Top 10 Internet Uses in Teaching and Learning

Leslie-Ann Hendrix

Research

Students use reference materials as well as the internet to research for various assignments.

Teachers use the internet to research lesson materials and supplemental supplies.

Instruction

The internet is one of the most resourceful methods for locating lesson plan ideas, worksheets, tutorials, methodology, instructional games, and national/state academic standards.

Lesson Planning

There are certain content-area topics that are difficult for teachers to teach, and the internet is a great place to look and steal from other teachers!

Professional Development

A lot of teachers work on earning advanced degrees via the internet, as well as participate in courses offered by their respective employers through various online courses.

Communication

Whether you’re communicating with colleagues or students’ parents, communication is a common use of the internet in classrooms across the country.

Virtual Tours/Trips

With tools like Google Maps, students are able to visit new countries and/or landmarks without ever leaving the classroom!

Collaboration

Whether it’s within grade-levels, teams, or for vertical planning, communication among teachers and staff is essential to student achievement and classroom management, as well as smooth operation for each school day.

Remediation/Acceleration

By using the internet, teachers can allow struggling students and advanced learners the opportunity to learn and review material via resources online therefore varying instructional methods.

Enrichment

For students who “almost” get it, enrichment is a great use of the internet. By getting extra practice, we are allowing students the opportunity to excel academically.

Supplementary Materials

When teaching any content, there are an endless amount of resources for teachers to choose from which will help to supplement student learning.