The tools and resources for this workshop are in PDF format. To access the files, you must first download the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, easy to install and available for free on Adobe's Web site. Tools Web Sites Tools Assignment Worksheet Defines what students need to accomplish and how much time they have to complete each task. Students can also record the information they have gathered onto the assignment worksheet. Computer Use Rules Describes the activities students can and cannot perform while using the computer. Hardware Troubleshooting Checklist Recommended solutions to the most common computer problems. One to Several Computer Room Layouts Discusses and demonstrates the options for arranging computers in the classroom. Reflection Questions A list of 10 questions that help teachers apply what they have learned. Saving Web Pages with Internet Explorer A step-by-step guide for using Internet Explorer to save Web pages to the computer's hard drive. Saving Web Pages with Netscape A step-by-step guide for using Netscape to save Web pages to the computer's hard drive. Student Pre-Assessment Form A list of questions that help teachers determine the computer knowledge and experience of each student. Tip Sheet for Locating and Installing Plug-Ins A guide for understanding, finding, and installing plug-ins that allow teachers and students to use Multimedia on the Internet. Web Sites Search Engines: http://www.google.com http://www.fossick.com http://www.mamma.com http://www.vivisimo.com Web Whacking: http://www.bluesquirrel.com Education World http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech092.shtml BCISD One Computer Classroom http://mariposa.scdsb.on.ca/sservices/infot/onecomputer.htm Hotlist http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listonecompja.html EduHound http://www.eduhound.com/cat.cfm?subj=One%20Classroom Typing Programs http://www.crackinguniversity2000.it/DmozComp/index-2689.htm Online interactive resources: Simulations http://www.scotese.com/pangeanim.htm Scavenger Hunts http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/Scavenger.html Virtual Reality Tours http://www.pbs.org/nova/pyramid Ask an Expert http://www.askanexpert.com Interacting with other students http://www.epals.com Projects for the computer lab and classroom: http://www.gsn.org http://www.iecc.org http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/gc/projects.htm http://www.eduplace.com/projects http://www.onlineclass.com Credits | NTTI | Thirteen Ed Online © 2002 Educational Broadcasting Corporation, Inc.