Global SchoolNet manages several exciting programs. There are no registration fees or required costs involved in the programs. Best of all, the organization has a help desk which responds quickly to questions and students. Individual teachers may also list classroom projects which are open to input from others. Over the past year, projects related to folklore and literature as well as several interdisciplinary topics have appeared.
Web sites abound with opportunities for involvement.
The trick is to find activities which both enhance the curriculum and match the skill level of students. There will be setbacks and frustrations, but selecting brief, well-planned initial activities can maximize the opportunity for success. It offers 12 categories of information with over 300 Web sites or e-mail addresses hyperlinked to experts in countless fields. A site search engine allows students to insert their topic and be matched with an expert. Sheryl Hinman , a Master Teacher in the State of Illinois Honor Program, is an English and journalism teacher who earned her M.A. in educational administration at Western Illinois University.