Educator Skills Kit for Successful, Suitable, and Safe Internet Use

Section 1	Section 2	Section 3	Section 4	Section 5	Section 6	Section 7	Section 8
The Nitty Gritty	Internet Basics	Research Skills	Danger Zone	Internet Resources for Teachers	Web Adventures	Internet Safety for Students	Online Course Survival for Teachers

Technology Integration WebQuest for Teachers

Using the Internet successfully in the classroom requires many
diverse skills for the educator and student. This technology training
series webquest will allow the educator to strengthen the following skills . . .

Knowledge and understanding of policies and standards for
implementing technology with students
Understand basic Internet skills & terminology
Knowledge of ethical and legal issues
Understand Internet safety issues
Build a portfolio of quality Internet resources for the classroom
Enhance research skills
Improve student work quality
Sharpen critical thinking skills through Internet research
Enabling integration of technology in the classroom
Reduce (eliminate) plagiarism
Increase professional productivity
Online professional development survival skill

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Section 1: The Nitty Gritty - Technology COS/NETS Standards, Copyright/Fair Use, AUPs, Legal Issues, and Plagiarism

Section 2: Internet Basics – Terminology, Web Browsers, & Safety

Section 3: Research Skills – AVL, Search Engines, Reliable Sources, and Citing Sources

Section 4: Danger Zone: What to Avoid on the Internet – advertisements, viruses, spyware, phishing scams, email scams, chat rooms, illegal downloads, and inappropriate material

Section 5: Internet Resources for Teachers

Section 6: Web Adventures – webquests, internet field trips, virtual field trips, scavenger hunts, fact finding ventures

Section 7: Internet Safety for Students - Using CyberSmart Curriculum with Your Students and other Internet safety sites

Section 8: Online Course Survival for Teachers: What to Take, How to Survive and Succeed, and is it worth my time?

NETS for Teachers referenced in this Technology Integration WebQuest.
1) Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
2) Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
3) Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
5) Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.
6) Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.

Alabama Teacher Technology Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
“Technology Training shall be offered to professional personnel in the areas of technology integration, use, and technology instructional leadership. The purpose of these professional development experiences will be to: improve teaching, learning, and leading, and enhance Alabama's workforce skills.”

Technology Training for Teachers is offered locally each school year and during the summer for any faculty or staff member of Cherokee County Board of Education. Check the "Tec Shop" page to stay informed about current scheduled training. You can also enroll in professional development training in our school district by using the STI Professional Development web site. (You must have a user name and login account to access STIPD.) Go to the PD Titles page to search for topics offered or check the Sessions Offered to see what is scheduled at the time.

Technology Integration

CCBOE Schools Home Page

Technology Department

TEC SHOP

Last Updated: May 24, 2006