An Overview
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/nses/html/overview.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: National Academy of Sciences
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: science curriculum planners,teachers
POSTING DATE: 9/30/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: While conducting a search of Yahoo education K-12
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site is resourceful to anyone interested in planning
or teaching a science program that is inquiry based and cognitively appropriate.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site explains the National Standards for teaching
science to all students. It presents and outlines what students need to know
to become scientifically literate at different grade levels. It also describes
effective teaching standards in the science content area.
STUDENT NAME = Beverly Nadeau
RESOURCE TITLE = Teacher
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1997/nsf9759/nsf9759.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = National Science Foundation
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators, Curriculum Planners
POSTING DATE = 10/26/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = While conducting a search via Alta Vista for information
on professional development.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site will be useful to anyone who is interested
in professional development in the science, math and technology areas.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This resource represents many challenging programs
for educators in the areas of science, math and technology.The enteries are
organized by state. This directory was constructed to aid communities to
prepare successfully for reform. Many great oppotunities for an ambitious
person.
Professional & Staff Development; Teacher Training
RESOURCE TITLE: Teachers Helping Teachers
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Denise P. Masullo
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Teachers K-12
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: As usual I am always looking for new ideas to do with
my third grade class and I assume that many others in the Planning Process
class are doing the same.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site appears to be more extensive than others
that give help and lesson ideas to teachers. It also has a "guest book" which
is like a bulletin board for teachers. There is a chat line available and
you can submit questions and they will answer them for you. You can also
request lessons plans which is a very nice feature. Again, I know I will
be using this resource often.
STUDENT NAME: Denise P. Masullo
RESOURCE TITLE: Teacher's Edition Online: Ongoing contributions of teacher
ideas
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.teachnet.com
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Denise P. Masullo
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: K-12 teachers
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This resource is helpful to teachers who need some new
ideas or some helpful hints.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site is just a bit over a year old and it is a
way for teachers to share ideas and lessons. They say that each week changes
are made offering lessons, teaching tips, and real-world advice. I printed
out lots of neat ideas for lessons in writing as well as math lessons that
are tried and true. I know I will be checking back to this site often.
RESOURCE TITLE: 4MAT System (learning styles research of Bernice McCarthy)
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.excelcorp.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Excel, Inc
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sue Rübel
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, curric. planners
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The home page has lots of information on The 4MAT System,
a pedagogical model based on the learning styles research of Bernice McCarthy.
Good resource for planning curriculum that takes students' individual learning
styles into consideration.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The home page has a Contact Us section with complete
directory of the company; About The 4MAT System - brief articles about Bernice
McCarthy's work and the 4MAT model; Reading Room - abstracts of tons of articles,
book reviews, etc.
STUDENT NAME = Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE = National Education Association
RESOURCE CITATION = NEA Today 1201 16th Street N.W Washington, DC 20036
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
http://www.nea.org/
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = educational professionals in general
POSTING DATE = 11-2-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = By reading the NEA Today newspaper They inform you of
their Web site address.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The Web site or newspaper is a tremendous resource
for various professionals in education. For members of this class, one section
in in the newspaper or Web site in particular is a very valuable resource.
The section called Heads Up is wonderful and provides you the reader with
information on TV tips, free or inexpensive items, grants and fellowships,
Web winners, member exchange programs, contests, and announcements.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = NEA has information on newsmakers in education,
information on learning, information on life, and profiles on high profile
people. Enjoy!
STUDENT NAME: Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE: Education World
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.education-world.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: all educators
POSTING DATE: 9-30-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: while reading teachology applications in the classroom
from the September edition of Teaching K-8
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: For those doing research, the site offers a searchable
database of more than 50,000 reviewed sites specific to education.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The site has news about educatonal issues, lesson planning,
curriculum, books in education, and more.
STUDENT NAME: Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE: American Institute For Creative Education
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.agate.net/~aice
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: AICE, 25 University Drive, Augusta Maine 04330:
1-800-448-5343
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers
POSTING DATE: 10-06-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: While reading my MTA newspaper that all MTA members
recieve.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Assuming that all class members are teachers or prospective
teachers, the resource serves as a guide to professional development classes
available. Remember, re-certification is just around the corner.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The resource lists available seminars for teachers
to go and earn PDP's for re-certification.
STUDENT NAME = Martha Gibson
RESOURCE TITLE = Professional Development for Teachers (TEI)
(SEE SECOND OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.TeacherEducation.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Teacher Education Institute, 1079 West Morse Boulevard,
Winter Park, FL 32789-3751
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Professional Development
POSTING DATE = 11/16/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Looking for sources for professional development/ courses
to take this winter and spring - this site was suggested by a teacher
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Good site for professional development courses /graduate
credit.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Teacher Education Institute Winter and Spring offerings
include Inclusion (Including Children with Disabilities in Public Education,
Reaching Today's Students ( Building the Community of Caring), Resolving
Conflicts in Schools and Classrooms (Resolve Conflicts Effectively), Self-Esteem
for Educators (Enhance your self-esteem and that of your students), Discipline
With Dignity (Prevent discipline problems). The site includes the dates and
a description and the locations of the offerings.
STUDENT NAME = Betsey Greenwood
RESOURCE TITLE = Connections
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.mcrel.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Mid-Continent Regional Educational Lab
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers and curriculum planners
POSTING DATE = 10/12/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Internet search using Yahoo
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This resource is useful for any K-12 teacher interested
in innovative lesson plans.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The Mid-Continent Regional Educational Laboratory
is an educational consulting firm, which provides a variety of sample lesson
plans on its website for K-12 teachers in all disciplines. I investigated
Langage Arts; from there I pursued Creative Writing, which was excellent.
There were excellent lesson plans plus a link to the Purdue University Creative
Writing Lab. I backtracked to Language Arts and prusued another path to
Folktales, myths and legends; from there there were numerous links to other
sources. Good resource!
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = BC Ministry of Education, Skills and Training
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.est.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/irps/elak7/elacurri.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = British Columbia BC MOEST-Curriculum & Research
Bra
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators, Curriculum Researchers
POSTING DATE = 10/9/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Browsing "Yahoo!"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site has curriculum organizers and sub-organizers
in most subject areas. It lists instructional strategies for all age groups.
I found many resource links, as well as cross-curricular reviews. This resource
is an example of an international source of curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This resource is a government-generated web page for
the benefit of educators in British Columbia, Canada. It covers virtually
every subject matter.
FACULTY NAME = John LeBaron
RESOURCE TITLE = The Fine Art of Negotiating
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.negotiationskills.com
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = The Negotiation Skills Company, Pride's Crossing, MA
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Any job depending on negotiation
POSTING DATE = Oct 9/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Through conversation with a guest speaker at a faculty
colleague's class (Steven Cohen, Company President.)
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The planning process inherently involves "give and
take" among interests and needs that frequently conflict. Effective negotiation
skill is a "must" for anyone needing to navigate through environments where
beliefs and ideologies tend to collide. Hot link is now on Web Syllabus (see
10/14/97).
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This Web site is primarily a promotion for the services
of its sponsoring company. The company appears to be a very good resource,
and its Web site includes papers and pointers to the essential skills of
negotiation. It's a good foundation for reading exemplified by such as Fischer
& Ury.
STUDENT NAME = Jennifer McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE = Teachers Helping Teachers
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/index.html
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I found this source while using the Interactive
Communication and Simulations site listed on the syllabus. I came across
this site again while looking at the ENC site.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site contains a collection of lesson plans and
educational links that may be useful to class members. It also provides a
forum for teachers to share their expertise with colleagues.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This site is a free nonprofit service. It provides
basic teaching tips and new ideas in teaching methodologies. Teachers Helping
Teachers also provides lesson plans, links to educational resources and a
chat line for educational professionals.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
RESOURCE TITLE = Engaging Preservice Teachers in Collaborative Inquiry
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://ericir.syr.edu/Eric/; ERIC
NO ED395908 - Paper by Kasten & Wright - presented at the Annual Meeting
of the Association of Teacher Educators - February 1996
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Trinity College Washington, D.C. & East. Conn.State
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teacher educators, supervisors
POSTING DATE = 10/12/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Search of ERIC database
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The article provides an interesting method for developing
reflection in preservice teachers. Any educator who might have the opportunity
to mentor a student teacher might find it useful methodology to employ.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The article explains how the development of case studies
by preservice teachers can be used to help them to develop into more active
learners and responsive problem solvers. Specifically mentioned within the
text are mentoring strategies that were developed during the study to assist
the student teachers.
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = Teacher Magazine
RESOURCE CITATION =
http//www.Teachermag.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Editorial Projects in Education Inc.
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Anyone interested in educational issues
POSTING DATE = 10/12/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = AltaVista (searching for PTA related sites)
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This resource is useful to all educators due to the
wide range of information it provides. It is really three in one resources:
Teacher Magazine, Education, Week and Education Week online. In addition,
this resource has a feature called "search the site" that reviews all the
current and past issues of the magazines.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The goal of this resource is to "help raise the level
of awarness and understanding amoung professionals and the public about
educational issues". Teacher Magazine, Education Week, and Education Week
Online offer a variety of articles, research, and reviews that tackle many
current issues in education. The ability to search for a topic in both the
current and past issues makes the site even more desirable.
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = CyberSchool Magazine
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.infoshare.ca/csm/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Unknown
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/12/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = AltaVista
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The site contains research and reviews in regard to
educational issues. In addition, this resource can be use as an "organizer"
of links related to teaching and education in general.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Cyberschool Magazine is an online magazine with a
number of interesting departments. The most useful seems to be the "surfin
librarian" that contains many links (1,000) and a sub-section called the
"teacher floor". The teacher floor offers lesson plans and teacher support
resources in many subjests.
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = World in Your Kithcen
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://members.aol.com/Worldkitch/homekitchen.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Unknown
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers (multicultural issues)
POSTING DATE = 10/14/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = AltaVista
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Great food from all over the world can add "spice"
to any teacher's lesson plan. Here is a great resource to the foods of the
World.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = World in Your Kitchen is dedicated to offering the
various cuisines of the world that "reflect the richness and history or a
culture......". The resource also has an international recipe archive from
100 countries!!!! There are many other food related sites and links are available
through this source. Yummy!
STUDENT NAME = Pernilla Sigge
RESOURCE TITLE = Cathy Matsuno's Web Site for Busy Teachers
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://hgea01.hgea.org/~cat/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/10/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Sorry I don't remember...
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Stimulating ideas and resources useful for curriculum
planning, gives new perspectives on traditional school subjects.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = An endless resource for what ever you need as a teacher...
A site with links to educational sites and resources on; Social Studies,
Science, Technology, Math, English, Government, kids' sites, other educational
resources, and reference sites. Also links to Search Engines. A well structured
site that's easy to use.
RESOURCE TITLE: Knowledge Unlimited Home Page
RESOURCE CITATION: http://www.ku.com
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Knowledge Unlimited
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Kerri Alves
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: high school teachers
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This can help those planning to have a more even
multicultural perspective. News currents, contests, and book lists included.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: I liked the title. The web site is very interesting
with all of the latest current event issues and relevent web sites. (Even
on O.J.) There are various contests for kids to enter and resources for teachers.
Materials are offered through their catalog and can be ordered toll free
if you are so inclined. You can also order a free issue of Newscurrent which
is a magazine geared towards high school and there is even research projects
that children have participated in.
RESOURCE TITLE: Current Awareness Program
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.landmark-project.com/ca/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sherryl Stonebraker
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Educators
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Listing of education related articles by subject in
journals
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Up-to-date list of articles in journals pertaining
to specific subjects dealing with education. Listed by categories.
STUDENT NAME: Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE: The Electronic Library
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.elibrary.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Electric Library:Infonautics, Inc.
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: educational professionals
POSTING DATE: 9-29-97HOW RESOURCE FOUND: while reading the magazine, Teaching
K-8
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The site is tremendous in terms of conducting research
and retrieving articles and related resources.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Electric Library - Electric Library is a site license
service which provides the user with the capability of searching a database
of thousands of newspapers, magazines, books, radio and TV programs and other
library sources.
