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Educational Resource is a learning process by which one identifies a need or defines a problem; seeks applicable resources; gathers and consumes information; analyzes and interprets the information; synthesizes and effectively communicates the information and evaluates the process.

A Teacher Resource Guide has been compiled with Educational Resources from K-12, each contains a variety of interesting information that is useful to a teacher or a librarian. This collection connects to all subject areas from grades K-12.   Selections are make from the links: InstructionalTelvision sites, Technology Integrated Reources Planning, Technology Integrated Resource Site, Art Related Sites, History Related Sites, Language Arts Sites, Science Related Sites, Math Related Sites, Library/Media Related Sites, Establishing Help Desk in K-12 schools, Literacy Guidelines, Instruction, Why Information Literacy, Information Literacy Model, Organized Investigage Model, Developmental BenchMarks, Other Information Literacy Sites, and Information Literacy.

Educational Resources

Connected Teachers Classroom Connected Teachers Classroom contains a collection of Teacher Search, E-mail list sign-up, and resources that have Web links, lesson plans, connected calendar, connected newsletter and Internet tips.

Instructional Television sites Instructional Television Sites consists of: Cable in the classroom, A&E ( A& E Television Network), Discovery Channel and the learning Channel School, History Channel classroom, PBS Online, Weather Channel Online and the Annenberg/CPB Channel a free satellite broadcasting service and Web site designed to deliver workshops and for-credit professional development programs to K-12 math and science teachers.

Adminstrator Related Sites Administrator Related Sites have a collection of sites that include: U.S. Department of Education, Guide to evaluating the use of technology in the classrooms, database of U.S. government agencies, bookmarks, survey on schools and Technology. Technolgy planning sites have a collection of the database to help you with your technology planning, examples of plans and additional tools.    Also sites on improving America schools, learning disabilities to enhance the opportunities for students with special needs.

Art Related Sites Art Related sites have an abundance of freebies: craft instructions and craft materials.    All you have to do is to write away for them. A great "real world"              opportunity for students to practice writing business letters!     Crayola Art Education - crayon based lessons that can be printed and then colored by students. A WIDE range of activities.     ArtServe History Web - a complete database of art history inform.

History Related Sites History related sites organized by topic and grade level, using the Internet you can visit ten major sites in the history of world cultures. There are site that have information on women scientists, suffragists, astronautes, artists, soliders, and peace activitist. Sites on the history of the United States, curriculum for K-12 Asian and Asian America, National Geographic, Holidays on the Net, all educationnally appropriate Internet resources.

Language Art Sites Language Arts related sites organized by topic and grade level, using the Internet there are sites -- children's literature guide web, Young writers club, assistant writers of passage, mentors from the world of jounalism and complete work of William Shakespeare.

Science Related Sites Science related sites organized by topic and grade level, using the Internet there is a site to help bridge the gap between agriculture and daily life. Sites that have subjects on danger of substance, Internet resources for mathematics and science education for grades K-12, phylogeny and biodiversity, health stats, geology, NASA -- Math/Science Integration, spacelink, information on projects putting humans in space, students designing a subsonic airplane on line, space education for primary grades, exploring the environment and virtual Hawaii.

Math Related Sites Math related sites are on computer games, plane math, Internet resources for mathematics and science education for grades K-12, NASA -- use basic aeronautics principles to teach math and science, NSF-funded research project, students designing a subsonic airplane online, spacelink, and spce education for primary grades.

Library/Media Related Sites Library Media Related sites have a collection of Internet Citation and Copyright Guides, Librarian Internet Search Engine, On line dictionaries, Information on free daily lesson plans and comprehensive interactive resources based on the newspaper's content.

Help Desk Technical support for teachers in establishing Help Desks in K-12 schools is available in PowerPoint for Macintosh v4. and Windows v7.

Literacy Guidelines Information literacy is a learning process by which one identifies a need or defines a problem; seeks applicable resources; gathers and consumes information; analyzes and interprets the information; synthesizes and effectively communicates the information to others and evaluates the
process.

Instruction
Information literacy can be integrated into a wide variety of classroom activities. There are three sample collaborative units of instruction that can be adapted to any classroom, in a specific curriculum area, or integrated into a thematic unit.

Why Information Literacy The concept of literacy includes computer literacy, consumer literacy, information literacy, and visual literacy. In other words, literate adults must be able to gather and        understand information on a variety of subjects through a number of different modes. Through it all, understanding is the key. Literacy means being able to understand new ideas well enough to use them when needed. Literacy means knowing how to learn.

Information Literacy Model The information literacy model elaborates on identifying a need or problem, seeks applicable resources, gather information, analylzes information, interprets and synthesizes information, communicates information, and evaluates process and product.

Organized Investigage Model Circular model that formulates and shapes an inquiry, maps and navigates the space, etc.

Developmental BenchMarks Information literacy information for benchmarks includes student characteristics, types of information sources, help and guidances for beginners, intermediate, and advance students.

