Many young people are unprepared to encounter misleading news and information that they find online. As civic educators, we are able to teach them the media literacy skills required to navigate this environment and critically evaluate the information. These lessons may be well-suited to the research methods classroom, where students will learn to…

This report is based on the public school survey "Use of Educational Technology for Instruction." The survey was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This report shows national data from a sample survey of public schools about their use of technology for teaching and learning during the 2019-20 school year.…

This study aims at determining perceptions and experiences of prospective social studies teachers who create learning and teaching activities using historical evidence. We used the case study methodology in our study and collected data from activities created by prospective teachers, research stories, focus group interviews, and observations. We…

This summary presents selected findings to the full report "Use of Educational Technology for Instruction in Public Schools: 2019-20. Fast Response Survey System. First Look. NCES 2021-017" (ED615754). The full report is based on the public school survey "Use of Educational Technology for Instruction." The survey was conducted…

Young children are naturally inquisitive, and teachers often invite them to question, challenge, and create to expand their ever growing knowledge base. This article describes an inspiration one kindergarten teacher had when she overheard two children in her class discussing their recent experiences at an airport. The students were sharing some of…

The purpose of this webliography is to provide an overview of STEM education in the U.S. It provides easy access to research and best practices in the field, as well as specific programs, activities, and lesson plans that formal and informal educators can implement. The webliography also includes links to advocacy programs and resources for…

As more and more universities and composition classrooms add computer capabilities, the Internet is becoming an increasingly valuable part of the freshman composition course. The Internet can help students do research, learn and understand different perspectives on a given topic, and open their eyes to the potential of the technology. The most…

Introduces an Internet-based teaching technique called WebQuest, developed at San Diego State University. WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which learners interact with resources on the Internet. Outlines attributes that need to be incorporated in all WebQuest designs; includes examples of WebQuest exercises and Internet addresses for…

Describes how a group of gifted primary-school children in New Zealand explored the Internet in a workshop project organized around solving the mystery of what happened to the Titanic. Insets include the student "contract," a listing of Web sites, and the evaluation instrument. (DB)

Discusses selection of Internet ready-reference sources for a home page or bookmark list. Notes that teachers and students should participate in the selection process and suggests activities for students to make their own evaluation criteria. Provides a list of geographic information and government information sites and makes comments about them.…

This article presents data showing the gender gap in mathematics and science and identifies and briefly describes 38 Internet sites helpful in encouraging girls in math and science. Sites cover learning activities, career information, collaborative projects, family learning experiences, homework help and tutoring, online learning centers, online…

This article offers suggestions for using the Internet to stimulate the interest of gifted students in various aspects of American government and the changing of administrations. Ten relevant Web sites are described. (DB)

This manual provides an instructional overview of Internet resources with student exercises. The work consists of nine chapters: (1) Introduction to the Internet; (2) How to Access the Internet; (3) Electronic Mail; (4) Gopher; (5) File Transfer Protocol-FTP; (6) Newsgroups & Newsreaders; (7) Telnet & TN3270; (8) World Wide Web; and (9)…

This practical guide for K-12 teachers, librarians, and computer/media specialists presents online projects, Web sites, search engines, information resources, research tips, and "virtual" field trips--educator-reviewed and with coverage for all subjects and grade levels. The first chapter, "Cyberspace Research--Working the Web," includes…

Focuses on student use of primary sources on the Web. Lists and describes Web sites covering a variety of subject areas. Lists resources for teachers preparing materials related to the use of primary sources. (AEF)