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Question: What are some effective methods of using the Internet in your classroom?

Response: I think one of the most convenient things about the Internet in the classroom is that it allows for easy access to multimedia content. For example, when I student taught in fourth grade, we read a story about Romare Bearden, an artist from Harlem. I then allowed the kids to get on his web page to see more pictures of his art and to learn more about him. The Internet provided easy access to extra information and to pictures. The Internet is a great source of information for students, information that can include video and sound in addition to text. Additionally, the Internet can be used to allow students to interact with one another with wikispaces or to create their own material; their own writing or video. The Internet can be a great way to compile different students work together and to have students work with one another. I think that one thing that is important in using the Internet effectively is providing some direction for students. For example, rather than saying "go research" you can teach students how to use the Internet as a resource. Depending on the age level, you might give them specific web sites to look at and explain what you want them to do when you get there.

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