Wabash Valley Education Center
Engaging Research Strategies for Elementary and Secondary Students
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Research Strategies for Elementary and Secondary Students

Planning to integrate the technology of the Internet for Elementary students to do collaborative research meets several Indiana Standards, but it is time consuming. This series of three workshops will help you accomplish that planning faster and more efficiently. It is best to attend the entire series, but you can attend the sessions individually.

1. Session 1: Strengthening Curriculum Using the Internet
   Elementary and Secondary
   1. Lesson Plans - suggested format for developing technology-enriched instruction
   2. Standards - resources for aligning your lesson to standards
   3. Developing Research - tips for creating research activities using higher order thinking
      1. research project examples
      2. more examples
   4. Assessing student work - online resources your can use
   5. Instructional Models for Integration
      1. Hotlists
      2. Treasure Hunts
   6. NETS for Students - examples for Internet integration
2. Session 2: Teaching students to do efficient critical digital research
   Elementary and Secondary
   1. Using Print and Media Resources
   2. Searching Strategies
3. Session 3: Collaborative Projects
   Elementary and Secondary
   1. Joining a Collaborative Project
   2. Creating a Collaborative Project