Webliography for Online Learning Resources

Site:
Ask an Expert
Address / Date of Site:
http://www.askanexpert.com/ December 2001
Author:
Pitsco
Description:
Site that puts students in touch with a variety of professionals and their websites
Grade Levels
All
Subject Areas
Career Exploration
Standards Supported
Communication, career exploration
Features and Components:

Search for experts
Browse experts webpages and information
Investigate animals now as well.

What Makes it Good?
•  Facilitation - Teachers guide students to find a topic that interests them.
•  Differentiation - Students pick a subject of their own interest.
•  Relevance - Career interests can motivate students to succeed.
•  ^Thinking Skills - Students communicate directly with these experts. They must compose appropriate questions before submitting them.
•  Active Participation - A large variety of experts is available.
•  Real World - These experts practice their trades in the real world.
•  Subject Knowledge - Experts could possibly have the best subject knowledge available!
Specific Applications:
Career research classes, working with at-risk populations