STUDENT NAME = Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE = School Wide Study Skills
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.studyskills.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = same as above
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = classroom teachers, students
POSTING DATE = 10-21-96
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I was reading through a professional journal, Teaching
Prek-8. I was reading an article titled "The Pot of Goals." At the end of
this article, and with most articles in the journal, there is a list of related
Internet sites for reference.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The resource is useful to those teachers who want to
teach their students study skills and combine it with technology. The site
offers guidelines for a schoolwide study program with detailed goals and
objectives. A "teacher goodies" file can be downloaded with sample templete
and lessons for use in teaching study skills.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The site offers guidelines for a schoolwide study
program with detailed goals and objectives. A "teacher goodies" file can
be downloaded with sample templete and lessons for use in teaching study
skills.
STUDENT NAME = Martha Gibson
RESOURCE TITLE = U. S. News and World Report Web Site
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.collegenet.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = U. S. News and World Report
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Students, parents, guidance personne
POSTING DATE = 10/13/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = U.S. News and World Report - article on using the Web
to search for colleges (September 8, 1997)
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL =
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Site with a huge database of schools, plus links to
the colleges. Info about courses, clubs, athletics, etc. Found it was a good
place for my HS senior to start thinking about some different schools, other
that what was in his backyard.
STUDENT NAME: Kristin Hilberg
RESOURCE TITLE: Education Week on the Web
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.edweek.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Education Week
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Anyone interested in current issues in Educ.
POSTING DATE: Oct 2, 1997
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: Found while researching charter schools
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site contains the full text and archives of the
magazines Education Week and Teacher Magazine.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: I really enjoyed this site. You can research articles
within the site, find various education-related news briefs from around the
country and scan special feature articles for new curriculum ideas. It was
a quick way to find the background information I was looking for.
STUDENT NAME = Kristin Hilberg
RESOURCE TITLE = The American School Directory
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.asd.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = The American School Directory
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = families, teachers, job seekers
POSTING DATE = 11/02/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I re-searched the site and found a direct way to access
it.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site provides information on all of the public
school in the United States. If the school has a webpage, it provides an
easy way to find it, and if there is no webpage, the search will provide
you with public information such as the administration's names, contact telephone
numbers, a map of its location, number of students etc. There is a lot of
information here that could be used by families planning a move, by job seekers,
or by teachers or administrators looking for prototype web pages for their
own schools.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = (ASD) is sponsored by Computers For Education, IBM,
Innisbrook Wraps, Vanderbilt University, and endorsed by the National Association
of Secondary School Principals. It is very user-friendly and
informative.
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = Britannica Internet Guide
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.ebig.com
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Encyclopedia Britannica
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers/Students
POSTING DATE = 10/25/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Time Magazine
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The site is a useful resourse because it organizes
a tremendous amount of information on the internet. This site describes,
evaluates, and offers, the internet information in a professional and clear
fashion.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The Britannica Internet Guide is an excellent resource
for any educator or student interested in academic research, news, current
events, etc. The site is especially useful due to the "rating" system already
applied to each site. This site actually "screens" the links and sites in
an attempt to eliminate poor quality resources. This appears to be the future
of organizing and managing internet access. Don't miss it.
School & Curriculum Improvement: General
RESOURCE TITLE: Keys to Excellence
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.nea.org/resources/keys.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: National Education Association
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Kerri Alves
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Principals and planning teams
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This resource is useful because it is giving strategies
for improving schools. It also gives principles for measuring school quality.
This is an excellent guide for planners to think about.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Keys to Excellence in short is a summary of research
conducted by the NEA to identify eleven keys to school quality. How to implement
these keys, practical implications for educators, Improvements for schools,
and the principles for measuring school quality. Keys is based on the viewpoint
of the school employee.
RESOURCE TITLE: Character for What?
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.hyde.pvt.k12.me.us/malcolmg.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Hyde School Bath, ME
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Karen Detterman
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: parents and educators
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: While carefully examining the process of curriculum
planning, I think it is easy to forget the essential questions about the
purpose of schooling in our quest to impart specific learning outcomes.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The author is the headmaster and founder of the Hyde
School, which is known for character education. The author feels that character
cannot be taught, only developed within a context. Family involvement is
part of the educational process. The mission statement of the Hyde School
includes the development of character, the discovery of purpose, and the
development of citizens to "renew the American experiment in democracy."
RESOURCE TITLE: Critical Issue:Leading & Managing Change &
Improvement
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/leadrshp/le500.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: University of Wisconsin- Madison
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Nicole D'Orsi
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Prinicipals & other school leaders
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Our class focuses on the areas of improving schools
and curriculums that will benefit the learner. This article provides information
on how to take such steps. It is a very organized article with many different
ideas and strategies.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site describes the potential areas needed to develop
in order to successfully improve and change educational activities and programs
in ones school. It provides goals, action options, and implementation strategies.
RESOURCE TITLE: Pathways to School Improvement
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ncrel.org/ncrel/sdrs/pathways.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: North Central Regional Educational Laboratories
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Melissa McDonald and Kristen Ommundson
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: planners, community, educators
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL (McDonald): The site has a menu of critical issues including
the integration of content standards, instruction, assessment, and technology
with curriculum. Also, essays and additional resourses utilizing the
Internet.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL (Ommundson): This site is useful for anyone taking part
in the planning process.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (McDonald): Mission statement at the site: "Real and
lasting school change involves engaging the whole community in an improvement
cycle. Pathways is designed for educators and community members in urban,
suburban, and rural settings." Regional center for this area (Northeast and
the islands) is Brown U.; specialty area here is language and cultural diversity.
Special: Traveler Support: hints on using Pathways, tools for finding other
resourses on the Internet, and user support provided by e-mail, surface mail,
or telephone.
.RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (Ommundson): This site is a educator friendly guide
for those planning curriculum. It provides a map for school reform. A planning
inventory. Hot links to specific topics, like critical issues and how to
address them and so on.
RESOURCE TITLE: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory School Improvement
Home Page
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ncrel.org/ncrtec
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory Oak Brook,
Ill.
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Sherryl Stonebraker
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Educators generally
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This resource has many links in the areas of Math and
Science, and Technology. This is the home page for the following resource
that I will be listing.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Home Page for North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
- Pathways to School Improvements. Many links in the areas in school
improvements.
STUDENT NAME: Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE: Developing Educational Standards
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://putwest.boces.org/Standards.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, curriculum planners,
POSTING DATE: 9-27-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: while conducting a search via Yahoo K-12. My specific
focus of the search was something relative to frameworks, standards of the
curiculum.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The page has been established as a repository for as
much information about educational standards and curriculum frameworks from
all sources (national, state, local, and other) as can be found on the Internet.
The site offers standards designated by state and discpline.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Developing Educational Standards An annotated list
of Internet sites with K-12 educational standards and curriculum frameworks
documents - brought to you by the Putnam Valley Schools, Putnam Valley, NY.
- Updated September 26, 1997.
STUDENT NAME = Betsey Greenwood
RESOURCE TITLE = Harvard Education Newsletter
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://hugsel.harvard.edu/~hepg/helnd96.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Harvard University Graduate School of Education
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = educators involved in block schedule
POSTING DATE = 10/18/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Internet search using Yahoo
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Many of us are already involved with, or are facing
the prospect of teaching in full-block or modified-block schedules. This
newsletter focuses on the advantages and the pitfalls of block scheduling.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The November/December 1996 issue of the Harvard School
of Education Newsletter focuses on the topic of block scheduling in public
schools. The issue is divided as follows:
1. Just like starting over - The promises and pitfalls of block
scheduling
2. Further resourses for investigating block scheduling
3. Frequently asked questions about block scheduling
4. What's so bad about the lecture
STUDENT NAME = Linda Hayes (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE TITLE = 4 X 4 High School
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.internet-high.com/4x4/home.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Virginia Internet High School, Inc.
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers, Administrators, Parents
POSTING DATE = Fall, 97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I discovered this resource while doing an AltaVista
search on block scheduling.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This web page presents information about the 4 X 4
block scheduling initiative. It is useful to any school or educator considering
the implementation of block scheduling. The site provides data, statistics
and research pertinent to block scheduling. It also identifies the positive
and negative factors to be considered when implementing block scheduling.
This resource would be extremely helpful in the planning stages for block
scheduling.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Included on this page are links to data and statistics
about Virginia's 4 x 4 schools, educational articles and abstracts on block
scheduling, and suggestions for implementation of the block schedule. This
site is connected to the homepage for the Virginia Internet High School.
The Virginia Internet High School was created in 1996 by C.M. Edwards Jr.,
a former teacher and curriculum director to assist teachers in locating and
developing online resources for use in their classrooms. In addition to the
web site on the 4 X 4 schedule, this resource provides access to a number
of general teaching links and subject matter resources such as On-line Books,
Public Domain Pictures, the U.S. Government Printing Office, and Lesson Plans
and Curriculum Guides.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = Los Amigos Elementary School-Ranch Cucamonga
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.cyberg8t.com/robg/losamigos.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Los Amigos, California
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators, Curriculum Committees
POSTING DATE = 10/9/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Browsing through "The Web" using Yahoo, searching for
schools with interesting or revised curriculum.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This school is thematically integrated and has a balanced
curriculum. They have good information on their programs and staff developent.
The school has been implementing a math program that is beneficial to those
interested in math curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The site describes how the students participate in
their various programs, it describes the school's goals and "inner workings".
They also have interesting special education programs.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = Carrie's Sites for Educators
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.mtjeff.com/~bodenst/page5.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = all educators
POSTING DATE = 11/1/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Looking for general education sites on the internet.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site contains information on all types of curriculum,
including sites for National Education Guide Lines and the Association for
Curriculum Development.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Carrie's Site for Educators has everything from specific
lesson plans, grade specific curriculum, curriculum set-up, library connections,
to current news, links and education search engines.
STUDENT NAME: Jennifer S. McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE: National Network For Child Care
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/pages/nncc/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Iowa State University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: parents, teachers, curr. planners
POSTING DATE: 10/1/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: This site was found while conducting an Internet search
using Yahoo.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The NNCC site contains information about many education
areas including curriculum. This curriculum site offers a variety of information
including plans, articles and suggestions.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The NNCC tries to strengthen child care by linking
the education, technology, and research resources of 105 Land Grant Universities
and their 3,150 county Cooperative Extension System programs. It serves as
an Internet data base with publications and resources. Other services consist
of an e-mail listserv, news letters and a connection to CYFERNet. The Cooperative
Extension System provides educational out reach programs.
STUDENT NAME: Jennifer S. McCrytstal
RESOURCE TITLE: The Talent Development High School
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://scov.csos.jhu.edu/talent/high.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Johns Hopkins University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, curriculum planners
POSTING DATE: 10/8/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: This site was given as a resource in the October 1997
edition of Educational Leadership. This is put out by the Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This article discusses the components and impact of
reducing class size. This site could enhance the class' knowledge of this
topic which was discussed in class.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Since 1995 Patterson High School in Maryland has used
the Talent Development Model to reduce class size. This process built
relationships between the staff and students, which in turn effected the
school's climate. This site summarizes the components and results of this
process.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
RESOURCE TITLE = School Culture and Structure that Support High Quality Learning
Environments
(SEE SECOND OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/SER/Diversity/sec-i5.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = U.S. Department of Education
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = curriculum coordinators, administrators,
teachers
POSTING DATE = 11/11/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = AltaVista search
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Provides useful information on implementation of school
restructuring. Highlights many of the topics presented in readings done for
the course.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This dept. of education report looks at how school
structure and school culture support a high quality learning environment
for LEP students. Discusses the innovative organization of schooling, productive
uses of time, importance of teacher collaboration and how it benefits by
means of a coordinated curriculum, shared instructional strategies, smooth
articulation from grade to grade and attention that is paid to the individual
learner. The report also highlights the importance of staff development,
inclusive school decision making, parent involvement and integrated
services.
