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Projects to incorporate the Internet in Education

 * [|Universal Service Administrative Company] - Schools and Libraries Division. Affordable access to telecommunications.
 * [|E-Rate Resource Center] - More information on Universal Services Fund.
 * [|The Digital Divide Network] - Information on programs to narrow the divide, and links to funding sources.
 * [|The Pennsylvania Education Network] - Projects for technology and online access in Pennsylvania schools.

Where to get Internet Software

 * [|Netscape]
 * [|Internet Explorer] - Microsoft's browser for Macs and Windows.
 * [|Browser News] - Links to news and download sites for all Web browsers.
 * [|Browsers] - From CNET. Downloads, reviews, and tips for best browser use.
 * [|Netscape Inline Plug-ins]

General Guides to Using the Internet
[|Web Teacher] - This is a great tutorial on both using the internet and writing web pages. Note that you can choose either a Windows or Mac version of the tutorial. There is also a version in Spanish. By the Tech Corps and Cable Television Industry. [|LivingInternet.Com] - A good general introduction to all aspects of the Internet. [|The Help Web] - A guide to getting started on the Internet. [|Community Learning Network] - lesson plans, professional development, and guides to learning about the internet. [|Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators] - The place to begin your search for educational sites on the Internet. [|The Scout Toolkit] - Guides to searching the net, to net tools, and to webzines.

General Guides to Using the Internet in the Classroom
[|Educational Web Design] - This is a good place to become familiar with the types of things that you can do with your class on the internet.

[|CyberBee] - Internet lesson plans and suggestions for using technology in the classroom. Also help with building your own web page and some internet treasure hunts.

[|The Web Quest Page] - Curriculum units involving Internet use. The emphasis here is on problem solving, critical thinking, and getting students involved in their own learning.

[|Web Quests] - Web quests designed by the Baltimore Public Schools.

[|Kid Safe Search Sites] - Use directories and search engines to locate information on the web for your students.

[|Filamentality] - This site will guide you in the construction of 5 types of web projects such as a hot list, sampler, or web quest. From the Pacific Bell Knowledge Network Explorer

[|Track Star] - Set up your own trail of links on the web for your students to follow. Track Star is an excellent way to organize web sites for a classroom unit. You can design your own or use tracks designed by other teachers.

[|School Web Clubs] - Ideas for school web club projects.

[|Surfing the Net with Kids] - Excellent guide to finding timely educational and fun web sites. From the newspaper column of Barbara J. Feldman.

[|Mustang: A Web Cruising Vehicle for Teachers] - A project to assist educators to integrate the World Wide Web into their curriculum.

Projects using the Internet in the classroom
[|Global SchoolNet Foundation] - At the projects registry, you can locate a project in which to participate or register a new project which you are starting. There is also a professional development section for teachers. [|ePALS Classroom Exchange] - Registry for finding electronic penpals around the world. [|Kidlink] - Projects to involve children ages 10-15 in a global dialog. [|ThinkQuest] - An annual contest which challenges students (ages 12 to 19) to use the Internet as a teaching and learning tool. [|KidsCom] - A site for kids looking for keypals.
 * [|Web66] - A huge list of pages from elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
 * [|Catholic Schools on the Net] - Worldwide listing of schools.