Telecommunications Telecommunications Automated Weather System Students need real-time statistics on temperature, wind direction and speed, and barometric pressure for the morning's broadcast. The best way to obtain the data is to have the computer dial a weather station at a local elementary school. Several weather reports are obtained and reported to Lovettsville listeners. Current and Accurate Information Virginia's Standards of Learning have been revised and require teachers and students to investigate new topics in all curriculum areas.
Teachers are able to gather pertinent and accurate data from a variety of sources on the Internet.
They have used search engines, like Yahooligans, to find out about Egypt, Rainforests, authors, and inventors. Teachers are creating their own electronic bookmarks and organizing the information for student use.