STUDENT NAME = Pernilla Sigge
RESOURCE TITLE = The Center for Education Reform
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.edreform.com
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Anyone interested in school development
POSTING DATE = 10/11/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = "Browsing the Web"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = A resource were one can find opinion editorials on
education reform issues written by education activists around the USA.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Contains many resources for school reform. Information
about and resources for charter schools. Information on grants for education
reform initiatives.
STUDENT NAME = Pernilla Sigge
RESOURCE TITLE = Web Sites and Resources for Teachers
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.csun.edu/~vceed009/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = California State University, Northridge
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers and curriculum planners
POSTING DATE = 10/28/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Search trough Altavista
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Gives new ideas for curriculum planning in forms of
classroom projects, interactive activities, and lesson plans.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This resource has an enourmous ammount of lesson plans,
ideas for creative classroom projects, links to interactive activities,
information on museums including links to them. The information is divided
into 8 chategories; Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Art, Music,
ESL/Bilingual, and Just for Kids. All chategories are linked to further
resources.
STUDENT NAME: Irene D. Warren
RESOURCE TITLE: The Marblehead Community Charter Public School
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://charter2.marblehead.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Marblehead Community Charter Public School
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Teachers,Parents, Anyone interested
POSTING DATE: 10/6/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: I found this sight while conducting a search through
Yahoo on "Charter Schools"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Our recent discussion in class led me to investigate
what information I could find on "Charter Schools". This sight gives information
about philosophy and curriculum as well as educational links to explore.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The Marblehead Community Charter Public School supplies
a great amount of insight to their program.
STUDENT NAME = Irene D. Warren
RESOURCE TITLE = Conflict Resolution and Peaceable Schools
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.benjerry.com/esr/master-degree-conres.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Ben and Jerry's (Lesley College)
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Elementary & Middle School Faculty and
Families
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I found this site while searching "Yahoo" for information
regarding Social Compentancy Curriculums and Conflict Resolution.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This is a great site for educators who want to incorporate
Conflict Resolution strategies in their classrooms. It has ideas for songs,
essays, vocabulary and problem solving people problems.It is also a great
resource to give to parents as it has a whole section for creating peaceable
families.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This site is very user friendly and not terribly
overwhelming. It enables you to search for information regarding the age
of the students and the conflict being discussed. There are many hotlinks
that connect you to further resources.It is affiliated with Lesley College
and there is program information you can receive.
STUDENT NAME = Irene D. Warren
RESOURCE TITLE = Mastery Learning Workshop (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE #1) (#2)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://158.132.100.221/M-LWkshop.folder/MasteryLrng.Wkshop.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Ed Dev Unit Hong Polytechnic University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators interested in various educational
philosophies
POSTING DATE = 10/20/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I did a search on Mastery Learing in Yahoo! and spent
alot of time going through some useless sites
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = We have recently been discussing "Mastery Learning"
and although this site is not terribly user friendly it does contain some
good information and relevent facts on the subject.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This site has information regarding Bloom and the
Mastery Learning model and how to start or work with a Mastery Learning model.It
has links that connect you to more information.
STUDENT NAME = Irene D. Warren
RESOURCE TITLE = SEDL The Institution (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.sedl.org/sedl/welcome.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = SW Educational Development Lab
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers, Graduate Students, Researchers
POSTING DATE = 11/18/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I was doing a search for information regarding "School
Culture"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = There are some great articles on school culture and
change that speak directly to the topics we have been discussing in class
and reading about in Pratt.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = SEDL operates under federal and state grants and from
private sources to conduct research and develop school improvement tools.
With in this one resource there are countless articles and departments. This
would be a great site to look at during the winter break, as we are all pretty
swamped!!
School-to-Work, Career, Technical Education
RESOURCE TITLE: Study of School-to-Work Initiatives
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/SER/SchoolWork/study10.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: U.S. Department of Education
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Larry Dorey
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Curriculum Planners
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The School-to-Work Gateway provides valuable links to
various school-to-work sites throughout the United States.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The School-to Work Gateway provides STW links to: general
STW information, research and evaluation, resources and tools, calendar of
events, federal STW grants, state initiatives, discussion rooms, an STW template
and other STW.
STUDENT NAME: Linda Hayes
RESOURCE TITLE: The ERIC Review on School-to-Work Transitions
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.aspensys.com/eric/ter/stw/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: ERIC
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Teachers and Curriculum Planners
POSTING DATE: Fall, 1997
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: This resource was located through an AltaVista search
using "applied learning"+curriculum.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site is useful to students who are investigating
applied learning, tech prep programs, and school-to-work initiatives. It
provides summaries of research on the topics, and identifies programs currently
in practice.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site is a hotlink to articles on school-to-work,
tech prep programs, and applied learning initiatives available through ERIC,
the Educational Resources Information Center. Included in the Table of Contents
are the following: selected readings on school-to-work transitions,
school-to-work transition resource organizations, electronic resources on
school-to-work, and articles on current school-to-work classroom practices.
The site also provides information on developing an action plan for creating
a school-to-work initiative. For those educators who are confused about the
distinctions among school-to-work, tech prep, and applied learning programs,
I found the readings, particularly the Applied Academics reading, to be very
informative.
STUDENT NAME: Linda Hayes
RESOURCE TITLE: Career Pathways
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.state.nh.us/doe/stwcarer.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: State of New Hampshire Department of Education
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: School-to-Work Planners/Teachers
POSTING DATE: Fall, 97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: I discovered this resource through an AltaVista search
using"applied learning" +"career pathways"+"high school".
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site provides valuable information for members
of the class who are interested in planning school-to-work or applied learning
intiatives at the high school level. It also outlines a process for curriculum
planning which includes a clear rationale, sample projects for implementation,
and a bibliography for further investigation.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This resource was developed by Jobs for the Future
for the New Hampshire Department of Education. The purposes of the web site
are 1) to promote career and postsecondary options for students, 2) foster
school-to-work development, and 3) to create a school wide approach to
school-to-work. The resource identifies seven principles for implementing
school-to-work programs, and explains the different types of career pathways:
individual, single, and multiple, giving examples of each. Several high school
intiatives which incorporate project-based learning are identified and described.
Social Studies, Health & Global Education
STUDENT NAME = Danielle Bergeron
RESOURCE TITLE = Mapquest
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.mapquest.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Geosytems Global Corporation
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = anyone who needs a map
POSTING DATE = 11/11/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Yahoo search for map
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Could be used for step by step directions, road map,
scales, could be used for geography, social studies, math
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Interactive atlas, can zoom in, and can map out a
specific driving route, gives step by step directions and mileage.
STUDENT NAME: Michael T. Fitzpatrick
RESOURCE TITLE: Social Studies Lesson Plans and Resources (SEE ALSO NEXT
ENTRY)
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.csun.edu/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: CSUN or see above
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: social studies & language arts teachers
POSTING DATE: 9-22-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: as I was conductiong a search via Yahoo. I have been
using this site for over a year.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The site is a wonderful resource in terms of lesson
plans, and that is what I have used it for mostly. The site also offers
information on curriculum standards and frameworks.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Dr. Marty Levine, Professor of Secondary Education,
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), has gathered lesson plans
and resources from the Internet which social studies teachers will find useful.
These materials are presented in the table below. Select from the table to
go directly to that section. (this selection is pasted from the site
itself).
STUDENT NAME: Linda Hayes
RESOURCE TITLE: Lesson Plans and Resources for Social Studies (SEE ALSO PREVIOUS
ENTRY)
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.csun.edu/%7Ehcedu013/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: California State University at Northridge (CSUN)
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Social Studies Teachers and Planners
POSTING DATE: 9/30/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: I located this site through an AltaVista search of "Social
Studies Lesson Plans".
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This web site provides lesson plans and Social Studies
resources. It includes access to other Internet sites; online activities,
newsgroups, and government data sources such as the Census Bureau. Members
of the class who are researching or investigating Social Studies curriculum
may find the section on educational standards and curriculum frameworks
particularly helpful.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This resource was created and is regularly updated
by Professor Marty Levine (CSUN). The site's Table of Contents identifies
sections on Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies, Social Studies Resources,
Online Activities for Students, Newsgroups and Mailing lists, and Educational
Standards and Curriculum Frameworks. The Newsgroup provides information on
electronic bulletin boards which discuss educational issues, as well as
information on the National Council for Social Studies' listserv (Internet
mailing list). The section on Educational Standards and Curriculum frameworks
is an annotated list of Internet sites with K-12 standards and frameworks
listed by state and organization. Through this section users are able to
access government data banks including the Census Bureau, and other government
agencies.
STUDENT NAME = Linda Hayes
RESOURCE TITLE = Ravenwood High School Library Page
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://168.216.145.8/RvHS/libpage.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Ravenwood High School, Ravenwood, WV
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers, and Curriculum Planners
POSTING DATE = 10/7/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = This resource was located through an AltaVista Search
for Social Studies Lesson Plans.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site provides an extensive directory of internet
resources, and links. Resources are listed by subject areas such as History
and Science, as well as Library, Driver's Education, Business, College and
Career resources. Each subject area provides links to numerous other internet
sites.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Each subject area identified in this directory provides
links to other internet sites. These sites include information on lesson
plans, projects, documents, research, questions and answers, and clearinghouses
such as the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse on the sciences and math. I
found the History resources extremely interesting. Among the links provided
was the History Chanel Homepage which includes links to archives, photos,
documents and other data on specific topics such as the Korean War. The Math
resource contained a link to Ask Dr. Math which is a question and answer
service for K-12 students and teachers.
STUDENT NAME: Kristin Hilberg
RESOURCE TITLE: Country Studies
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: The Library of Congress
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, curriculum planners
POSTING DATE: 11/02/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: Found while exploring within WebCrawler
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This resource is rich in information. It would be
particularly helpful to Social Studies teachers and teachers preparing
interdisciplinary units of curriculum. Each book contains extensive information
on the history, peoples and culture of the country being described. There
are also maps and video clips. It is written at a high school/university
level.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This is a continuing series of books prepared by the
Federal Research Division of the Librarry of Congress under the Country
Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. This
online series presently contains studies of 85 countries. Most books in the
series deal with a particular foreign country, describing and analyzing its
political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions,
and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are
shaped by cultural factors.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = Women in World History Curriculum
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://home.earthlink.net/~womenwhist/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Berkeley Unified School District's Woman's Studies P
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = History/Social Studies Teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/9/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Exploring "Yahoo!" web sites
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site lists related web pages. It contains much
information about curriculum planning including lesson plans, book reviews,and
suggestions for teaching materials.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = It is a resource developed by educator and historian
Lyn Reese. The site is dedicated to women's studies. It is suggested for
use at all grade levels.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
RESOURCE TITLE = Native American Home Pages (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.pitt.edu/~lmitten/indians.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = University of Pittsburgh
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers,Students
POSTING DATE = 11/18/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = My school is having a Native American Pow-Wow next week.
I was looking for information to prepare my class for the presentation.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = An interesting topic for anyone who is working on or
evaluating a history curriculum. It has great information and educational
ideas for lesson plans.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The Native American Home Pages has information on
many different tribes. The site is large, containing musical
suggestions,journals, news updates, video, Native American games, art and
many other topics.
STUDENT NAME = Jennifer S. McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE = Journey North
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers and curriculum planners
POSTING DATE = 10/26/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I found this site while conducting a search via Yahoo.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site includes useful inquiry-based lessons and
activities which involve the study of global study of wildlife migration
and seasonal change. It is an effective way to use telecomputing and it promotes
collaboration among geographically dispersed teachers and classrooms. It
may be an exciting addition to a science curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The Annenburg Foundation and the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting created Journey North. This site engages students in a global
study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. Journey North allows you
to follow up-to-the-minute news on migrations and seasonal change worldwide.
