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Contact Info: Linda Woods, 619-237-2020 linda.woods@att.com	Linda Woods Linda Woods has a Bachelor's in Visual and Performing Arts, a Master's in Library Science, and a Master's in Educational Technology. Linda joined the original Education First team in 1995 on a Fellowship at San Diego State University after working 15 years in a variety of libraries including academic, medical, law, and public (including a year of part time work at Ickenham Library in England). The Fellowship became a full-time job in the AT&T California Government Education and Medical Group in 2000. Linda administers the AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer (KNE) and is also serving as the Southern California Education Advocate for San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Education Advocates work closely with AT&T account managers to identify sales opportunities, assist customers with technology choices, and provide value-add services such as customized workshops and presentations. Find your Education Advocate by looking at the Regional Map.
Creating Web-based Activities - Just a Spin Away with Filamentality Once educators find great websites, how do they integrate them into their curriculum? One way is to create a web activity using an online tool, Filamentality without learning HTML. Create Hotlists, Treasure Hunts, and even Webquests. Pages are housed on the AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer. Educational Resources on the World Wide Web This hands-on workshop focuses on providing teachers with tools and tips to navigate the Internet and locate valuable resources for the classroom and library. Search through AT&T Blue Web'n, our database of over 1500 lesson plans, online activities, and resources. Explore other educational sites and find shorcuts to developing a list of websites on a classroom topic. Effective Search Strategies Take advantage of the rich resources on the Internet without frustration! Learn effective strategies using search directories, keyword search, and metasearch engines. Visit quality educational websites including the AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer. Hot Internet Sites en Español This popular workshop highlights Spanish language sites. Teachers explore bilingual websites appropriate for English-language learners and for students learning Spanish. This workshop focuses on classroom activities using the "hotlist" of Spanish links. Information Literacy and the Internet What literacy skills do today's students need? Find ways to teach information literacy skills to students of all ages. Learn tips for helping students search the web effectively and verify that the resources are reputable. Discover how to help students untangle massive amounts of information and produce quality research using the Big6(tm) and UCLA-produced lesson plans. Streaming Media Mania! How are teachers and librarians using streaming technologies to achieve their curricular goals? How can streamed information relate to State Standards and Benchmarks? What technology is needed at the school site to take advantage of streamed sites? Explore some popular content providers such as UnitedStreaming, Digital Curriculum, and others.