Gophers are menu-based resources of text files. The local network administrator can provide information about the availability and use of this software. Using the World Wide Web and Gophers, students can try the following activities. Parents and guardians are important partners in educating young children and often request information from early childhood educators. Possible topics include kindergarten readiness, children and the mass media, sibling interactions, and discipline.
Students developing lesson plans on particular topics can search the Web for examples.
No search engine available can do a comprehensive search of all web sites. Most search engines allow keyword searching, but the level of search sophistication varies from one search engine to another. Many ECE programs require students to observe children and staff interacting in an ECE setting such as a preschool. Instruct students to keep a record of the problems that they see when they are observing. As a group, the students could discuss the possible solutions, select their preferred solution, and present the problem and solution to the entire class.