This site can be used to report wildlife observations through the site's
online bulletin board. There are teacher resources to share curriculum ideas
and activities and an opportunity to connect with other classrooms that are
following this project. For a fee, you could order a curriculum guide to
accompany the Journey North.
STUDENT NAME = Jennifer McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE = The Stanford Electronic Humanities Review
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://shr.stanford.edu/shreview/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Stanford University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers, curriculum planners
POSTING DATE = 10/26/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = This site was located while using Kathy Schrock's home
page.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site presents articles and commentaries that deal
with educational and learning issues. The information could be useful for
teachers and curriculum planners who are interested in expanding their knowledge
of educational issues.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This "electronic incarnation of The Stanford Humanities
Review" is a great resource of articles and commentaries excerpted from the
printed edition of this review. For instance, the present edition is organized
around the theme of ÒCultural and Technological Incubations of
Fascism.Ó The previous issue discussed "Bridging the Gap: Where Cognitive
Science Meets Literary Criticism." Another issue dealt extensively with
artificial intelligence. There is a section in this site for peer comments
and replies to the commentaries. This site contains learned discourse which
is published twice a year.
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = Anne Frank
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.annefrank.com/afc.afc.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = The Anne Frank Center USA
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers/Students
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Recommended to me by a peer.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This is an great example of a resource that can help
show students the current impact and ramifications (social and political)of
an event that occured over 50 years ago. This site can "bring to life" the
written words of the little girl who lost her life during the brutality of
WWII.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The Anne Frank center brings the legacy of Anne Frank
to life. The resource has sections that discuss the history of the period,
Anne's life story, and her diary. In addition there is information about
a traveling exhibit and other related events. The mission of the site is
to "use Anne Frank's story as a catalyst for community organization,
collaboration, and discussion about current issues of tolerance and
prejudice".
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = Kids health
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://Kidshealth.org/index2.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = The Nemours Center for Children's Health
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers/Parents/Studnets
POSTING DATE = 01/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = NEA Today
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This resource is a simple way to educate yourself about
the health issues of children and teens. It has a section that is very "student
friendly" which makes it a possible resource for the classroom.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Kids Health is a resource that investigates and discusses
the health, and health related issues, of kids. The are three major sections
of the web site (Kids, Parents, and Profesionals). The kids section seemed
the best with its multi-media presentation of "how the body works". Overall
a simple and informative site.
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = U.S. AID Home Page (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.info.usaid.gov/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = U.S. Agency for International Development
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/16/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Geography Workshop
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Great source for "raw" data and statistics. Site is
also student friendly.
The "US Aid" site contains useful and current information about very valuable
topics.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Established by JFK in 1961, the USIAD is an independent
federal government agency that conducts "foreign assistance and humanitarian
aid" to advance the interests of the United States........well it is still
a very good resource. There are a number of focus areas: population, health,
environment, current issues, regional data, etc.
STUDENT NAME = Pernilla Sigge
RESOURCE TITLE = Primary Source
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.primarysource.org/home/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = K-12 Teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/10/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Sorry I don't remember...
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = A social studies resource with historically accurate
information. Concerned with ethical issues such as racism and other forms
of discrimination, importnat to consider in curriculum development.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = A social studies resource. Resources on African American
History, the Maya Culture,and China; including lesson plans,listed reference
litterature, and links to other resources on these subjects. Primary Source
also has a library in Watertown, MA with resources availabel,such as
videos,slides,books,music, and curriculum material (a $20 yearly fee).
STUDENT NAME = Irene D. Warren
RESOURCE TITLE = Newsweek Education Program
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://school.newsweek.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Newsweek Magazine
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = High School Social Studies & Current Events
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I did a search through "Yahoo" under the heading "Current
Events in Curriculum"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This site shows how Current Events are being brought
to the classroom and enhancing the Social Studies Curriculum. It ties in
cross curriculum activities such as language arts,critical thiking and study
skills.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The Newsweek Ed Program not only uses the actual Newsweek
articles but has a seperate magazine to use in class. It lists questions/quizes
for the students to answer and ties in vocuabulary and group assignments.
It would be a great time saver for a Current Events Curriculum.
STUDENT NAME: Martha Gibson
RESOURCE TITLE: Nat'l Center to Improve Practice in SPED Through Technology
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.edc.org/FSC/NCIP/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Educational Development Ctr.Inc, Newton, MA 02158
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: SPED teachers, planners
POSTING DATE: 10/07/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: Found through a Sped PAC newsletter
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Website provides resources for Sped teachers and parents.
Their library contains a collection of resources about technology and sped.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: Helps to facilitate discussions about technology use
for students wtih special needs. Authors of articles in the TEC journal a
online for discussions. Provides an overview of exemplary Early Childhood
inclusion classrooms.
STUDENT NAME = Martha Gibson
RESOURCE TITLE = Sibling Support Web Page (SEE SECOND
OPINION & CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Siblings of children w/special needs
POSTING DATE = 10/13/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = This resource was suggested to me by a teacher who thought
it might be a valuable resource for one of my students.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL =
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This is the Sibling Support Project of Children's
Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, WA. It is an internet site for and
about brothers and sisters of people with special health, development and
emotional needs. There are two additional sites listed as well. SibKids -
http//www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp/sibkids l. html - For younger siblings
and SibNet - http//www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp/stb.htm - for older siblings
(???)
STUDENT NAME = Martha Gibson
RESOURCE TITLE = Selected Articles by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://instruct.unc.edu:6080/web/schools/5/3225/abenthal/eng
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = University of North Carolina
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Adults who work with children w/ADD
POSTING DATE = 10/13/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Someone mentioned this article to me and the Dr.'s name,
but couldn't find the source. I entered the name in quotes on NETFIND.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL =
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Several articles by this author regarding special
needs. Especially ADD. Particularly one article, What's it Like to have ADD
(as an adult) There were several other web sites that could be accessed by
hot links at this site.
STUDENT NAME: Jennifer S. McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE: LD Resources
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ldresources.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: LD Resources, New Preston, CT
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, curriculum planners, parents
POSTING DATE: 9/27/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: I was conducting a search via Yahoo for information on
assistive technology that would be useful in improving my teaching
strategies.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Provide articles and resources to enhance the understanding
of learning disabilities, techonlogy and their effects on curriculum and
curriculum planning.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site contains a variety of resources for those
who are interested in learning disabilities and curriculum. It is developed
and updated by Richard Wanderman who is an educational technology consultant
and teacher. Essays on a wide range of topics, reviews and lists of up coming
events are featured on this site. Topics include technology, learning
disabilities, curriculum, useful resources, software and short reviews of
electronics.
STUDENT NAME: Jennifer S. McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE: LD Online (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.LDONLINE.org/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: WETA TV and The Coordinated for Campaign For L.D.
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, parents, curr. planners
POSTING DATE: 10/8/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: This sight was found while I was conducting a search
via Yahoo.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site provides articles and research about special
education that would assist in facilitating class discussion.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This web site provides an array of information on topics
within the area of learning disabilities. It offers articles, research findings
and useful forms. Topics include technology, social skills and teaching
techniques.
STUDENT NAME = Irene D. Warren
RESOURCE TITLE = Social Skills and Adults with Learning Disabilities
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://novel.nifl.gov/nalld/socialsk.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities
Center
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Educators, Parents, Curr Coordinator
POSTING DATE = 10/27/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I was doing a search through Yahoo! under the heading
"University of Rochester Social Skills" to get some information on Social
Skills Curriculum.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = It is a very readable site that gives some good information
about adults living with a learning disability. If a Social Compentency
Curriculum were being brought into a school this page could be helpful when
beginning to review the rationale and goals of the program being
introduced.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Although not a complicated site with alot of links,
this site gives an overview of the hardships adults with learning disabilities
encounter in their family life and careers. It also speaks to teenagers and
parents about living with a learning disability.Many students with learning
disabilities have deficits in the area of social skills. These are evident
at school and in the workplace.
Technology Integration in Teaching & Curriculum
RESOURCE TITLE: Integrating the Internet
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.indirect.com/www/dhixson
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Karen Detterman
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Classroom teachers
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Many teachers are looking for immediate and concrete
ways to apply technology to the implementation of curriculums they are currently
using.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site is large, with many links. The most interesting
one for teachers, I think, is the one called "Internet in the Classroom
tutorial." It contains specific outlines of units of study by subject category,
giving ideas for each about how technology can be part of the experience.
Also included are extensive curriculum resources and information for the
class to use in the design and posting of a class home page. Of great interest,
I think, to both teachers and students, is the opportunity for direct classroom
to classroom connections, enabling students to participate in projects and
experiments with classrooms all over the world.
RESOURCE TITLE: Ed Web: Exploring Technology and School Reform
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://edweb.cnidr.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME:
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Karen Detterman
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers interested in technology
POSTING DATE: 11/30/96
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: "Hot List" of sites in Technology and Learning (October,
1996)
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The main topic of the site is ed reform as it relates
to the use of technology in the classroom. Those charged with making decisions
must consider the impact of computers on the planning process.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This resource is a work in progress and links to several
projects and institutions that tell the story of how technology is being
utilized in classrooms across the country. Current projects are described
in detail. Most inspirational, for those who are disappointed not to have
become proficient in HTML during this course, is a section called "The
Interactive HTML crash course" which is a self taught step by step workbook
for learning to use HTML to create a homepage. It even includes quizzes for
each lesson that are e-mailed to the site creators!
RESOURCE TITLE: The Journey Inside: The Computer
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.intel.com/intel/educate/index.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Intel Corporation
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Patricia Grainger
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: Freebie Listing of Yahoo Search
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This rescource provides curriculum materials for teaching
the inner-workings of a computer.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: The "Journey Inside" form the Intel Corp. provides
in-depth, easy-to use materials FREE to science, math and computer teachers
in grades 5-9. The materials are for novice and experienced computer users.
RESOURCE TITLE: Classroom Connect
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.classroom.net/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Classroom Connect (educational technology periodical)
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Diane MacDonald
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Educators, Administrators
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: I think the class can appreciate the use of technology
in the class, not only as a tool for students but as a means of research
for the staff.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site is divided into several catagories, each
accessing many links. Grades K-12, Resource Station, Virtual Auditorium (for
live online chats with educators), Products and Seminars are just some of
the titles of the catagories. Very useful site; I only wish I had more time!
RESOURCE TITLE: Telecommunications for Primary and Secondary Schools
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.helsinki.fi/science/optek/1993/n4/cannon.txt
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: University of Helsinki (Finland)
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Diane MacDonald
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Administrators/technology instructors
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This class puts much emphasis on technology. There is
a wealth of resources on technology in education. Being educators, we must
be aware of some of the possibilities technology can provide for us.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This article addresses the need for technology in
education. It dedicates a lot of space to Channel One news program in schools
across the country.
RESOURCE TITLE: Roadmap to the www
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.thejournal.com/roadmap/search.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Technological Horizons in Education
CONTRIBUTING STUDENT NAME: Ann Nigro
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Anyone using the Internet
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site gives different search engines that can be
used when searching for data.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: A list of 29 search engines with brief descriptions
of their uses.
STUDENT NAME = Danielle Bergeron
RESOURCE TITLE = PBS Teacher Connex
RESOURCE CITATION =
http:/www.pbs.org/learn/tconnex
INSTITUTIONAL HOME =
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Through a Yahoo! search
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Resource is useful to find out what programs are upcoming
on PBS, and how they could be incorporated into the curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Site provides information re: program descriptions,
extended video rights for teachers, some free teacher resources, and ideas
on how to incoporate shows and internet into the classroom.
STUDENT NAME = Danielle Bergeron
RESOURCE TITLE = Discovery Channel School
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.school.discovery.com/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = The Discovery Channel
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = middle school/high school teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Yahoo search using the word "Curriculum"
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = A way to use TV effectively in the classroom to supplement
curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Has lesson plans planned out that would go with a
program. Cool game called GeoGame that gives clues and you have to figure
out where they are talking about. Also has info on The Learning Channel which
is for elementary grades.
