Uses by Teachers

Teachers may use technologies in a number of ways in the classroom. Listed below are some of the specific ways technologies are being used. Please select any of these links for more information.

1. Make class presentations
   
2. Communicate with students and parents
   
3. Manage the classroom
   
4. Search for learning resources
   

Search for Learning Resources

Teachers can use technologies to help them find just the right information resources for use in the classroom. Teachers have always looked for information and materials they can use in their classrooms, for large group use, and for use by individual students. Technologies open the door to vast resources for classroom use, found at sites such as these:

Gateway to Educational Materials
http://www.thegateway.org/
This is one of the very best sites for teachers to find high quality educational materials.

MarcoPolo Internet Materials
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/index.aspx
MarcoPolo provides the highest quality educational resources to teachers and students. Developed by world-renowned organizations who are experts in their fields, these standards-based resources include lessons plans, student materials, reviewed Web resources and interactives.

California Learning Resources Network
http://www.clrn.org/home/
The purpose of the California Learning Resource Network is to provide a one-stop information source that enables California educators to identify supplemental electronic learning resources that both meet local instructional needs and embody the implementation of California curriculum frameworks and standards.

TeachersFirst.com
http://www.teachersfirst.com/
A rich collection of lessons and Web resources for K-12 classroom teachers, their students, and even students' families. Materials are arranged by subject area and grade level, making it easy to locate lesson plans and associated Web resources quickly.

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