10 Best uses of the Internet

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A survey was created ranking the 10 best uses of the Internet. The results are as follows:ResearchLesson PlansOnline LearningWebQuestsCollaborative ProjectsElectronic PortfoliosPublishingVirtual ToursKeypalsAsk the Expert

Research

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The Internet can be used to search and locate information via resources.Internet researching provides immediate and current informationhttp://www.si.edu/The World Wide Web is used with research

Online Learning

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The Internet provides online tutorials.Online learning is quick and convenient.http://www.online-learning.com/Online learning uses Email, Chat, Messagae boards, Webcasting, and the World Wide Web.

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Collaborative Projects

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The Internet can be used with collaborative projects.The Internet helps provide communication, organization and is convenient.http://www.education-world.com/projects/Collaborative learning uses the World Wide Web, Message boards

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Publishing

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Publishing allows others to view your work via the web.The Internet provides organization and convenience.http://www.google.com/apps/Publishing uses the World Wide Web

Keypals

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Keypals can be used to keep in touch with people electronically.The Internet provides organization and convenience.http://www.keypal.com/Keypals use email.

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Lesson Plans

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Published lesson plans can be found via the Internet.The Internet is a great way to share information.http://www.lessonplanet.com/The World Wide Web is used to find lesson plans

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WebQuests

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WebQuests use the Internet to collect information used to solve a problem or complete a task.The Internet provides organization.http://www.techtrekers.com/webquests/WebQuests use the World Wide Web

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Electronic Portfolios

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The Internet can be used to collect and organize documentsIt provides convenient orgaizationhttp://www.weebly.com/Electronic portfolios use the World Wide Web and Web logs.

Virtual Tours

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The Internet can be used to guide students on a virtual tour using multimedia.Virtual tours are convenient and high-tech.http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/Virtual tours use the World Wide Web.

Ask the Expert

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The Internet can be used to communicate instantly with professionals in a field.Virtual chats are instant and sometimes provide an archive of the discussionhttp://www.allexperts.com/"Ask the expert" virtual chats use chat, instant messaging and sometimes email.

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