NU July 15

1. Site of the Day

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2. Practice: We will spend some independent work time reviewing parts of the Composer module. Time needed: Less than 20 minutes. Why: By learning how to use software, such as Netscape Composer, teachers are able to develop class specific tasks, as well as possibly teach students how to create web pages! Netscape Composer is free and easy to use therefore making web development possible for just about everyone! (And the more you practice, the better you will be.) Practice

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3. We will complete and upload our personal profile pages. Those who have not yet started must begin by editing this page in Composer. Personal Profile Page Template Those who started yesterday will need to open the file from their WIT folders.

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4. Next Module: Types of Web Lessons AIM: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce and familiarize teachers with a variety of web-based lesson and activity formats. RATIONALE: After reviewing these formats, teachers will gain effective ways integrate technology into existing units. Becoming familiar with what already exists on the Internet--lesson plans, ongoing projects, references, Web Quests and other learning activities--will give teachers a basis for determining what they might use from the Web and what they might contribute of their own. Having access to a range of strategies will allow teachers to determine what fits best for them, their students, and with their curriculum.

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5. More about Webquests: Start here in the "Explanation" section, which is all about the CONCEPT. Then go on to "Demonstration" and the following sections, where we move from CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM! http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month8/index.html

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6. 4:45 PM: Feedback
7. 4:50 PM: Prepare to Leave by 5:00