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Teaching in the Digital Age

Using the Internet to Increase Student Engagement and Understanding
Second Edition
By: Kristen J. Nelson

Connect brain-compatible learning with the Internet to encourage active student involvement!

The author provides a research-based framework for integrating Web resources and brain research with instruction that targets individual learning needs. This practical how-to book helps teachers design projects that enhance information literacy skills while deepening student understanding across content areas. Offering an updated list of Web sites, the second edition assists educators by providing:

  • Internet assignments to develop skills in interpersonal exchange, information gathering and analysis, and problem solving
  • Standards-based lesson plans that build on student strengths
  • Assessment rubrics to identify learning needs

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  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781412955669
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2007
  • Page Count: 168
  • Publication date: September 20, 2007

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"An excellent resource that gives teachers—both novice and veteran—ideas on how to integrate technology into the classroom, even if the teacher is a regular user! This second edition will become a good friend for those who want to use the Internet in their teachings."
—Amie Brown, Reading and Language Arts Teacher
Coosa Middle School, Rome, GA

"Through technology, students can learn using tools they are comfortable with and that will help them develop skills for greater productivity in a global society. With theory from this book, teachers can model Internet activities for creativity and engaged learning for higher student achievement!"
—Beverly R. Plein, Technology Facilitator
Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Teaneck, NJ

Connect brain-compatible learning with the Internet to encourage active student involvement!

In Teaching in the Digital Age, Second Edition, Kristen Nelson illustrates how teaching and learning are strengthened when Web resources are integrated with brain-based instruction to meet students' individual learning needs.

The author supplies the tools and framework for using Internet-based, brain-friendly activities to promote students' comprehension across content areas. This practical how-to book demonstrates how teachers can design their own projects to enhance information literacy while deepening students' understanding of critical concepts and skills. Offering an updated list of Web sites, the second edition assists educators by providing:

  • Internet assignments to develop skills in interpersonal exchange, information gathering and analysis, and problem solving
  • Standards-based lesson plans that build on student strengths
  • Assessment rubrics to identify learning needs

This text is an invaluable handbook that combines educational theory, instructional practice, digital literacy, and current brain-based research to encourage student engagement and increase achievement for all learners.


Key features

  • Standards-based lesson plans, integrated with classroom tips
  • Assessment rubrics for information literacy skills and multiple intelligence skills
  • Problem-solving internet activities
  • Appendices include a list of updated web sites and blank assessment rubrics
Author(s)

Author(s)

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Kristen J. Nelson

Kristen J. Nelson is the author of numerous books in the education field, including Teaching in the Digital Age and Developing Students’ Multiple Intelligences. She works for a large suburban school district in Orange County, California. Nelson has been an elementary and middle school teacher before becoming an educational administrator.
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface


Acknowledgments

About the Author


Introduction


The Scope of This Book

1. Designing Internet-Based Activities

What Does a Well-Designed Internet Activity Look Like?

Understanding by Design Framework

Nine Steps to a Successful Internet-Based Project

Example Lesson: Getting Started

Taking It to the Classroom: So Many Ways to Be Smart!

2. Connecting Brain-Compatible Learning, Multiple Intelligences, and the Internet

Brain-Compatible Learning

Multiple Intelligences Theory

The Internet

3. Assessing Internet-Based Activities

Assessment: The Great Debate

Performance Tasks: Six Facets of Understanding Rubrics

Rubrics

4. Using the Internet to Strengthen Interpersonal Skills

The History of the Internet

Taking It to the Classroom: What Is the Internet?

Searching for Information: Search Engines

Taking It to the Classroom: Getting to Know Search Engines

Favorites and Web Site Notebooks

Electronic Mail

Interpersonal Exchange Activities

Taking It to the Classroom: Reflective Writing

5. Enhancing Information-Gathering and Analysis Skills

Information Literacy Skills

Taking It to the Classroom: Mini-Research Project

Information-Gathering and Analysis Activities

Taking It to the Classroom: What Makes Good Writing Good?

Taking It to the Classroom: Virtual Field Trips

6. Improving Questioning and Problem-Solving Skills

Uncoverage

Questioning

Problem-Solving Activities

Taking It to the Classroom: Social Action Project

Appendix A: Web Site Addresses


Appendix B: Rubrics


Notes


Bibliography


Index


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