Home PublicationsL&LIssuesVolume 25 (1997-1998) May (No. 8)

Outlining Diagramming, & Storyboarding—or
How to Create Great Educational Web Sites
   by Gerald D. Bailey & Marie Blythe
Presenting information on hte Internet often seems straightforward—and probably is for the simplest sites. But great sites that both educate and inspire require considerable planning. This month’s feature reveals the essential steps needed to transform simple information into a dynamic and enticing Web presence.

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I Sing the Body Electronic—Students Use Computer Simulations to Enhance Their Understanding of Human Physiology
   by Frances Coleman
Simulation software can help high school science students understand complicated processes, such as anatomical systems. Traditionally, animal experiments and textbook readings have been used to teach such concepts. But what if students could supplement costly animal experiments and sometimes dry textbook readings with simulations? They could perform experiments that are often impossible in a high school classroom. Read information about programs that Frances recommends and learn more about simluations.

The Civil War Online
   by Joanne Parnes Shawhan
Joanne describes various Web resources to help you teach middle and high school students about the U.S. Civil War. In the article, these sites were divided by topic. Here they are divided by category: (1) topic-related sites, (2) lesson plans and activities, (3) the author’s sites, and (4) evaluation sites.

Chef Fred’s Favorite Recipes
   by Fred D’Ignazio
Fred’ Multimedia Sandbox column this month describes how to use HyperStudio in conjunction with the Web. These Web sites will help you get started with HyperStudio’s Web capabilites and show you what can be done.

Mining the Internet Online
   by Glen Bull, Gina Bull, & Judi Harris
Mining the Internet is an ongoing column in L&L. Frequently the Internet changes substantially in the six months between the time that a column is submitted and the time it appears in print. The Mining the Internet Web site will provide a location for updates to each issue’s column. It will also provide a way to offer active links to Internet locations mentioned in the column and a place for material that would not fit in the confines of a four-page column. The column will therefore become a hybrid mix of print materials that will appear in each issue of L&L and supplementary materials that will be placed on the Web each month.

http://teach.virginia.edu/go/mining

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