Grant Resources State, Federal Grant Programs

Distance Learning An on-air instructor, along with visiting scientists and other guests, introduces major science topics and concepts in three weekly 20-minute telecasts. Field video packages,    graphics, animation, and other specialized television techniques known to engage student interest are used along with an outstanding variety of resources, from the        camera-fitted microscope to laser disc technology. This variety provides students with experiences that go beyond the scope of even the best-equipped classrooms. Students    also gain exposure to many careers related to science and technology.

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Educational Resources
Connected Teachers Classroom	Connected Teachers Classroom contains a collection of Teacher Search, E-mail list sign-up, and resources that have Web links, lesson plans, connected calendar, connected newsletter and Internet tips.
Instructional Television sites	Instructional Television Sites consists of: Cable in the classroom, A&E ( A& E Television Network), Discovery Channel and the learning Channel School, History Channel classroom, PBS Online, Weather Channel Online and the Annenberg/CPB Channel a free satellite broadcasting service and Web site designed to deliver workshops and for-credit professional development programs to K-12 math and science teachers.
Adminstrator Related Sites	Administrator Related Sites have a collection of sites that include: U.S. Department of Education, Guide to evaluating the use of technology in the classrooms, database of U.S. government agencies, bookmarks, survey on schools and Technology. Technolgy planning sites have a collection of the database to help you with your technology planning, examples of plans and additional tools. Also sites on improving America schools, learning disabilities to enhance the opportunities for students with special needs.
Art Related Sites	Art Related sites have an abundance of freebies: craft instructions and craft materials. All you have to do is to write away for them. A great "real world" opportunity for students to practice writing business letters! Crayola Art Education - crayon based lessons that can be printed and then colored by students. A WIDE range of activities. ArtServe History Web - a complete database of art history inform.
History Related Sites	History related sites organized by topic and grade level, using the Internet you can visit ten major sites in the history of world cultures. There are site that have information on women scientists, suffragists, astronautes, artists, soliders, and peace activitist. Sites on the history of the United States, curriculum for K-12 Asian and Asian America, National Geographic, Holidays on the Net, all educationnally appropriate Internet resources.
Language Art Sites	Language Arts related sites organized by topic and grade level, using the Internet there are sites -- children's literature guide web, Young writers club, assistant writers of passage, mentors from the world of jounalism and complete work of William Shakespeare.
Science Related Sites	Science related sites organized by topic and grade level, using the Internet there is a site to help bridge the gap between agriculture and daily life. Sites that have subjects on danger of substance, Internet resources for mathematics and science education for grades K-12, phylogeny and biodiversity, health stats, geology, NASA -- Math/Science Integration, spacelink, information on projects putting humans in space, students designing a subsonic airplane on line, space education for primary grades, exploring the environment and virtual Hawaii.
Math Related Sites	Math related sites are on computer games, plane math, Internet resources for mathematics and science education for grades K-12, NASA -- use basic aeronautics principles to teach math and science, NSF-funded research project, students designing a subsonic airplane online, spacelink, and spce education for primary grades.
Library/Media Related Sites	Library Media Related sites have a collection of Internet Citation and Copyright Guides, Librarian Internet Search Engine, On line dictionaries, Information on free daily lesson plans and comprehensive interactive resources based on the newspaper's content.
Help Desk	Technical support for teachers in establishing Help Desks in K-12 schools is available in PowerPoint for Macintosh v4. and Windows v7.
Literacy Guidelines	Information literacy is a learning process by which one identifies a need or defines a problem; seeks applicable resources; gathers and consumes information; analyzes and interprets the information; synthesizes and effectively communicates the information to others and evaluates the process.
Instruction	Information literacy can be integrated into a wide variety of classroom activities. There are three sample collaborative units of instruction that can be adapted to any classroom, in a specific curriculum area, or integrated into a thematic unit.
Why Information Literacy	The concept of literacy includes computer literacy, consumer literacy, information literacy, and visual literacy. In other words, literate adults must be able to gather and understand information on a variety of subjects through a number of different modes. Through it all, understanding is the key. Literacy means being able to understand new ideas well enough to use them when needed. Literacy means knowing how to learn.
Information Literacy Model	The information literacy model elaborates on identifying a need or problem, seeks applicable resources, gather information, analylzes information, interprets and synthesizes information, communicates information, and evaluates process and product.
Organized Investigage Model	Circular model that formulates and shapes an inquiry, maps and navigates the space, etc.
Developmental BenchMarks	Information literacy information for benchmarks includes student characteristics, types of information sources, help and guidances for beginners, intermediate, and advance students.
Grant Resources	State, Federal Grant Programs
Distance Learning	An on-air instructor, along with visiting scientists and other guests, introduces major science topics and concepts in three weekly 20-minute telecasts. Field video packages, graphics, animation, and other specialized television techniques known to engage student interest are used along with an outstanding variety of resources, from the camera-fitted microscope to laser disc technology. This variety provides students with experiences that go beyond the scope of even the best-equipped classrooms. Students also gain exposure to many careers related to science and technology.