PBL+MM Resources

 

Lists and links. May not have to be really done thoroughly, but by reference to Ch2K web site.

Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project

Home site for the Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project. Useful links and online information, especially tuned to multimedia. Teachers are urged to browse the site and take away good ideas to implement in their classrooms.

Just In Time Training (JITT)

Awesome collection of information and links to sites with information that is valuable for educators. Can be a good source for students, too. Are you interested in learning about how to do something with computers? Check here.

Graphics from the Internet

This page on Yahooligans gives easy to follow instructions on how to download, save, print, use, pictures from the Internet.

Some recommended websites

Get Real! An article about how to put the real world into PBL projects. Highly recommended reading.
http://www.autodesk.com/foundation/crossroads/websites/pubs/getreal.htm

The Relationships Between Educational Technology & Student Achievement in Math
http://www.ets.org/research/pic/dic/dicfour.html

On-line Journal for Teacher Research
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/~ctd/networks/journal/current/index.html

Online Magazines
http://directory.netscape.com/Reference/Education/K_through_12/Technology/Online_Magazines

Technology in Support of Educational Reform

A thoughtful look at how education can or could change. Recommended for people in technology planning situations, or those who want another view of what is possible.

George Lucas Educational Foundation

The Autodesk Foundation - sponsor and supporter of PBL efforts

A rapidly growing site of information and views on how education can be enhanced through thoughtful application of technology.

Miscellaneous Sites

Create Your Own Games, Puzzles, Quizzes, Tests:
http://eleaston.com/quizzes.html

E-Tutor (provides lessons for students in primary, intermediate, middle school/junior high, and high school)
http://www.e-tutor.com/

Trackstar: (for planning and organizing curriculum, gather resources...etc..)
http://scrtec.org/track/

Learning Resources Search Engine

A new site that contains loads of links to a wide variety of valuable information on the Internet.

Teacher Discussion Site

Where you can go to discuss topics or issues in education, or to see what others have to say about issues you are interested in.

Web Site Design and HTML

Learn more about some of the basics of web design. Geared to businesses, but contains lots of good ideas that can be incorporated either in your own web page or in your students' web sites.

From Now On (FNO)

An online magazine for Educational Technology. Looks like a lot of good ideas and a subscription is free.

Character Education - Bureau of Essential Ethics Education

A values education organization with many good resources for teachers.

 

Updated 5/8/99