In the last five years, there has been an explosive growth in the use of the Web to help students learn economics.
Many sites exist that give students access to current economic news, analysis, and data.
EconEdLink, a Web site developed by EconomicsAmerica, provides teachers with links to economics news stories, lessons on specific economic concepts, and classroom activities, all of which can easily be tied to the new Illinois Learning Standards for Economics. This workshop explores the use of the Web for instructional purposes in economics. Participants should be comfortable using computers, but no experience with the world wide web is necessary. Teachers of all grade levels are welcome. Most of the concepts covered meet the new Illinois Social Studies Standards in Economics.