8 Reasons to use the

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!

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