There are many useful Internet sites devoted to professional development ALL over the world teachers are using the Internet to help each other, by posting lesson plans and advice totally free of charge. Here are some of the most popular websites dedicated to teaching and teachers. Aimed at primary school teachers, TeachNet is a treasure […]
Libby Young recommends some sites for summer surfing Summer is the time for some serious surfing, of both the hi-tech and wet varieties. With so many people baking on the beach, the web picks up speed, making a bit of self-indulgent browsing too tempting to resist. Better still, all the public holidays lower the call […]
Libby Young discovers websites devoted to ADD and ADHD Learners with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can present a teaching challenge. Log on to the internet for some background information as well as practical classroom hints. The Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity website provides a variety of fact sheets […]
Libby Young discovers internet HIV/Aids resources The Aids epidemic affects all South Africans, either directly or indirectly, making HIV/Aids education imperative. The first stop for help in teaching about HIV/Aids is the Avert website, belonging to the International Aids Education and Research Trust. The site contains HIV and Aids statistics, information for young people, personal […]
Libby Young finds places for women on the web To celebrate Women’s Day, here are some websites dedicated to the needs and interests of women – sites that help women to communicate with other women, and sites that help educators to reach out to others. Designed to enable South African women to use the internet […]
Libby Young finds plenty of information on tertiary study options on the Internet The new year often sparks a bout of introspection about the future, when many learners will be pondering which career path to take. There is plenty of help available online, from university websites with curriculum advice to sites offering tips for honing […]
Libby Young finds ways of censoring websites For all its educational merit, the Internet has a darker side that scares parents and teachers alike. Pornography is not the only problem: there are hundreds of hate-mongering sites out there. The good news is that there are filtering utilities available that can block access to unwanted sites. […]
Libby Young explores the skies with astronomy websites The Africlipse website provides a guide to the total solar eclipses of June 21 2001 and December 4 2002, with maps of the eclipse paths and online tutorials on how eclipses occur. www.eclipse.za.net Visit the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory website for information on teacher workshops offered. You’ll […]
Libby Young finds that the Internet can be prehistoric The Sterkfontein archaeological treasure trove was named one of three world heritage sites in South Africa in 2000, along with finds at Swartkrans, Kromdraai and environs. These fossil hominid sites are complemented by online web sites that provide plenty of educational material on our country’s place […]
Libby Young takes a look at what’s on the webcams Not just a source of boundless data, the Internet can also provide a window looking onto the far reaches of the globe. This is possible through webcams – cameras hooked up to Internet-connected computers that provide live, or nearly live, images. The first and most […]