TeachersFirst - Using Technology

Using Technology in Teaching

Special Web Topics

	Do it Yourself - Web-based services: surveys, quizzes, etc.
	Web Filters - Making Web Browsing Safe for all ages - Here's a description of some popular web filter software which controls what pages your browser can view.
	Web Graphics - Here's a description of how web pages use graphics.
	URL Tutorial - You can learn a lot about a web site just by examining its URL. This page shows you how.
	Webquest 101 - TeachersFirst's WebQuest Tutorial - Here's a short on-line tutorial for teachers interested in creating webquests for their students. We've included lots of webquest examples, as well as a number of practical suggestions to help you create a web experience that will actually work in the classroom.
	TeachersFirst's Webquest Collection - This page reviews dozens of webquests drawn from the various TeachersFirst subject areas. If you'd like to create your own webquest, there are lots of good examples here. If you're looking for a great way to interest your students in a new topic, these quests may be just the ticket.

Electronic Collaboration - A Guide for Educators - This site from Brown University offers a highly detailed discussion of the various ways in which educators can use electronic collaboration - the web, chat utilities, and BBS systems - in learning applications. While the text can be long at times, the material is well-organized and presented using lots of examples. Best of all, the entire document is available for download in Adobe Acrobat format. This is a great resource for teachers and technology professionals interested in electronic collaboration.

Other professional resources

TeachersFirst - Learning the Web