STUDENT NAME = Danielle Bergeron
RESOURCE TITLE = Montgomery Public Schools
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://pixel.cs.vt.edu/melissa/projects.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Virginia Technical University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers
POSTING DATE = 10/15/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Yahoo search
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Shows how the internet can be incorporated into the
curriculum
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This site shows how a teacher integrated the internet
into her 4th and 5th grade classrooms. She has a great list of ideas and
she gives interesting examples.
STUDENT NAME: Betsey Greenwood
RESOURCE TITLE: The Alphabet Superhighway
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.ash.edu/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: University of Delaware
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers and curriculum planners
POSTING DATE: 9/28/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: Internet search using Yahoo
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: Useful for teachers, curriculum planners who are interested
in having the resources of the internet become part of a curriculum
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This Alphabet Superhighway contains practical information
for educators regarding the use of the internet in the classroom. It provides
links to other sources for technical information, including a link to a site
maintained by the MIT lab for computer science, which provides a clearly
written history of the internet. There are detailed sample lesson plans for
teachers - all grade levels, science, math, language arts - which can be
easily adapted to a variety of classroom situations. Also included is a forum
for teacher input, a "cybermagazine" for showcasing student work, a variety
of contests and links to further information.. The content is first rate
and is accompanied by excellent graphics. This site has been included in
my favorites list!
STUDENT NAME: Betsey Greenwood
RESOURCE TITLE: Institute for Learning Technologies
RESOURCE CITATION:
www.ilt.columbia.edu/k12/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Teachers College Columbia University
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: curriculum planners/teachers
POSTING DATE: 10/04/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: I located the web page of Columbia University, New York
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: The purpose of the Institute for Learning Technologies
is to assist educators in their use of technology for effective teaching
and learning.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This web page provides links to the following
information:
1. Lesson plans using technology, organized according to grade and
discipline.
2. A collaborative poetry project for teachers and students.
3. The Discovery Web - information for science teachers.
4. A Learning Arts page - which includes guides and tutorials for K-12
teachers.
STUDENT NAME = Betsey Greenwood
RESOURCE TITLE = Intercultural E-Mail Classroom Connection (SEE
SECOND OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.stolaf.edu/network/iecc/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = St Olaf College
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers K-12
POSTING DATE = 10/13/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = E-mail address provided by colleague at a writer's
workshop.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This resource may be useful to teachers who are looking
for a simple way to enhance their curriculum by using the resources provided
by the internet..
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The IECC provides mailing lists as a free service
to help teachers and classes link with partners in other countries and cultures
for e-mail classroom pen-pal and project exchanges. The connections are not
only international, but intercultural. For example, there are e-mail links
between Chicago suburban schools and rural schools in the American southwest.
In addition to the mailing lists, there are several components to this web
page. The two that interested me the most were IECC - PROJECTS and IECC -
DISCUSSION. IECC - PROJECTS is intended to assist teachers at all levels
with a variety of e-mail based classroom projects. IECC -DISCUSSION is for
general discussion about questions, issues and observations related to the
use of e-mail in the classroom.
STUDENT NAME = Linda Hayes
RESOURCE TITLE = Internet Educational Resources Index
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://cl.k12.md.us/EdResources/EdResourcesIndex.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Caroline County Public Schools, Caroline County, MD
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Planners, Teachers, Students, Parent
POSTING DATE = Fall, 97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = I located this resource while doing an Altavista search
of "Social Studies"+Online+ resources.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This is an alphebetical listing of internet links to
educational sites.This list includes resources as varied as The Boston Museum
of Science and an online link to Bartlett's Familiar Quotations. Each site
provides other resources. Teachers and students may use this resource to
locate data, lesson plans, activities, projects, locations for field trips,
and for general information.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This resource provides information about numerous
educational sites on the internet. Some of the links include: American Memories
which is connected to the Library of Congress, a Biographical Dictionary
containing 18,000 biographies of famous individuals, an Ask the Author Line
for students and teachers, and Academy One which provides 1000 internet projects
for students on an annual basis. Teachers may wish to use this site for
incorporating activities and objectives into their lessons, or to research
topics.
STUDENT NAME = Linda Hayes
RESOURCE TITLE = New Hampshire Public Television
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.nhptv.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = New Hamphire Public Television Homepage
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers and Curriculum Planners
POSTING DATE = 10/9/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = While during an AltaVista search of Social Studies+"lesson
plans", I discovered the Virtual School resource which originates from the
NHPTV homepage.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = This is a multi-link site that provides extensive
information about public television resources. Teachers and curriculum planners
can use this site to gain information on instructional television services,
partnerships, educational exchange forums, and the Virtual School resource.
These links provide lesson plans, field trip locations, online activities,
and professional development information.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This resource provides a link to the NHPTV Knowledge
Network and the Virtual School. The Network provides technology and programming
for a wide range of educational initiatives. Included is an electronic field
trip link, a program guide and schedule calendar, and information on the
public television tape library. The Virtual School provides information on
PBS resources, a reference desk section, a professional resource link, and
information on the following subjects: Art, Foreign Language, Health, Guidance,
Language Arts, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies, and Special Education.
STUDENT NAME: Kristin Hilberg
RESOURCE TITLE: EdWeb
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/edweb/resource.cntnts.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: University of North Carolina
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: Anyone interested in technology in the classroom
POSTING DATE: 09/29/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: Rediscovered while cleaning up old internet bookmarks--the
address had changed, but it contains even more useful information.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO THIS CLASS: This website can provide current information
on Educational Reform around the country, the use of computers and the internet
in schools around the world, and it also has several links to educational
websites which may be used for lesson and curriculum planning.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: A site maintained for the purpose of providing educators
with the tools to research educational reform and information technology.
There are links for finding on-line educational resources (such as the K-12
Ed. Resources List), info on computers in the classroom and current trends
in the ed. policy. There is also a link for learning HTML.
STUDENT NAME: Kristin Hilberg
RESOURCE TITLE: Fostering the Use of Educational Technology
(SEE SECOND OPINION/CRITIQUE)
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR682/contents.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Rand, a nonprofit research company
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: administrators, tech teachers
POSTING DATE: December 8, 1997
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: I was searching for evidence of the value of technology
in the classroom.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: We have spent a lot of time looking at the merits and
usefulness of the internet as it can be used by educators. This article defends
the use of computers in the classroom, and provides research and data to
back their findings up.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This is an easy-to-read article discussing the positive
side of investing in technology for our schools. It presents a strategy for
doing so, and discusses costs, pitfalls, the challenges and the benefits.
It is a useful article for anyone who may be trying to plan an implementation
strategy.
STUDENT NAME = Michael T. Fitzpatrick
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Susan Foote
TITLE OF RESOURCE = Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.capecod.net/schrockguide/
CRITIQUED DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11-11-97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = From guest presenter, Susam Foote
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = In the site, you can find many
hot links to help with assignments. There are news resources with indices
to various newspapers & magazines, links to information relative to education
reform, curriculum planning and other educational resources.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = The site is very interesting. I enjoy visiting web
sites where you are actually able to hear the person speak to you. There
is a link with-in the site that provides you with information on how to evaluate
a web site ... which relates directly to this exercise. Evaluating Internet
Web Sites : An Educator's Guide by Kathleen Schrock. As the Internet begins
to carry more and more primary and secondary source material, administrators,
teachers, and students may begin to use it frequently to supplement the
curriculum. Learning how to use the Internet is not difficult. Learning to
separate the quality information from mis- and disinformation is the hard
part. She offers a 32-page book that provides educators with the tools needed
to learn how to effectively evaluate a Web site. Once you feel comfortable
with this evaluation process, it will become second nature to teach these
same methods to students to educate them about information validity on the
Internet.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Content Knowledge : A Compendium of Standards
and Benchmarks for K-12 Education ...a very informative site to help schools
develop standards; also provides links to curriculum-related sites.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Education Resource List which provides
a lengthy list of quality sites that provide links to thousands of curriculum
resources. This link is a must visit for the curriculum planner.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = The site is very use-friendly and simple
to navigate. As it is titled, Subject Access guides you through a variety
of categories including Internet Information and News Sources and Magazines.
The site of course has links to all the search engines available. You can
find a variety of links for lesson plans teachers.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = The site does have a strong technology
focus. One would assume when seeing the title, "Kathy Schrock's Guide for
Educators," the site would perhaps have links to more resources regarding
say text book companies. Yes, technology is part of mainstream education,
but this site again is top heavy in technology.
STUDENT NAME: Jennifer S. McCrystal
RESOURCE TITLE: Judi Harris' Network-Based Education Activity Collection
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/Activity-Structures/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: University of Illinois
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL: teachers, curriculum planners
POSTING DATE: 9/29/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND: This site was recommended to me by a colleague as a
telecomputing resource.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL: This site is a wonderful resource for teachers and
curriculum planners who are interesed in intergrating the Internet into the
curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION: This site is a collection of network-based educational
activites by Judi Harris. It contains sample curriculum based k-12 educational
telecomputing projects. You can also connect to the Learning Resource Server
at the University of Illinois through this site.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
RESOURCE TITLE = Public - Private School Collaboration
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us/~debbie/library/outreach/cra
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Public-Private School Collaboration: Penninsula Internet
Partners in Education
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = teachers, curriculum coordinators
POSTING DATE = 10/19/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Internet search of nueva for information dealing with
student internet usage.
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = Provides interesting insight as to how curriculum can
be constantly updated by gaining source material via the internet and developing
it around the teaching of critical thinking, problem solving and creative
thinking. As educators focusing on how curriculums are planned and implemented
it gives an interesting alternative to other more traditional models.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = This is an article describing the efforts of the Nueva
School, an independent Pre-K through 8th grade school to use the Internet
initially in response to the need for more student access to basic research
information that was becoming unavailable due to cutbacks in the areas public
libraries. The development of the internet resource however was also planned
by NuevaNet, a committee of parents and teachers who sought to create a "best
practices model for Internet use, a 'skunkworks' in which tecniques would
be tested in a small arena of private and public schools before being extended
to the larger educational community. Working under a grant from the Penninsula
Community Foundation, Nueva and a group of other private and public schools
are developing a "collaboratory ... a combination of technology, tools and
infrastructure, that allows (people) to work with remote facilities and with
each other as if they were co-located and effectively interfaced!" The goal
of the grant was to explore the potential of developing, executing and evaluating
curriculum together across the Internet.
STUDENT NAME = Everett Roscoe
RESOURCE TITLE = Global Schoolnet (GSN) (SEE SECOND
OPINION/CRITIQUE #1) (#2)
RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.gsn.org/index.html
INSTITUTIONAL HOME = Global Schoolnet Foundation
FOR WHOM RESOURCE USEFUL = Teachers, Professional Development
POSTING DATE = 10/20/97
HOW RESOURCE FOUND = Altavista
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL = The site is informative in regard to many educational
subjects and issues. The primary use for this site could be its valuable
information about the use of the internet in the classroom. It has a unique
section that focuses on the needs of the teacher in planning activities using
the Web.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION = Supported by the GSN foundation. Mission is to link
the classrooms of the world. Site offers sections for: Teachers and Parents,
Kids and Teens, and others. The most interesting section can be found under
"Teachers." Much great informatin about using the internet in the classroom
(projects etc.). You can find real basic information, or complex activities
for your class. The resource is a great "staff development" tool as
well.
STUDENT NAME = Beverly Nadeau
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Michael Fitzpatrick
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = National Education Association
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.nea.org/
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/22/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This site would be useful to
those who are interested in innovative ideas to improve teaching and learning.
It can work in conjunction with the Pratt text to keep the educator informed
about current issues in today's education.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This site gives a comprehensive look
at Americas current education issues. It provides educators with information
on reform, public education, professional development, grants and funding.
