Resources found on the web can inform and extend what is taught in Kelly's third grade classroom. Perhaps even more important, I know Kelly is learning valuable technology skills that she will need throughout her life. More and more parents have web access either at home or through the local library. Students and parents can work together to learn how to search the web. Teachers can encourage this exploration by developing their own classroom web sites that inform students and parents about what is happening in their class.
Teachers can also make a point of collecting helpful web sites to recommend to parents.
In this article I describe web sites that will help parents learn about the Internet and sites that can supplement what is taught in the classroom. Getting Comfortable with the Web Helping parents feel comfortable using the web is often the first step. Teachers can direct parents, through newsletters or notes home, to sites that provide an introduction to the Internet. Schools can also provide parents with a crash course in WWW basics during open house. And we never should overlook students.