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Complete a web search on topics surrounding educating the Net Generation.

In the table below add at least one link to a resource that you found particularly helpful. Include a description of the link and explain why you feel it is helpful. Include your name and a link to your profile. The first two entries are given as an example.

http://www.biology4kids.com/activities.html || A large supply of supplement information that students can access to increase their depth of knowledge. A great tool for differentiation in your classroom. || This site covers a wide range of topics addressed in our K-12 General Science, Biology, and Environmental curriculum. There are numerous activities, presentations, videos, and assessments that students can use in order to strengthen what they already know or have yet to comprehend. I can see using this as a supplemental tool for those students who are advanced, those who work at a slower pace, or students that have missed class for various reasons. || Lee H ||
 * **Resource name/title & link** || **Description** || **How or why this resource is helpful** || **Submitted by** ||
 * Route 21 || "...a one-stop-shop for 21st century skills-related information, resources and community tools." || This site offered a list of the skills needed by 21st century learners. There was a really great diagram here that illustrated the skills and linked to descriptions of what 21st century instruction should look like. Also, there are a lot of resources for teachers/educators such as presentations and podcasts || ChrisC ||
 * Slideshare || Upload and share your PowerPoint presentations and Word documents on SlideShare. Share publicly or privately. Add audio to make a webinar, || This site is full of education related presentations. || GinnyS ||
 * [|Learn Out Loud] || Provides teachers with a wide range of FREE educational podcasts to supplement lessons inside or outside of the classroom. || This site offers podcasts for all different subject areas and would be helpful to use with net generation students. || Courtney D ||
 * [|Learning and Linking] || This article discusses similarities and differences between teachers and students learning styles. || This is helpful for teachers and understanding their perception of students. It will cause teachers to rethink their educational strategies. || Justin S. ||
 * [|Prezi] || This site gives teachers and students an opportunity to explore ways to present information in a unique manner. || This site allows the educator and student to create presentations in a whole new dimension. || Jen Kop ||
 * [|SpaceChem] || "SpaceChem is an **intriguing, "problem-solving centric" puzzle game** by Zachtronics Industries that combines the **logic of computer programming** with the **scientific domain of chemistry**, set in an original science fiction universe. Players build machines using mechanics similar to visual programming that assemble and transform chemical compounds. Players later connect those machines together to form complex pipelines, and ultimately construct special pipelines to fight back against space-monsters that threaten humanity." (This is the description on the site) || This looks like a great way to start to introduce gaming as learning into a science curriculum. I found this site, and I'm really excited to try the demo and find out more about it. I think this is something I'll be able to share with my colleagues. || Bill B. ||
 * [|pearltrees] || Link to multiple Social Studies resources including games, videos and interactive actives || The interactive activites, videos and games on this site will get Net Gen learners engaged. I tried the Mission America game within the American Revolution link. I found it to be interesting and think it would be a great way to reach Net Gen learners. || Tim M ||
 * Biology4Kids
 * Physics Games || Free online physics games bring players the best online physics games action. Games include action, demolition, projectile, construction and much more in the collection of fun online physics games. || I think a Net Generation player would find these games fun and would learn a great deal. Many of these physics games can be quite challenging, which would suit a gamer's competitive trait. There's probably a game for every concept a physics teacher might need. || Louise R ||
 * http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ || Site dedicated to most topics related to genetics and adaptable for many levels. The site covers the basics of DNA structure to transgenic mice and cloning. || A Net Generation learner would have the opportunity to learn at his own pace and learn more than what would be taught in the general classroom if the topic is of interest. The site gives the student the ability to interact and explore conducting simple experiments and labs online. || Jen Klos ||