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How to Use the Internet in Your Classroom: Travis Olson

"Play, Play, Play.  My biggest recommendation to anyone who is new to computers or the Internet is to take the time to play and explore."
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Travis Olson

Travis Olson graduated from Northern Illinois University in the spring of 1993 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. In the fall of that year he began teaching fifth grade at DePue Unit School District #103, in DePue, Illinois. In 1999, he left his fifth grade teaching position to become the district's technology coordinator. He is currently working towards a master's degree in Instructional Technology and Telecommunications. 

He lives in Princeton, Illinois with his cat. 

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LINKS I LOVE

School: 
http://www.bhsroe.k12.il.us/depue 
(designed, created, and maintained by me)

Class site: 
http://www.bhsroe.k12.il.us/depue/olson/depue5/


Favorite Links

CNet - Great site for information, help, downloads, and more. I use this site extensively. 

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - This is the first place I look for educational related materials.

FunBrain.com - This is a great site of games for children and adults. And you just might learn something. 

Eduscapes - This site contains a wonderful list of sites arranged in themes. The Literature Ladders contains great links for various books.

Internet Detectives (formerly KIDS Report) - This site contains lists of sites by category, the difference here, though, is that students recommended the sites.

Marylaine Block: Writer, Internet Trainer - This site offers some good information. Be sure to check out the "Neat Stuff I Found on the Net This Week" section, she usually finds great sites.

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