The Technology Literacy- The understanding of the concepts behind computing equipment, network connectivity, and application software;
- The skills to responsibly use appropriate technology to access, synthesize, evaluate, communicate, and create information to solve problems and improve learning in all subject areas; and
- The ability to acquire new knowledge for on-going and lifelong learning in the 21st century global workplace.
Literacy and Technology
The site is divided into six sections: Education Links,Computer and Technology Specific Links, Government Links, Media Links, Reference Links, and Virtual Field Trip Links. Education Links range from multi-level lesson plans and teacher tips to professional organizations. Find out how a bill becomes a law, get assistance with genealogy, or e-mail the White House in the Government Links area. Computer and Technology Specific Links give direction and guidance for using the Internet, information and tutorials for creating your own web site, and sources for technology funding. Media Links include books, television, newspaper, magazine, and educational journal sources. Reference Links contain dictionaries, thesauri, APA and MLA formats, grammar instruction and research support. Finally, Virtual Field Trips allows world exploration through virtual travel.
Literacy and Technology was created without using any specialized software or programs, but rather with information readily available on free Internet sites.
EDUCATION LINKS
EDUCATOR LINKS
 | A to Z Kids Stuff | Preschool and elementary education resource/activity guide. |
| Alphabet Ideas | Preschool-grade 1. Poetry, lessons, art projects, etc. to assist with teaching alphabet recognition. |
| Argus Clearinghouse | Selected topical guides from the Internet rated for content excellence. |
| Baker Street | Sherlock Holmes' stories; includes some illustrations. |
| The Biography Maker | Step by step lesson to help grade 4-8 students write biographies. Includes a Great Explorers of the World link biography source. |
| Brain Connection | Information on brain research and function. Includes a downloadable gallery of brain illustrations for classroom or lecture use. |
| Caldecott and Newbery Medal Winners | Complete listing that may be downloaded and printed for all Caldecott and Newbery award winning books. Picture and synopsis of newest winners. |
| Calendar of Monthly Activities | Class project lists Internet sites relevant to each month; links to additional student Internet projects provided. Primary Grades (ages 5-9) |
| California Learning Resources Network | Search the clearinghouse database for information and descriptions of electronic learning resources that include CDs, software, Internet sites and educational videos. Technology-integrated lessons will be the next feature. |
| California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) | Assistance for integrating curriculum and technology for the California educator. |
| Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA) | Reading-related research, early childhood education, professional association and literacy links |
| The Chalkboard | Information on free corporate-sponsored educational programs, grants, scholarships, and services. Search for resources by grade level, subject, or geographic area. |
| Children's Literature Web Guide | Internet resources related to books for children and young adults |
| Classroom Connect | Comprehensive resource for educators that focuses on telecommunications and the curriculum |
| ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English and Communication | Resources include: publications, lesson plans, parent involvement materials, distance education, more |
| ERIC Lesson Plans | Lesson plans with grade levels noted. |
| Educational Resources Information Center (Ask ERIC) | Database of document abstracts and journal articles on education research and practice, virtual education library, question and answer service, links to education sites |
| Gateway to Educational Materials | One-stop access to educational resources on the Internet. |
| Global Book Exchange | This organization finds homes for used library books and texts; a great resource for schools, libraries, and nonprofits. |
| Global SchoolNet Foundation | Global Internet projects for students and educators |
| I Love Languages | Languages of the world resource; includes dictionaries, tutorials and audio clips |
| Integrating Technology into Curriculum | Student Projects |
| International Reading Association | Professional organization's web page features literacy news, international literacy projects, reading research, advocacy |
| International Society for Technology in Education | Resources for using technology in the classroom. |
| International Technology Education Association | Professional organization of technology teachers' journal. Resource section lists many examples of district technology education home pages; information on technology awards and grants also provided. |
| KidNews | News and writing service for students and teachers worldwide |
| Landmark Project | Resources for assisting with the integration of curriculum and technology. Web tools include template for seeking permission to use copyrighted materials for classroom use. |
| Language Arts | Lesson Plans for K-12 Students |
| Language Arts Mini-Lessons | Lessons with marked graded levels from Columbia Education Center |
| Learning Network | Lesson plans, student activities and historic events, all tied to news headlines (Grades 6-12). Sponsored by the New York Times. |
| Literacy Volunteer Connection | Tutoring techniques and ideas for working with children, adults and second language learner populations. Share your love of reading with others! |
| Literary Calendar | Calendar with notations about literary figures and events; search by names, short phrases, or dates. Includes Internet as available. |
| Mother Goose Page | Rhymes grouped by theme (animals, food, holidays and seasons, etc.) Bibliography and reading performance tips presented. |
| National Council of Teachers of English | Professional organization site provides staff development information, teaching ideas, teacher chat, education articles |
| National Spelling Bee | Information about the program as well as a year's worth of spelling and vocabulary activities, tips and lessons to prepare students for the competition. |
| On-Line Books Page | More than 7,000 English works can be downloaded free for personal, non-commercial use. Search by author, subject, or title. |
| Outside the Box | Parent and teacher resources for students with ADHD, special needs and/or learning disabilities. |
| PBS Teachersource | Over 1,400 pre-K through grade 12 lesson plans and activities for curricular areas that include: Arts & Literature, Health & Fitness, Math, Science & Technology, and Social Studies. Access to program segments such as Nova, Frontline, The American Experience and Sesame Street is available. |
| The Perpetual Preschool | Early Childhood Education curricula and activities, how to work with parents, free stuff for educators, more |
| Poet's Corner | From medieval ballads to traditional verse, this site features over 4,000 works representing 400 poets. |
| Reader's Theater Scripts | Free scripts and staging information from Alan Shepard. Scripts include: tall tales, myths, folk tales, fairy tales, more |
| Sacramento Poetry Center | Poetry events in the Sacramento area. |
| SCORE Homepage | Schools of California Online Resources for Educators |
| Sea World/Busch Gardens | K-12 lesson plans and classroom activities for integrating language arts with science |
| SchoolNet | Online resources for students and educators |
| Song Lyrics for Children | Cataloged lyrics to 2,000 children's songs, many with audio clips. Requests for song lyrics not listed may be posted. |
| More Song Lyrics for Children | This site includes a collection of children's songs from around the world. Many songs include English translations as well as basic piano renditions of the melodies. |
| TEAMS Distance Learning | Literature and general language arts resources for K-8. |
| Teacher Tips and Lesson Plans | Primary teacher resource |
| Teaching and Learning with Technology | Technology integrated lesson plans by grade level, K-12 |
| Texas Information Literacy Tutorial | University of Texas lesson modules each take about 20 minutes to complete; suitable for high school students. |
| Virtual Classroom | Resources for integrating technology into teaching |
| Young Authors' Workshop | Writing resource organized by: Ideas, Writing, Revising, Editing, Publishing. Teacher resource links included. |
OTHER PAGE LINKS
| Computer and Technology Specific Links | Technology centered web-sites; includes funding sources |
| Government Links | Links to public service institutions |
| Media Links | Television, newspapers, magazines and educational journals |
| Reference Links | Assistance with spelling, writing, and research |
| Virtual Field Trips | Travel via the Internet! |
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