Educational Resources
on the Web
This workshop focuses on providing teachers and librarians tools and tips
to locate valuable resources for the classroom and library. Ideal for
those new to the Internet or those who seek ideas on how to use the Internet
more effectively. The AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer's Blue Web'n will
be highlighted with its on-line library of activities and resources http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/bluewebn.
Effective Internet Search Strategies
Lost on the web, frustrated? This workshop is designed to help participants
discover the assortment of available online search tools while exploring
a wide range of search strategies for finding information. Beginning and
advanced search strategy workshops are offered.
Ethics and Safety in a Virtual World
Technology makes for exciting times in education but what happens when
the dark side of technology sneaks into the classroom in the form of an
inappropriate website or online term paper mill? This workshop explores
issues involving Internet safety, online ethics such as copyright and
plagiarism, perils of newsgroups, web hoaxes and Internet legends.
Going Beyond Trivial Pursuit
Many teachers unknowingly use the Internet for enhancing a student's ability
to cut and paste facts into reports. Learn how to go beyond the trivial
pursuit method of assigning projects to quality online research. Bob Berkowitz
and Mike Eisenberg's "Big 6" will be explored as well as Jamie
McKenzie's Research Cycle.
Hot Internet Sites en Español
This popular workshop highlights Spanish language sites. Teachers explore
bilingual websites appropriate for English-language learners and for students
learning Spanish. This workshop focuses on classroom activities using
the "hotlist" of Spanish links located at http://kn.att.com/wired/spanish.
Information Literacy
We have grown increasingly dependent on information gathered from the
Internet. Find out how teachers, librarians and students can accurately
assess the reliability, validity and authority of the massive amounts
of information retrieved from the web and produce quality research.
Securing Your School with Digital Video
Surveillance
Is your school thinking about placing security cameras around campus?
When effectively used, surveillance cameras can be a factor in reducing
school safety risks. During this workshop participants explore the three
main types of video surveillance systems for schools. Funding opportunities
will also be a feature of this presentation.
Spinning Web-Based Activities with
Filamentality
Sold on integrating great websites into your curriculum, but uncertain
how to do it? One way is to create a web based activity such as a hotlist,
treasure hunt or webquest using the online tool, Filamentality. From choosing
a topic to posting the final page on the web, Filamentality guides you
through creating pages that encourage active learning that are then housed
on the AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer website.
Streaming Media in Education
No time for staff development? Need to attract new teachers to your school
district? Ready to use short video or audio clips to enhance your curriculum?
Interested in companies that offer streaming content delivery to schools?
During this workshop discover how streaming media can help with all this
and more!
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Baseball has strong links to science, math, language arts, social studies
and even art and home economics! Linda focuses on using the Internet to
demonstrate how baseball can be used as a key theme across the curriculum
meeting state standards using such technologies as the Internet and videoconferencing.
Technology Trends in Education
Interactive websites, streaming media, audio and web conferencing, videoconferencing,
and digital video surveillance…what's it all mean? During this workshop
Linda explores these current technology trends in education. This is an
excellent presentation for administrators!
Video, Audio and Web Based Conferencing
What's the buzz surrounding video, audio and web based conferencing? During
this workshop explore different types of conferencing from web-based conferencing
to video conferencing. Find out how using these technologies can help
you virtually host powerful interactive meetings, staff development or
virtual field trips with anyone in the world.
Videoconference Fundamentals
This session allows participants to experience videoconferencing! We answer
your questions regarding use of this technology in a classroom or library
also addressing the types of systems available. Learn how videoconferencing
can be used to invite the whole world to your school or library. This
workshop can be conducted onsite if equipment is available or at one of
AT&T Executive Briefing Centers.
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