Technology Integration By Design
Gr. K-2

Daily Online Computer:  Assign students to look up information on the Web.  The information on these links changes daily.

• World Book Online -- Day in History.  Only available from school computers.
• Daily Buzz Word -- Merriam Webster Word Central Dictionary.

Technology Stations:

• Kidspiration -- Includes examples, lesson ideas, a quick start guide (need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view), and more.  Download a 30-Day Trial of Kidspiration or Inspiration.
• Ideas for using Microsoft WORKS at Tips & Tricks
  Get ClipArt for Works or any of the Microsoft products.
• Digital Camera ideas.
  Digital Cameras in Education -- Click #2 "Possible Uses".

Magazines to find great websites:  
(Check with your school Media Specialist to see if these are available in your Media Center.)

• Classroom Connect Newsletter -- Every issue contains numerous websites for lesson plans, online activites, and more!
• Web-Feet K-8 -- A monthly publication that provides resources (websites, books, background info., etc.) based on a different theme in each issue.
• School Library Journal -- Internet Librarian article includes websites and also a section with Website Reviews.
• School Library Media Activities Monthly -- Lesson and unit ideas to try in collaboration with your media specialist.
• THE Journal - Free Magazine.  Information about software, tech. equipment, websites, and what's new.
• Technology & Learning -- Free Magazine.  Great place to find Grants for technology, websites, and more.
• Multimedia Schools -- Articles on many aspects of technology in schools.

Searching for Educational Websites:  
REMEMBER:  When your search term is a phrase, use quotes.  For example:  "polar bear", "endangered species".

Website Starting Points

• Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators -- Lists of links broken down according to subject area and teacher helpers.
• 700+ Great Sites for Kids, Parents, and Teachers  --  List created by the American Library Association.
• Blueweb'n -- A library of Blue Ribbon learning sites on the web.  Browse by grade level, subject area, or search for a specific topic.
• Berit's Best Sites for Children -- Recommended sites for children up to age 12.

Email Newsletters

• Kathy Schrock's Site of the School Day -- A Website sent every day of the school year.
• The Learning Company's Classroom Flyer -- Click on The Classroom Flyer. Choose between several different versions of the Flyer, including one specifically for WebQuests.
• Electronic Classroom -- from Copernicus Education Gateway or pick the K-12 update.  You can search past issues of this newsletter at this site also.
• Net-Mom News -- Weekly newsletter with 3 or 4 links in each based around a theme.
• Surfing the Net with Kids -- Pick TEXT format.