Internet in your Service-Learning Projects
1. E-mail and webpage
publishing greatly expand the audience for students'
writing. Having a real audience (besides the teacher) has
been shown to increase the depth and clarity of students'
writing (Cohen & Riel, 1989). 2. The Internet offers
access to subject matter experts that can help inform you
and your students in your projects. 3. Access to more
research and resources can make learning more authentic for
students. 4. The Internet offers
a new medium for implementing service projects like
telementoring, electronic petitions, and more! 5. Electronic mailing
lists and links to organizations can help practitioners
network and share ideas with colleagues around the
globe. 6. The Internet can
provide you with free software and tools that can increase
your productivity and expand the scope of your
projects. 7. International
projects can help your students explore the world of service
at a global level. 8. It's
FUN!