Electronic Publishing Resources

Resources

	Website for this course: http://www.bcpl.net/~bfalkinb/wbi The instructors will be updating this website throughout the course session.
	onLINE: The Librarians' Information Network for the Essential Curriculum Use Baltimore County Public Schools' website as a reference for curriculum indicators and Internet sources for your web-based project. Examine the Online Research Modules developed in Baltimore County Public Schools by library media specialists and teachers. At rhe Online Research Modules index page you MUST check out the TEACHER TIPS AND TOOLS that is a wealth of information developed by library media specialists in BCPS. You can link to these resources for your web-based project (scoring tools, lessons to teach students how to conduct research, graphic organizers, and MUCH MORE!) Voluntary State Curriculum with web resources These pages contain the indicators and objectives for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies as well as links to outstanding web resources to match the indicators.
	Teacher Education Information/Technology Literacy: Curriculum Integration Published by the University of Northern Iowa this website has valuable information and links to many resources on Telecollaborative Projects.
	Web Literacy and Critical Thinking: a Teacher's Toolkit This practical guide offers classroom activities and exercises that train your students to be discerning consumers of information on the Internet.
	WebQuests a constructivist lesson format used widely around the world
	ThinkQuest ThinkQuest is an international website-building competition, sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation. Teams of students and teachers are challenged to build websites on educational topics. These websites are published in the popular ThinkQuest Library and top-scoring teams win valuable prizes.
	Constructivism Definitions and readings from the University of Colorado School of Education
	Web-Based Instruction Compiled by Educational Technologies Department at Virginia Tech
	1000 WebSite Tools This resource provides links to websites especially for webmasters. It includes free graphics, fonts, tutorials, clip art, newsletters, design tips, and much more.
	Building Better Websites Great website that includes planning, tools, layout advice, good and bad models. Addresses accessibility standards for disabled web users. Website is "Bobby Approved."

	Professional Research Library at Educational Support Services Baltimore County Public Schools Fran Glick, Professional Librarian Resources and research services are available for all BCPS employees. Carolyn will assist you with research questions and information gathering. Call for hours 410-887-4908
	Office of Library Information Services Resource Library (located adjacent to Della Curtis' office) Journals and books related to web-based instruction are available for loan. Resources are accessible during regular office hours. Telephone 410 -887-4035

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