Camp Internet in the Classroom

Challenge : to find positive, educational activities on the Internet that offer unique learning opportunities not previously available in traditional print or media. To offer these activities in a safe, secure environment that promotes socially responsible use of the Internet, and links student to experts in the real world who serve as beneficial role models.

Solution : Every Camp Teacher sets up a Camp Internet Outpost in their classroom to focus student attention on this exciting learning opportunity. The computers in the class and the lab serve as gateways to learning expeditions unmatched by any other learning experience. Students learn to 1. Access Information using technology tools, 2. Learn to Turn that Information into Knowledge using interactive online and hands-on learning activities, and then 3. Students are empowered to Share their Knowledge using online communication tools – Field Reports, GIS maps and Web Projects.

Program Highlights:    Internet Digs – guided online learning explorations where students publish their findings real time; Trail Guide Chats – a great opportunity to learn from live guests online from museums, universities and science or history centers; GIS Mapping projects that send students out into their own neighborhood or school yard with a GPS unit to gather data and practice alert observation; Family Nights – parent involvement open house events that bring the generations together to see technology in action as a safe and beneficial tool; Year-end Field Trips to locations that have been studied all year long and now come to life in guided learning adventures.

For students of All Abilities

Camp Internet Expeditions are learning adventures that engage student interest, motivate them to pursue higher academic achievement, and build their sense of personal worth and value as members of our society. Students at all levels find compelling learning challenges on Camp Internet - GATE students will find stimulating original and historic source materials and interact with scientists, at-risk- students are showing measurable behavioral changes as they make a commitment to be involved in the program, and girls as well as boys are coming in on lunch hours, after school and from home in the evenings to work on their Camp projects.

Learn More

·        Camp Internet Classroom Expedition Kits

·        Classroom Activities

·        Sample Camper’s experiences

·        Camp field trips

·        Family involvement

·        Funding option