The Online Bargain Basement

1. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. The Online Bargain Basement Kathi Kearney Carolyn K.

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3. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. How do I choose? Thoroughly review any course you are considering Don�t be a slave to the curriculum Curriculum is a tool, not an end in itself

4. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Review� Review ALL the course materials Review each lesson and activity Make sure course meets the student�s needs Academic requirements Learning style Easy to use

5. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Do a trial run� Some kids respond better than others to online learning Have the child run a few lessons Consider both your reactions and the child�s reactions to� online learning in general the particular curriculum

6. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. How to use Online Curriculum Make sure someone in the school can be available to support the child Technical support Content support Keep child motivated Keep records, if the curriculum doesn�t include record keeping

7. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Keep records Use a planner or logbook Track daily progress

8. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Engage in discussion Set aside discussion time Online education can be a little lonely Discussion can be with� Teacher Mentor or older student Classroom volunteer or aide

9. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Just in case� If you are completely dependent on an online course for complete instruction� Print out some or all instructional materials Download the course website WebWhacker** Websites occasionally change to fee-based or disappear

10. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Select a course� Course materials completely free Course must be substantial Full semester or year�s material Course must provide high school course content, or substantial enrichment

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17. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Calculus Pre-calculus AB and BC Calculus Probability & Statistics

18. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Monterey Institute AP courses AP Courses Calculus AB and BC Environmental Science Physics B and C U.S. Government U.S. History www.archive.org/details/ap_courses



21. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. ALEKS Artificial intelligence-based learning system K-12 plus higher education math Not quite free, but� $35 / 12 months / child for K-12 schools 48 hour free trial www.aleks.com




25. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Science AP Biology General Chemistry I and II Physics I AP Physics B & C Environmental Science Including AP Environmental Science

26. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. MIT Open Courseware MIT Freshman Physics course Including� video lectures, notes, tests, worksheets, and more! http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-01Physics-IFall1999/CourseHome


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29. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Digital History Resources for AP U.S. History Text Exhibits Multimedia presentations Primary documents www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/




33. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Physical Education Gym on the web?? Access to local facility required

34. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. BYU Independent Study Exercise Sciences Bowling Swimming http://ce.byu.edu/courses/pe/999052076004/public/start.htm



37. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Computers Computer Literacy Microsoft Office Products Internet Literacy Computer Programming Web Page Authoring Java, Linux, XML, and more

38. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. WebTeacher Web basics Browsing E-mail Multimedia Creating a web page Peripherals Digital camera FTP Virus protection Using the web in the classroom www.webteacher.org/




42. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Electives - Foreign Languages French, Spanish, German Italian, Mandarin Chinese Icelandic, Portuguese Ancient Greek Modern Greek Elementary, intermediate & advanced And more!

43. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. BBC Languages Exploratory & beginner language courses in a variety of languages Record the video series overnight MP3 downloads for phrase practice www.bbc.co.uk/languages/



46. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. U. of Texas -- Austin College French class Complete with interactive exercises, and sound files www.laits.utexas.edu/fi/



49. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Annenberg Media Teacher Resources Course Library Hundreds of courses Grade levels K � college Free video on demand (VoD) Plus many courses have DVD for sale www.learner.org/resources/browse.html




53. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Free Online Text Materials Full texts and additional resources in� Science Math Geography Arts & Humanites Psychology Collections www.hoagiesgifted.org/online_texts.htm

54. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. (Free) Materials for Gifted Classrooms Posters, maps, and student guides C-SPAN Human Genome Landmarks Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) Women are Scientists And more! www.hoagiesgifted.org/materials.htm

55. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Internet Investigations Free curriculum units Libraries EconEdLink � economics EDSITEment � humanities Illuminations � mathematics NASA Explores � space National Geographic Lesson Plans Nova And many more� www.hoagiesgifted.org/investigations.htm

56. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Internet Investigations Individual units Anatomy of a Murder: A Trip Through Our Nation's Legal Justice System Bens' Guide to Government Choices and Consequences by Court TV h.i.p. Pocket Change � History through U.S. coins IMAGERS (U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)) Philosophy for Kids And many more!

57. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. Online Bargain Basement Internet is full of free courses, curriculum units, and resources for the classroom Check out the deals in the Online Bargain Basement! Questions?

58. Copyright � 2006 Kathi Kearney & Carolyn K. The Online Bargain Basement Thanks for coming down!

The Online Bargain Basement

The Online Bargain Basement

Presentation Transcript

Policing the Bargain

Dissecting the Bargain

Gems in Investing’s Bargain Basement Analyzing Distressed Assets

Bargain Barn

The Basement Party

Bargain Hunters

The Corrupt Bargain

The Bargain

Online Shopping: Mob Bargain

Online Resources for the Bargain Hunter

Bargain

Basement

Bargain Movers

Bargain Package | Bargain Business Plan, Inc.

Receiving The Best Bargain While Shopping Online

The Urban Dictionary of best bargain deals online

The Best Kept Secrets About bargain items online

12 Steps to Finding the Perfect bargain online shops

The History of bargain sale

12 Steps to Finding the Perfect find a bargain online

Bargain

Bargain Industries