Dialogues and debates from leading educators, concerning public education
can also be obtained. Information on educational television and an exchange
program for members to share ideas is also available. It even provides a
bit of humor with a page called "recess" submitted by teachers across the
country.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = This site will provide the planner with
guidelines on reform and information about current happenings in the field
of education. It provides the planner with the opportunity to stay informed
about projects, events, and ideas nationally.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = The one issue the curriculum planner
should consider is that some of the information on this site is opinion,
therefore be skeptical and apply only what you need.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = This resource allows the reader to become
informed about current school policies and issues throughout the United States.
It also is constructed in a very organized fashion
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Some of the links in this resource are
still under construction.
STUDENT-SELECTED RESOURCE
CRITIQUE
Critique Submitted By: Jennifer McCrystal
Date Submitted: 10/19/97
Resource Title: Sibkids
Resource Citation: http://www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp/sibkids1.htm
Institutional Home: Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Source Submitted By: Martha Gibson
RESOURCE SUMMARY: This site was created by Don Meyer who is the director of the Sibling Support Project at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. It provides children who have bothers or sisters with special needs an opportunity to communicate with other children across the world. The primary goal of this project is to increase the availability of peer support and educational programs for brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs. You can write questions, comments or respond to comments that have been posted. Once you have subscribed to Sibkids you can discuss anything. This is a free service. This site also has many interesting connections. It can connect you to information about Sibshops. Sibshops are opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special health and developmental needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context. Opportunities to learn how to handle situations commonly experienced by siblings of children with special needs are provided. Sibkids provides resources such as books and information. There is a new letter that describes various special needs, gives students an opportunity to tell stories, and to state what is good and bad about having a sibling with special needs. This is called the Sib to Sib News Letter. There are reading lists and descriptions of disorders. There are also links to the National Association of Siblings Program as well as links to other educational sites.
POSITIVE ASPECTS: This site fills a need to support children who have brothers or sisters with special needs. It provides various learning opportunities. Sibkids is available to the general public. It states up front that adults are allowed access to the site because they can monitor the conversations and they may have valuable insights to share. The students needs and feelings can be validated by a variety of different people. This site provides students with a way to have questions answered that may be embarrassing if they asked them to someone face to face. It is a non threatening way to get questions answered. This site provides anonymity and a non biased approach to getting questions answered. Sibkids has useful links and newsletters. This site does caution parents to read the Children's Safety On The Internet Web page. Sibkids could be a resource for the whole family.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS: It was difficult to read this web page at times. Parent involvement will be needed to foster younger children's involvement (to next page.)
SOME CURRICULUM USES: Sibkids could be used as a resource for information regarding disabilities. It may provide insight to how students feel about curriculum topics when the developers are conducting a needs assessment. Students could state what they feel is important in a non threatening way. This site could assist in setting up Sibkids workshops if the curriculum team feels that it would meet a community or school based need. It could be used as part of a curriculum to provide a resource to answer questions. Sibkids could foster communication skills by providing students the opportunity to write to adults and peers. Supplemental activities for parents to do at home may be derived from this resource. It provides awareness training for curriculum developers, parents or students participating in a curriculum planning process. This site could be used is an example of how to set up news letters or chat rooms. All in all, this site has a wonderful array of possibilities --for the curriculum planner, parents, teachers and students. It is worth becoming familiar with Sibkids.
STUDENT NAME = Irene D. Warren
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Martha Gibson
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Teacher Education Institute (TEI)
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
www.TeacherEducation.com/
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/17/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This is a great site to find
out about upcoming courses for graduate credits, professional development
and recertification PDPs. Having staff and teachers work toward enriching
their knowledge base adds to the school climate and culture.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = I found this site helpful in seeing
what topics are currently being discussed by other educators. The Massachusetts
courses are being offered through Fitchburg State College and the courses
are accredited by the New England Association of schools and Colleges. Topics
of particular interest include; Inclusion: Including children with disabilities
in Public Education, Resolving Conflicts in Schools and in the Classroom,
Self-esteem for Educators, and Discipline with Dignity. The classes are held
on some weekends and this makes them accessible for full time educators.
They are offered at a variety of locations and the course description gives
you a good idea of how much work to expect.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Each course is neatly outlined with the
objectives and goals. This would be a nice model to look at if you were trying
to present your own course.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = As a curriculum planner you need to make
available explanations about the topics you are researching. You also need
to advise on professional development for the educators you are working with.
If you are suggesting that a school begins to use the inclusion model then
you can direct the staff to these professional development courses so they
can learn more about the topic. Professional development is an intricate
part of the curriculum planning process.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = You have many choices of dates and areas
for each course offered. The topics seem current, and the cost affordable.
I like that the method for evaluation(grading) and hours a clearly presented.
You really Know what the course will focus on for the two weekends (Fri,
Sat, Sun) offered. There is enough information on each topic to let you decide
whether this is an area you would like to research.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = This resource is limited in that it is
really just an overview of the courses and primarily a registration area.
When I tried to get on the mailing list it would not accept my form because
I did not put my phone number and E-mail on it. That seemed a bit restrictive
for me.
CRITIQUE SUBMITTED BY: Everett
Roscoe
DATE SUBMITTED: 10/21/97
RESOURCE TITLE: Intercultural E-Mail Classroom Connections
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.stolaf.edu/network/iecc/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: St. Olaf College
SOURCE SUBMITTED BY: Betsey Greenwood
RESOURCE SUMMARY: The Intercultural E-Mail Classroom Connection was created
by Professor Bruce Roberts and Professor Howard Thorsheim in 1993 after facing
difficulty finding partner classrooms. The site has been growing ever since
and now has 6,958 subscribers form 69 different countries. In addition the
site has been broken down into ÒcomponentsÓ geared to serve
particular audiences (primary grades and secondary levels, higher education,
projects, surveys, and general discussion). The resource allows you to register
on-line, submit or research a project, post a question, read and comment
on other peoples postings. There is also an opportunity to view other related
sites.
POSITIVE ASPECTS: The IECC can be a valuable resource to educators if it
is approached with the correct attitude. Based on the comments and responses
I have read, small groups of students working with a clear set of goals and
reinforced by instruction can really benefit from this program. The activity
can not be merely an Òadd onÓ or Òonce in a while
thingÓ. It needs to be a comprehensive and meaningful experience to
the individuals in the class. If this is done, the IECC can be a living textbook.
Every week can be full of new cultural information or even adventure (one
teacher talked about his class having an e-mail partner in Bosnia. They
didnÕt know from day to day if he/she would make it safely to school).
This resource has a great potential for use in the classroom.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS: The two most frequently discussed problems with the IECC
is the issue of Òno or infrequent responsesÓ and
Òunpredictable contentÓ of the responses. Children may get
depressed of even angry when their thought out messages are not returned,
or are returned weeks later. Many teachers suggest having Òback upÓ
classrooms. Other educators worried about the type of information being shared
between the students. Some of the information could be inaccurate, prejudicial,
or inappropriate. This question pertains to autonomy. Will the students
ÒspeakÓ directly to his/her partner or will the class send
a general message reviewed by the teacher?
CURRICULUM USE: In order to incorporate IECC into the classroom it should
be a part of the curriculum. In a social studies class this type of activity
can be an instructional foci (or organizing center) that is supplemented
by class lectures, readings, videos, writing assignments etc. It can become
a vehicle in which a major part of the subject matter is introduced, supported,
and learned. Great Site!!!!!
STUDENT -SELECTED RESOURCE
CRITIQUE
CRITIQUE SUBMITTED BY: Martha Gibson
DATE: 10-20-97
RESOURCE TITLE: 4x4 High School
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.internet-high.com/4x4/home.htm
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: Virginia Internet High School, Inc.
SOURCE SUBMITTED BY: Linda Hayes
RESOURCE SUMMARY: This site is connected to the Virginia Internet High School
home page. It was created by a former teacher and curriculum designer, C.M.
Edwards, Jr. There are several links connected to this site in the Internet
High School Directory; including a Teacher Workroom (www.VA/teacher.html)
which is then linked to several other sources; Government Printing Office,
K-12 links, Lesson Plans and the Curriculum, Guides on the Internet, PBS
Online, Pitsco Free Instructional Materials
(http://www.pitsco.inter.net/p/free.teachers.html), On-line Books, Public
Domain Pictures, etc. I was able to access several of the links, however,
the Free Materials was not accessible at the address given. There is also
a link available only to students and teachers who are "members" of the Virginia
Internet H.S. As we are doing our group project on Block Scheduling, I found
that to be the one that I mostly focused on. It was updated 8-28-97. There
were several articles describing scheduling initiatives in several locations,
mostly in the South and Mid- west. (Miss., Tenn., NC, VA, and Wisc.) There
is a directory of Virginia schools using Block Scheduling. Added to this
website on 9-23-97, were several articles disproving some of the assertions
made in the earlier articles "pro" block scheduling. This would be a good
source for administrators and curriculium and schedule planners as it contains
articles both for and against block scheduling. Parents and teachers would
benefit from reading many of the selections.
STUDENT NAME = Martha Gibson
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Kristen Hilberg
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Fostering the Use of Educational
Technology
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR682/contents.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 12/16/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = N/A
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = Internet site for fostering the use
of technology in education. Useful for administrators and program implementers
and technology teachers.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Use as background/support information
for implementation of technology in classrooms particularly in the middle
school and high school.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = See above
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = In the bibliography there were several
names of people who I thought would be good resources for the piece of technology
that I am interested in - pre-school.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = I was hoping that there would be more
information for EarlyChildhood - there wasn't.
STUDENT NAME = Jennifer S.
McCrystal
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Susan Langlois
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Writing Across The Curriculum
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://ewu66649.ewu.edu/WAC.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/9/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This source may be useful to
those students using writing as a topic for assignment #3, valuable aspects
of this site include developing writing background knowledge and providing
sample guidelines.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = Larry Beason from Eastern Washington
University maintains this guide to programs that "encourage writing in all
academic disciplines at all levels of education." It contains an index of
resources for educators encouraging improved writing technique, and greater
understanding of how to teach writing. This site contains links to universities
that use this program. Many of the links to other web sites are very
useful.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = This site could be used to facilitate
discussions about what a good writing curriculum should include. It provides
resources that may be incorporated into the curriculum document. Those less
familiar with this subject may use this site to enhance their knowledge base.
Writing Across The Curriculum could also be used as a resource for professionals
interested in this topic.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = A curriculum planner can find updated
writing information on this site. However, they would need to decide what
information is relevant and how it could be used to enhance their particular
curriculum. This site might also help to create ideas for materials, goals
and objectives to be included in the curriculum. The university links provide
important connections to other professionals who may prove to be invaluable
resources. Nonetheless, this particular endeavor may be time consuming and
once again the curriculum planner will need to decide if the information
provided by these professionals is accurate and applicable.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = There are many positive aspects of this
site; perhaps the best aspect is that it includes many useful links to other
writing related sites. It provides references and additional resources. This
web page is easy to read.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = It was difficult to find information
on this site. Explicit topics were not clearly defined. If you were looking
for specific information on a subject it may take a great deal of time to
find it. It is an interesting site if you have the time to surf through the
links and sift through the information.
STUDENT NAME = Linda Hayes
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Susan Langlois
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Writing Across the Curriculum
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://ewu66649.ewu.edu/WAC.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/23/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This resource can be useful to
students working on Assignment 3 in several subject areas. The site provides
links to writing resources which are useful to curriculum planners, teachers,
and students. One link connected to an Internet course on technical writing
which provided a curriculum outline, including units of instruction. Other
links were connected to research and information sites on writing, and college
and university writing programs and courses.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This web site is sponsored by Eastern
Washington University, Cheney Washington. It provides links to a number of
resources on writing. These links are very diverse and offer information
for students, writers, curriculum planners, and teachers. I found some
interesting information on technical writing through this site which could
be incorporated into an applied learning course in English or Communications.
