For You, The Teacher

What a goldmine the internet has brought to the teaching profession! Nothing is going to make the job simple, but, for the first time, teachers are not alone in their efforts. Teachers are sharing information and ideas. They are posting successful lesson plans as well as other things that "have worked." Because of the internet, teachers are now able to communicate and collaborate with other teachers, parents, community members, experts, and students. These are some things available on the internet that would be helpful to teachers:

• To search for background information or to learn more about  a topic, a teacher has the option of conducting an online search. This section will provide you with some excellent search engines and also some links to some searching techniques. Use the Search Button

• Even the most creative teacher is always searching for new ideas. It has always amazed me just  how many teachers are so willing to take the time to share their ideas on the internet. This section provides ideas for every subject that you may teach, as well as ideas on classroom management and other teacher issues. Use the Ideas Button.

• Teacher Tools make life a lot easier for teachers and the internet has gone one step further!  Things that you have been making by hand through tedious time-consuming efforts are now done for you! Your time can be put to much better use while these needed tools will be at your fingertips! Use the Teacher Tools  Button.

• One of the very best uses of the internet is for teachers to communicate with parents, students, and  other teachers and also to have their classes participate in collaborative projects with students all over the world. This section will provide the sources for this type of collaboration and communication. Use the Collaboration Button.