Quality+Internet+Science+Lessons

=SESSION 1: Quality Internet Science Lessons=

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 * Finding High Quality Earth Science Resources for your Classroom: The Digital Library for Earth Systems Education (DLESE)**

Web-based learning resources about the Earth.
 * What is DLESE?**
 * A place to find quality teaching and learning resources about the Earth system
 * Support and services for educators and students
 * Tips for using resources, workshops on teaching with data and how to use digital resources in the classroom…
 * What does DLESE offer?**
 * Lesson plans, computer and lab activities, data, visualizations, virtual field trips, instructor guides…
 * Themed collections and review collections
 * Resources are contributed and described by educator and scientists (You can become involved with DLESE).

Services to help users effectively create and use materials Community connections
 * What does DLESE offer?**
 * Search by educational standards
 * Find and contribute teaching tips and reviews
 * Attend workshops, summer institutes, and events
 * Learn about funding sources
 * Participate in discussion groups on a wide range of topics
 * Receive DLESE monthly electronic newsletter

“About 75 percent of students said they used the Internet first, then went to a professor or librarian for assistance, and consulted print sources last.”
 * Why a digital library?**
 * Provides efficient discovery of quality materials
 * Provides safe environment and “boundaries” on the Internet
 * Mitigates changeability of websites
 * Acknowledges the current reliance on the larger Internet

__NOTE: You can suggest resources to DLESE__


 * Benefits of DLESE**
 * No need to search through huge lists
 * High quality resources for a trusted source


 * Resources:**
 * Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
 * Center for Earth and Space Science Education TERC - Earth Exploration Toolbox
 * National Digital Science Library
 * NASA Digital Learning Network (video conferencing free; you have to schedule 30 days in advance) * Reef ED
 * MIT OpenCourse