Internet in the ClassroomMarissa Rohen, Caylee Shadrake, Jessica

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Internet in the ClassroomWhat is it?

Positives of InternetGood for note-takingProvides access to online resources

Search EnginesAcademic databases

Allows communicationDiscussion BoardsE-mailSkype

Educational Games

Benefits of Blogging

Positives of InternetAcademic Success

Learning toolsOnline TextbooksOnline activities connected with textbooks

Video ConferencesOnline lecturesMeetings through Skype

Negatives of InternetMultiple distractions

Social networking sitesOnline games

Web-Based Learning Resources

TumblrA blogging platform that gives users the

option to post text, photos, videos, links, etc. for others to view.

Follow other usersKeep their profile private

How to make a “Tumblr”Log on to www.tumblr.comClick on “Sign up” in the upper right left

hand cornerType in an e-mail address and a password

and think of a URL to useThen click “start posting”Type in the security code

How to make a “Tumblr”Click “Untitled”Click “Settings”If “settings” is not there, go to “customize”

and pick a free theme or change the color of your background. “Settings” should show up after.

Under “replies” check the box that says “allow replies” from people you follow.

How to make a “Tumblr”Under the ask check the box that says let

people ask questions.Under “Submissions,” check the box that

says, “Let people submit posts.”Click “Save Prefrences”Start blogging!

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