The Young Writers link has a variety of interactive and information sites
for students. One link advises students about getting their writing published,
and lists the names and addresses of magazines, newsletters etc., that are
looking for writing from young people. Other links connect to glossaries
and guides on punctuation, writing styles, and rules on grammar. Writers
with technical questions about grammar, usage, and mechanics will find these
sites helpful to them.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Teachers and curriculum planners will
find information about writing courses and programs at several colleges and
university which integrate writing with other subject areas. These colleges
and universities included: Cornell, University of Richmond, Virginia Tech,
and the University of Missouri. The Technical Writing link offers course
content, as well as connection to the Association of Technical Writers.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = This site raises many questions about
ways in which writing should be taught. The resource promotes an integrated
approach to writing, and suggests that writing should be taught in conjunction
with other subject areas. Many of the college and university programs described
provided writing centers, and require professors outside of the English field
to send students to these centers for assistance or assignments.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = This site provides professional information
and links which can be utilized by curriculum planners, teachers, and students.
It is a resource for graduate students who may have questions about proper
use of grammar and style.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = I was unable to access some of the links
on technical writing. I am not certain if these sites required software that
my computer does not have, or if they were down at the time.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Susan Langlois
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Writing Across the Curriculum
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://ewn66649.ewu.edu/WAC.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 12/16/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This resource was a useful
contribution to the class listserv (assignment #1) as it provides worthwhile
information to educators in many content areas and the benefits of writing.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This resource provides a site at which
to compare Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) programs at a number of
universities across the country. It also has numerous listing of other potential
www sites that provide additional information about writing and education
in general. I found particularly interesting the www site for the University
of Kansas Consulting Page - a resource location for teachers.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Provides information as to the benefits
and methods of using a writing across the curriculum approach in schools.
As an English educator I strongly believe that writing should take place
in every discipline and find this to support those beliefs.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = This site can help a curriculum planner
seeking to develop a writing across the curriculum program to develop a rationale
for the curriculum, identify possible student learning outcomes derived from
such a curriculum and a location for identifying useful materials needed
for such a curriculum.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Useful to educators atmultiple levels
and multiple disciplines.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = None.
STUDENT NAME = Danielle
Bergeron
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Susan Langlois
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Hands on Science Centers Worldwide
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.cs.cmu.edu./~mwm/sci.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 12/01/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = Someone who is doing a science
unit would find this unit very interesting, since they can find out if any
local museums have exhibits related to the classwork. Maybe Assignment #3.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This site links you up to a list of
other sites, organized by continent or country. It also has an in-depth related
topics list that have a variety of science topics.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = It would help plan field trips, know what
exhibits are up. The related topics could help get more information on a
specific subject area.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = A planner might find this site helpful
in creating ideas regarding what experiments might be able to be brought
into the classroom.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = There are critiques submitted by different
types of people, so one can get another view as to the museum's exhibits
and how effective and fun they are.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = The related topics are all over the place.
They are good resources, but not organized very well. There is no guarantee
that a specific topic would be found there.
STUDENT NAME = Danielle
Bergeron
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Susan Langlois
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Native American Home Pages
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.pitt.edu/~lmitten/indians.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/18/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This resource would not be useful
to the assignments, other than #1.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This resource connects you to information
about the different Native American tribes. All different aspects are addressed,
or could be found through the various links.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = The site would be a great resource when
planning a curriculum on the topic, or for specific information for lessons.
This could give a teacher some ideas for good instructional foci since the
sites reference videos, Native American games, and art.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = The curriculum planner would enjoy the
variety the site has to offer, and the opportunity to delve into many subject
areas.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = It is good in the aspect that there is
one site to start off with. If you wanted to look at different tribes, you
would not have to initiate another search.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Can get lost very easily. The subjects
on the first page lead you to more links, and for some of them, you have
not even gotten to any informational text.
STUDENT NAME = Michael T.
Fitzpatrick
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Susan Langlois
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Ask Dr. Math
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://forum.swathmore.edu/dr.math/dr-math.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 12-3-97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = If you visit the site/resource,
you can access the search engine within the site. I typed in "curriculum"
and "curriculum planning." I found some information regarding curriculum
planning at the Aerospace education services Web site sponsored by NASA.
The curriculum planning information would help those who are planning to
report on some type of mathematical - science curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = The site is very user-friendly and easy
to navigate. The site contains a lot of information relative to math and
science. There are several hot links included in the site, one which describes
the site. There are links where you can search archives, ask questions, access
search engines, gather curriculum materials. This a good resource for math
educators. POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Students could access and work
on the math forum project included within the site.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = The curriculum planner could work with
the classroom teacher and devise a plan as to how the site could be integrated
into the curriculum.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = The resource is simple to navigate ...
for both teachers and students. The site also includes a search engine, related
links, resources, lesson plans, & teaching strategies.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = The site does not include in its resource
files any information regarding math standards and frameworks.
CRITIQUE SUBMITTED BY: Everett
Roscoe
DATE SUBMITTED: 10/25/97
RESOURCE TITLE: LD On-line
RESOURCE CITATION:
http://www.LDONLINE.org/
INSTITUTIONAL HOME: WETA TV and The Coordinated Campaign for Learning
Disabilities
RESOURCE SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer S. McCrystal
RESOURCE SUMMARY: The Learning Disabilities On-line Site is designed for
the professional and layperson alike. It is made possible by the Coordinated
Campaign for Learning Disabilities as well as grants from The Emily Hall
Tremaine Foundation and the NEC Foundation of America. This on-line site
is actually the official web page of the Coordinated Campaign for Learning
Disabilities. The site is designed to improve public awareness about the
nature and importance of learning disabilities. The organizations goals are
to expand access to "practical information about research, innovations in
learning, and relevant technologies" for teachers, parents, and school
administrators, and others. The on-line site allows the viewer to access
current information about LD issues, help for parents, facts about LD, research
aids, organizations geared toward LD, and even a Kids Zone to interact with
LD children.
POSITIVE ASPECTS: The LD On-line site is an excellent site for the "average
teacher"with a basic understanding of LD children. Through the "Resources"
and "ABCs of LD" sections of the site, it is possible to gain a tremendous
amount of valuable information about specific learning disabilities as well
as teaching strategies to deal with various LD issues. The web links supplied
by the site are briefly described and easily accessed. The "Kids Zone" section
has an interactive component for children and adults (shows a writing sample
of how a child with dyslexia "sees" a written page). Very useful site.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS: I thought the "substance" of the resource was excellent
but the organization and the presentation of the site could have been better.
The site for the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities seemed to
be very useful and important ....yet it was almost hidden as a link near
the bottom of the page. In addition, some of the large fonts used cause the
viewer to be continually scrolling down and moving the words in order to
read the text. (I was getting sea sick after a while)
CURRICULUM USE: In an age of inclusion, it is of paramount importance that
educators are made aware of the many learning related disabilities they may
find in their classrooms (one in seven children). Many teachers do not have
the training or exposure to LD related teaching strategies. According to
the statistics found in this site, 35% of the 2 million children identified
with learning disabilities will drop out of school. The individuals responsible
for creating and implementing a curriculum need to be proactive in regard
to incorporating professional development and support resources (and support
personal) relating to the Learning Disabled.
STUDENT NAME = Beverly Nadeau
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Jennifer McCrystal
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.enc.org/nf_index
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/9/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This site could be very instrumental
for both assingnments #2 and #3 by providing information and resources for
science and math planning.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This site provides k-12 teachers with
a central source of information in math and science curriculum materials.
This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. One site that
I thought would be very useful was the ENC Dozen Link. Thirteen chosen sites
are picked each month. Previous months are archived, which provides the planner
with a huge resource. This source features a professional development exchange
of information which gives all kinds of professional development and activities
in math and science. There is also a calendar of conferences and events
throughout the country.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = This would be a great resource for planning
math or science curriculum. It would aid in the planning of innovative lesson
plans and activities.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = The planner must decipher information
and decide what is benefical to their curriculum and what isn't.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = This source was extremely organized and
easy to access information. The resources were plentiful and very
informative.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = When accessing the Professional Development
Exchange I had difficulty finding projects in the New England Area.
STUDENT NAME = Susan Langlois
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Jennifer S. McCrystal
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Science Learning Network
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http:/www.sln.org/
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/7/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This source may be useful to
assignment #3. Someone who is developing a science curriculum would be interested
in some aspects this site. There are some different and interesting topics.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This site has various topics for a science
curriculum. It has many resources from science's relation to hockey, to topics
on weather and examples on dissection. A very valuable and interesting
site.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = A curriculum planner can find updated
science information. This site may also help to create ideas for material
included in a science curriculum.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = The planner should decide which science
topics are most valuable at what grade level. What resources and science
topics will be the most beneficial in achieving their curriculum goals and
objectives.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = There are some very interesting topics
on this site, some great resources for science teachers.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = I could not find some information on
a few elementary school (3rd Grade) topics. I found more information on middle
and higher grade level science. This site is good, if you work at that
level.
STUDENT NAME = Irene D.
Warren
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Beverly Nadeau
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Newbery Medal Awards
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbpast.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 10/28/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This site has endless possibilities.
It is run by the American Library Association and also links you to the Caldecott
Medal Award winners. I enjoyed the usefullness of this site and it's clarity.
It is very helpful for any educator interested in literature.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = Once I read through the history of the
Newbery Award and where it originated I was able to get brief summary of
each book that won the award or had honorable mention. It was great! I then
went to the ALA home page and read about the Caldecott Awards,the criteria
used for judging and its history as well. Once inside the ALA site I could
get loads of information including facts about the"Oprah Book Club".
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Curriculum planners could easily print
out a list of the Newbery Award and Caldecott Award winners to be sure they
are keeping current with new and well respected literature. Also teachers
and student could work together to see if their summary of the book is close
to the summary given.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Curriculum planners should be carefull
that the list of Caldecott and Newbery Award books not be used as the "only"
list of books to be read. Literature can be interpreted many differant ways
and teachers should be allowed to bring in Literature that fits their curriculum
needs.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Very readable and user friendly. Even
if you do not teach younger children the criteria for awarding the medals
could be used in a highschool Literature class or an Art/Illistration class.
The ALA home page has information about news, events, jobs and work that
the association is involved in.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = None.
STUDENT NAME = Betsey
Greenwood
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Beverly Nadeau
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Lesley College Library Internet
Resources
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.lesley.edu/library/int/childlit.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 10/27/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This site would be a good addition
to a discussion on how to find supplemental resources for a K-12 language
arts/social studies curriculum
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = In general - lists of resources available
for a variety of student groups. I have already put some of the information
available at this site to practical use. Under the caption, Children's Literature
Resources, I discovered the ALA's list for the Best Books for Young Adults
for 1995. The list includes a new book by Gary Paulsen, Winterdance. Ninth
graders, especially the boys, enjoy Paulsen's stories. Cynthia Voigt has
a new book out - When She Hollers. High school girls whose reading skills
are average enjoy some of Cynthia Voigt's stories. At our school we are looking
for a novel to replace that old chestnut, A Separate Peace. There are some
good suggestions here. I used this resource as a cross check with the Boston
Globe's recently published book list for high school students. The list for
Picture Books for the Secondary Classroom was quite interesting. One book
- Dakota Dugout - about pioneers on the Nebraska prairie would be a good
supplement for the Willa Cather novels read by high school juniors. In general,
the site is a good source of information.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Good source of supplementary material
to enhance the core materials of the language arts/social studies
curriculum
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Whether or not these books are available
in paperback; cost of hardcover books
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Extremely well organized site with valuable
information
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Some site links are no longer
available
STUDENT NAME = Jennifer S.
McCrystal
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Andrea Proctor
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = School Culture and Structure That
Support High Quality Learning Environments
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
www.ed.gov/pubs/SER/Diversity/sec-i5.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/16/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This site provides background
knowledge on the implementation of school restructuring. There is information
on many topics presented in the assigned readings.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This U.S. Department of Education site
discusses school culture and structure that support high quality learning
environments of LEP students. It is one section of a larger paper that discusses
school reform and student diversity. From this site you can also go to the
U.S. Department of Education web page and its publication page.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = This site can be used to provide background
knowledge to curriculum planners. It may also provide ideas to facilitate
change in dealing with school reform and student diversity.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Not all the data may be relevant to a
particular planning team. Many of the ideas need to be implemented in steps.
