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Teachers and administrators will find other colleagues in their areas with whom to connect and share the successes and hurdles of integrating technology in a classroom or an entire school system. Consider this your one stop for integration ideas and resources. Links to educational Web sites are organized in the following 12 Corners, and different Web resources are available for each chapter:
 * Integration Corner is designed for teachers and other educators who are looking for innovative ways to integrate technology into their content-specific curriculum. Integration Corner not only provides great Web sites with current information but also shows what others educators are doing in the field of educational technology. These Corners are designed for all educators regardless of their interest. Review information and sites outside of your teaching area because many great integration ideas in one area easily can be modified for use in other curricular areas.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CORNER || 1. Under5s - The Web Resource for Preschool ||
 * All those involved in preschool education and childcare such as teachers, nursery nurses, students, childcare providers, nannies, and of course, parents should visit this site to obtain free learning resources, practical information, and help on all aspects of education for children under five. ||


 * 2. Carol Gossett’s Kindergarten Connection ||
 * This resourceful Web site, designed to serve teachers and parents anywhere and at any time, contains rooms and pages dedicated to lesson plans, teacher-to-teacher tips, research articles, and links to other educational resources. Don’t let the name of the page fool you; this Web site has information for preschool and 1st grade teachers as well. ||


 * 3. Science Odyssey: Technology ||
 * A Science Odyssey takes you on a journey through the most spectacular 100 years in the history of technology. This straightforward timeline offers brief, yet detailed, descriptions of how technology has evolved over the past 100 years. Visitors also will also have access to links containing activities and database entries related to each timeline event. ||


 * 4. Computers: Inside and Out Lessons ||
 * This informative site is part of the Kids Domain Brain Builders educational site. This is a great place to visit if you want to find easy-to-read information on computer topics such as hardware, storage, operating systems, the Mac and Windows desktops, and computer care and safety. ||


 * 5. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Kindergarten Kafe ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Kindergarten Kafe is an online journal that offers early childhood educators ideas and activities for the classroom. New issues appear every two months covering every kindergarten classroom theme imaginable. ||


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">6. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Teaching with the Web! ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Primary teachers, be sure to visit the K-2 button to find a long list of common primary curriculum themes. Teachers will find links to research/informational Web sites, online and offline lesson plans and activities, and even online quizzes related to various primary themes. Some of the themes included on the Web site are 100th Day of School, Farm Animals, Seasons, the Alphabet, and many more. This is a great resource for teachers who plan on integrating the Internet into their curriculum. ||


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">7. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Introduction to Computers and the Internet: Language Arts Skills – Unit Plan ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Found in the ERIC lesson database, this unit plan incorporates several lessons about computer use. Designed for kindergarten and first grade students, the objectives include introduction to the mouse, the keyboard, and the Internet. ||