10 Best uses of the Internet
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
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
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.
aCollaborative Projects
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
aPublishing
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
Keypals can be used to keep in touch with people electronically.The Internet provides organization and convenience.http://www.keypal.com/Keypals use email.
aLesson Plans
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
aWebQuests
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
aElectronic Portfolios
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
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
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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