Last month, I talked about "giving back" to the Internet and others as a way to generate content. Such an action isn't limited to computer science teachers. In fact, anyone who uses the Internet and related technologies is a prime candidate to turn back some resources.
I received a number of emails commenting on the concept and questioning just what could be given back.
The answer is darned near anything. For the same reason that you go onto the Internet to look for resources, there are literally thousands of others looking for the same resources or something related. Take a look at the regular arsenal that you use. Why not share at least part of it?
In this newsletter, you'll see a couple of new webquests written by Greater Essex County teachers. But, giving back isn't limited exclusively to writing a webquest. Consider the following examples...
At Oakwood Public School, students are communicating with other students in Colorado with the internet and with Hyperstudio projects.
At Queen Elizabeth Public School, featured from their home page are links to weather sites.
Leamington District Secondary Students use this computer scavenger hunt in their TIK class.
And, at Southwood school, students use a Webquest Investigating Food Chains in Animal and Plant Communities webquest to cover many of the topics in their science curriculum.
The joy of these excellent efforts is that all can take part and make it an integral part of regularly scheduled classroom activities.
The key, however, is getting it done! If you get the inspiration, then you can truly give back.
It starts one page at a time.
