Literacy Librarians have been there, from papyrus to high-speed computers, whenever it came to introducing information technology. Though we can't give you more time, we can help you gain a new perspective to become a more empowered user. With basic computer skills like keyboarding and general knowledge and a little bit of Internet experience, you can begin to use the Internet within your curriculum right away. Connect with an Electronic Expert in your Classroom A guide to lead you through the basics of bringing experts into your classroom via the Internet. Designing School Calendars in HTML Find out how you can design your school calendar in HTML and keep your school website looking great.
NETS standards promise new roadmap for technology success in the classroom.
Educator Tammy Payton is your guide to learning how to kick off a Traveling Buddy Internet project. Choose a traveling buddy to represent your students, compose a project timeline, choose activities that you can complete with participating schools, plus post a successful online call for participation. Jamieson McKenzie, a nationally recognized educational lecturer, writer and consultant, tells you how to turn your school into an information-literate school community. Noted educator Kathy Schrock discusses media literacy and the need for teaching students to critically evaluate Web pages for authenticity, applicability, authorship, bias and usability. He then explains how to empower students and staff through the use of a full-scale computer network.