Tips for using the Internet with students

• PLAN AHEAD and ALWAYS CHECK YOUR SITES FIRST!
You'd be surprised how often urls change.  A site you used last year may have moved locations or no longer exist.

•Have an alternative plan. Technology is full of surprises!

•Check out the grade level sites pages on the District Web page.  These sites were tested and recommended by our own District 61 Teachers http://www.darien61.org/technology

Reading/LA Sites
Educational Press--Make flashcards, definition matches,  bingo cards and more.  What a goldmine!
http://www.educationalpress.org/educationalpress/Index.asp



Math Sites
AAA Math--A favorite of our district math teachers
http://www.aaamath.com/

Figure this--Math open ended challenges
http://www.figurethis.org/challenges/challenge_index.htm



Teacher Tools
Graphic Organizers
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

ClipArt
http://www.school.discovery.com/clipart/

Atomic Learning--helpful tutorials on almost any software program.
http://www.atomiclearning.com

Eduscapes is a goldmine if you are planning a unit on any topic.  Try the 4-2 eXplore section
http://eduscapes.com/

LD Online has many resources for you and your rescourse or special education student
http://www.ldonline.com/

Educators Konnect
http://www.educatorskonnect.com/
A Bit of Everything

Factmonster--just as the name reads, facts, facts, facts
http://www.factmonster.com/

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://www.school.discovery.com/schrockguide/index.html

Oops --Check out the I'm done, now what... section
http://www.oops.bizland.com/