Curriculum planners need to be wary of setting goals that can not be
accomplished. Curriculum planners must consider the stakeholders and the
needs of the community, school and learners before any meaningful change
is undertaken. Money, time and administrative support are significant issues.
When enacting change curriculum planners will need to provide for materials
and professional development.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = This site contains a great deal of practical
information. There are case studies and cross site analysis that can be
accessed.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = At times, it was difficult to read the
text as it was presented in this site. You have to scroll to read the
charts.
STUDENT NAME = Pernilla Sigge
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Everett Roscoe
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = U.S. Agency for International
Development
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.info.usaid.gov/
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 12/15/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = A wonderful resource for information
on countries the United States is working with, helping. A resource to keep
in mind when planning a social studies curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = A federal government aid agency displays
information on their projects, the trade between the program countries and
the USA and statistic information about the program countries. The information
focuses on health, population, environment, economic growth, democracy, etc.
There is also a page called Relief web that gives up to date information
on current issues, like El Nino and catastrophes around the world.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = A source for data on program countries,
a resource for curriculum implementation.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = A source with data useful for the social
studies curriculum planner.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Easy to use, well organized site. The
information seems to be recently updated.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Information may be biased as it is from
a government agency helping other countries.
STUDENT NAME = Kristin Hilberg
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Everett Roscoe
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Global SchoolNet Foundation
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.gsn.org/index.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/18/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This resource will be personally
useful for the third assignment. I intend to plan a training program for
teachers who wish to use the Internet in their classrooms. This site would
be useful as a follow-up to our first in-class presentation by Susan Foote
regarding technology in the classroom.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = At first, I was not impressed by the
site. It looks as if it were geared towards kids, not adults. However, as
I searched around, I found an index of collaborative projects teachers are
doing using the Internet as a way to communicate with schools all over the
country. There were requests for sharing data on anything from acid rain
to things to do an a ranch or farm. This site needs to be polished up, and
a better index needs to be designed. I couldn't find a way to look up a topic
directly, but instead projects were listed by their posting date. (Many of
the projects are time-sensitive, so there is a rationale for doing it this
way, but perhaps it could be cross-referenced with an alphabetical index.)
I appreciated the list of articles on current issues involving the use of
the Internet in the classroom.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = This site would be useful to teachers
who want to integrate the Internet into their classroom. Not only can you
respond to a project, but it is easy to post your own class project.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Anyone planning Internet use in the classroom
should be prepared to sell it to all interested parties, such as the school
committee, administration, concerned parents etc. The articles on current
issues surrounding Internet use should help prepare anyone wishing to begin
such a project for the various objections that may arise as well as provide
information on how to overcome them.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = There is a lot of interesting information
here. A lot of time could be spent browsing the various projects going on,
and reading the results posted from all over the country. It loads quickly,
and is easy to maneuver around.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = I didn't care for the choice of graphics
used. The site looks too childish. Also, some of the projects are poorly
presented, although that is not the fault of gsn, but of the teachers that
post them. As I noted above, there could be a more efficient indexing
system.
STUDENT NAME = Pernilla Sigge
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Everett Roscoe
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Global Schoolnet
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.gsn.org/index.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 12/15/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = For any curriculum development
process dealing with other countries in the world, arts, history, geography,
social studies, etc.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = An excellent resource with a wide variety
of information that is useful in the planning process as well as in classroom
work with students.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Information and resources that could be
incorporated into the curriculum, to use the site and the links as a resource
for both teachers and students.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Many interesting projects that could
be incorporated in the curriculum.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Easy to search and to get an overview
of what is there. A wide variety of information and good links that are easy
to access as well.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = None
STUDENT NAME = Susan
Langlois
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Pernilla Sigge
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Chidren's Literature Web Guide
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/6/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This site could be useful to
assignment #2. A group reporting on a language arts curriculum can use examples
of other resourses the school may have included in their curriculum.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = This site has lists of award winning
books, both Caldecott and Newbury. It has links to other literature sites
and writing curriculum sites. Specific books can be found with ideas for
lesson plans. It is a fantastic site for an elementary teacher or any literature
buff.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = A Language Arts curriculum committee using
this site will find valuable resourses and materials for a curriculum. The
literature in the site can be listed according to date, and level (accelerated
or modified.)
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = The curriculum planner should know what
is appropriate for resources in their curriculum. I think the resourse list
should be carefully chosen so as not to overwhelm, but not to restrict the
amount of material available within the curriculum. This site has a large
amount of resourses, and the planner should decide what best fits their
curriculum objectives.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = The Children's Literature Web Site is
continually updated with award winning books. The resourses for teachers
are wonderful! I especially enjoyed the ideas for lesson plans for specific
books.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Not all books available regarding teaching
ideas (I guess you can't have everything!).
STUDENT NAME = Betsey
Greenwood
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Pernilla Sigge
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = The Children's Literature Web Guide
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.acs.ucalgary.cal~dkbrown/index.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 11/08/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This resource is excellent for
background information for use in Assignment #3
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = One question I had for this site was:
Could I use the information it provided right now? I scrolled through an
information guide, and chose the following route: K-12 Lesson Ideas for Teaching
Literature. I typed in Julius Caesar and found excellent, well-organized
information. Suggestions for pre-reading activities, activities while reading
the play, study questions, and post-reading activities are provided. There
is also a discussion on the major themes found in Julius Caesar along with
practical suggestions for relating these themes to the lives of the students.
For example, one theme in Julius Caesar is friendship. This site provides
a variety of ideas for leading a class discussion on friendship and betrayal.
Of particular interest to me is the link provided to Teacher Cyberguides.
These guides provide suggestions for using the internet to enhance the teaching
of classic literature.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = This site provides at least two curriculum
applications:
1. Ideas for making classical literature relevant to the lives of
students
2. Suggestions for using technology as a resource in the teaching
of classical literature
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = One issue the curriculum planner would
have to consider is that in order to use the suggestions found in the Teacher
Cyberguide, the students need access to computers. The Cyberguide suggests
that there be at least one computer in the classroom. Ideally, the students
could go to the school's computer resource room as a group.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = There are many positive aspects of this
resource; perhaps the best aspect is that it links the resources of technology
with the values of classic literature.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Some of the site links could not be reached.
The title of the resource is deceiving - this is not just children's literature.
There is a great deal of information of value to the secondary English
teacher!
STUDENT NAME = Linda Hayes
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Irene Warren
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Mastery Learning Workshop
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION
=http://158.132.100.221/M-LWkshop.folder/MasteryLrng.Wkshop.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 10/29/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = This site provides information,
and resources on the concept of Mastery Learning. Mastery Learning is a framework
for learning developed by Benjamin Bloom, but based on age-old beliefs about
learning. Pratt identifies Mastery Learning as one of twelve principles of
effective instruction in Chapter 6 of CURRICULUM PLANNING. This model should
be carefully considered by all educators when planning curriculum and
instruction. This site would be helpful to class members working on Assignments
2 & 3.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = I found this resource to be both informative
and relevant. The section on the effects of variations in student interest
and motivation on learning was particularly interesting. The site provides
links to other resources, including a database of forty abstracts from ERIC
on mastery learning.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Research indicates that mastery learning
is effective in improving student achievement, particularly in combinations
with other strategies such as cooperative learning. Supporters of mastery
learning contend that it also improves student motivation and interest. The
model outlined on this site could be applied to a a district or school wide
curriculum, or implemented by a classroom teacher for a unit of
instruction.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Teaching for mastery as opposed to teaching
for coverage has significant implications for teachers and curriculum planners.
One of the difficult questions teachers are faced with is: How to structure
and manage classroom activities and lessons when some students have achieved
mastery well ahead of other students? In most schools "teaching to the middle"
is seen as a practical necessity. This approach, however, often leaves many
students feeling bored or overwhelmed.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = This resource was clear and informative.
It provides references and additional resources.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = I was unable to download the graphics
and several links onto my home computer. One of the most interesting links
could not be read by Internet Explorer. The source of the site, Hong Kong
Polytechnical University, is also unfamiliar to me. Therefore, I am unable
to evaluate the accuracy or depth of the information provided.
STUDENT NAME = Kristin
Hilberg
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Irene Warren
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = Mastery Learning Workshop
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://158.132.100.221/M-LWkshop.folder/MasteryLrng.Wkshop.html#SFQ-1
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 10/30/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = I looked into this resource as
a result of the class discussion we had on Oct. 20 regarding how best to
reach all of our students. By visiting this site, I discovered that I did
not know enough about the theory to be espousing an opinion!!
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = It appears that this is the written
version of a workshop presented by Douglas McCabe, EDU, from Hong Kong
Polytechnic University in 1995. The site is very clearly set up by topics
regarding Bloom's theory of Mastery Learning. One can easily find anything
from a basic introduction to downloadable material for implementing in a
classroom.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = Mastery Learning is a general framework
within which you plan your teaching and the use of the specific teaching
methods you use, to achieve significant improvements in student achievement.
Mastery Learning also focuses on the teacher discovering and correcting learning
errors throughout the teaching process in order to foster student success
and motivation. It encompasses learning theory, teaching styles and motivation
techniques in a proactive versus theoretical approach. It's something that
any teacher who is concerned about students' achievement can include in his/her
repertoire of teaching skills.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Due simply to the name, Mastery Learning,
many people may come in to a discussion on implementing it with a false notion
of what exactly it is. It would be important that everyone understand the
theory and the rationale for using Mastery Teaching before any real discussion
would be able to ensue. This will be true not only for those in the education
field, but also stakeholders such as interested parents.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = The text for this document is written
very simply, both in outline and prose form. It is easy to read and clearly
presented, and would be appropriate for both an educator or a "layperson".
I learned quite a bit about the theory in a short period of time by scrolling
through. There are many easy-to-read graphs and figures, and each is explained
within the text. If I wanted to research the theory further, there is an
option to download more material as well as a list of printed texts to
explore.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Although the graphs and figures are easy
to read, I had to load each one separately and then had to do a lot of scrolling
in order to study them. They could have been made smaller or tightened up
in some way. Also, some of the information presented in outline form could
have been explained more thoroughly. I'm sure the material is covered in
the other information that can be downloaded, but I need to find some time
to do that.
STUDENT NAME = Andrea Proctor
PERSON CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE = Irene Warren
TITLE OF RESOURCE YOU ARE CRITIQUING = SEDL The Institution
CRITIQUED RESOURCE CITATION =
http://www.sedl.org/sedl/welcome.html
DATE OF THIS CRITIQUE = 12/2/97
HOW RESOURCE USEFUL TO A CLASS ASSIGNMENT = In reflecting on assignment #2
I found the PREP (program for Reflecting on Educational Partnerships) section
of this site provided an interesting comparison to what I had experienced
in the school system I helped to review. This section of this site highlighted
the need for developing partnerships between the schools with families and
community representatives so as to make positive changes for the students.
These types of relationships were not considered by the district we
reviewed.
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION (2nd OPINION) = The site as a whole had a number of
useful components for looking at schools.
POSSIBLE CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS = One section entitled CAT (Comprehensive
Action Team model)provided interesting insight into how to develop curriculum
that addresses the concerns of the school community through collaborative
effort with family members, community representatives, school staff and teacher
educators.
ISSUES FOR THE CURRICULUM PLANNER = Excellent resource for the curriculum
planner who is looking for school improvement information and techniques.
(Especially interesting is the section Issues . . .for Change which gives
current information and practices related to leadership and the change
process.
POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Provides some good global resource
information for dealing with school improvement and school reform.
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF THIS RESOURCE = Some topics of interest such as OIAE
(Office of Institutional Assessment and Evaluation) and SISS (Strategies
for Increasing School Success) could not be accessed.
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