Very useful information

This article presents ideas on how to use internet datasets with classroom activities to do inquiry. As more and more data becomes available, it opens doors for students to use this informat... See More

This article presents ideas on how to use internet datasets with classroom activities to do inquiry. As more and more data becomes available, it opens doors for students to use this information to find out things for themselves. While some of the information is dated (mostly info on internet speeds and browsers - it was written in 2002) the important information on websites (these are still active) and lesson design are still accurate and very useful. Highly recommended for intermediate on up.

Promoting inquiry with web activities

There are many inquiry activities on the web but how do you know which ones are appropriate for your students? This article will tell you how to evaluate web sites for inquiry, tips on class... See More

There are many inquiry activities on the web but how do you know which ones are appropriate for your students? This article will tell you how to evaluate web sites for inquiry, tips on classroom use, and several exemplary sites. A more comprehensive list of sites that addresses all age levels and disciplines would be useful.