Digital Cameras in the classroom
 

Why Should I Use a Digital Camera in the Classroom?
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sbeck/digital/goingdigital.htm< br>Terrific ideas for using digital cameras in the classroom with samples provided.

Using Digital Cameras in the Classroom
http://www.wacona.com/digicam/digicam.html
This site includes many practical and simple ways to use digital cameras to enhance learning.

A Concept Map on Using Digital Cameras in the Classroom
http://www.uni.edu/profdev/conceptmap/projects/fall02/digitalcameras.gif

Webquests

Kathy Schrock's Guide to Webquests
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/webquest/webquest.html
An introduction to using Webquests as well as lnks to example sites.

WebQuest Central
http://www.theeducatorsnetwork.com/main/tools/webquests.htm< br>More than a dozen links to collections of webquests.

The WebQuest Page
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
Includes many example webquests for all grade levels and subject areas.

Webquest  Matrix of Examples
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix.html
 

Web Projects (other than Webquests)

School World - Internet Curicular Projects
http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/projects.html
Online projects are listed. Participants may register and join a project (free of charge).

Online Collaborative Classroom Projects
http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/currichome.html
Online data projects, partner projects and collaborative projects in math and science.

Interactive Web-based Projects to Join
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/online/join.htm
Several projects to join for all grade levels.

Internet Project Links to Various Sites
http://courseweb.tac.unt.edu/rhondac/InternetProjects.html

Rubrics

Schrock's Guide to Assessment and Rubric Information
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.html
Numerous links to many kinds of rubrics including web page rubrics, project-based learning rubrics,
portfolios, articles about rubrics and links to other rubric sites.

Rubrics 4 Teachers
http://www.rubrics4teachers.com/
Defines rubrics, includes sample rubrics, ready-made rubrics as well as a rubric generator.
 

Lesson Plans

School Discovery Lesson Plan Library
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/

Homework Central, Big Chalk Lesson Plans
http://www.bigchalk.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WOPortal.woa/Homework/Tea cher/Res ource/Lesson_Plan_Archives_6404.html

Technology Integration Projects
http://www.tlt.ab.ca/projects/projects.html
Lessons for K-12 divided by subject and grade

Blue WebN
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
An online library of 1700+ out standing Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (lessons, activities, projects, resources,
 references, & tools)

Apple Learning Interchange Units of Practice
http://ali.apple.com/ali/
Search by subject, grade level, and keywords. Includes many state and national standards.

Resources for All Subject Areas

Kathy Schrock's Guide to Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/
A categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to
include the best sites for teaching and learning.

WWW4 Teachers
http://www.4teachers.org/
A nice collection of resources for teachers integrating technology into the classroom. Included are: Lessons and
Webquests, Project-Based Learning Resources, a Rubric Maker, Quiz maker, Learning Checklists, Resources
in Spanish, Bilingual, Special Ed. In addition there are many links to Professional Development web sites.

Education World
http://www.education-world.com

Technology Intergration Made Easy
http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech146.shtml
Nineteen activities and nearly 50 Web sites to help you integrate technology
into your daily routine.

The Educators Network
http://www.theeducatorsnetwork.com/
Links to many resources such as lesson plans, rubrics, books, worksheets and  more.

Ask An Expert Anything
http://njnie.dl.stevens-tech.edu/askanexpert.html
Links to various Ask An Expert sites

Schrock Guide for Literature and Language Arts
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artlit.html

Schrock's Guide to Mathematics
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/math.html

Schrock's Guide to History and Social Studies
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/history/histg.html< p>Schrock'sGu ide to Science and Technology
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scigs.html

Ask a Science/Math Expert
http://njnie.dl.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/aska/science.html
A list of science mentors to whom students can pose questions related to varied science fields.

Schrock's Guide to Art and Architectu re
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artarch.html

Schrock's Guide to Performing Arts and Music
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artp.html
 

Inspiration concept mapping resources

Inspiration Tutorial
http://aitt.acadiau.ca/tutorials/Inspiration/
A tutorial to take you step-by-step through Inspiration

Student Examples of Uses of Inspiration and Kidspiration
http://www.uni.edu/profdev/gallery/concept.html

Inspiration Tutorial
http://www.connected.ac.ug/pdle/Inspiration/tutorial.htm

Inspirational Ideas and Activities
http://www.connected.ac.ug/pdle/Inspiration/
Examples of Inspiration concept maps.

More Examples of Inspiration Maps
http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us/timony/inspiration_tutorial.htm

50 Uses of Inspiration and Kidspiration
http://www.uni.edu/profdev/conceptmap/50uses.html

Research on Concept Mapping
http://ericit.org/digests/EDO-IR-1997-05.shtml