4,300 visitors utilized the IU 13 Teacher Centers in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in 2006-07 to create educational materials.

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What is netTrekker d. i.?
Differentiated Instruction to help EVERY child learn

The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently purchased netTrekker d.i. for all students, teachers, and even family members of students in Pennsylvania. NetTrekker d.i. is the award-winning search engine for schools with standards-based online resources that assist teachers and school librarians as they differentiate their instruction to help every child achieve. Here are just a few reasons why netTrekker d.i. was chosen:

• Makes searching the Internet safe for students

• Searching is fast and easy

• Designed for different learning styles

• Customized resources for English Language Learners

• Helps schools integrate technology into every classroom

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netTrekker d. i. Resources

• PDE Training Resources
  • Includes training outlines and guides for trainers, parent letters, article for school newsletter, scavenger hunts for teachers, and much more
• netTrekker d. i. Quick Reference Guide (PDF format; requires Acrobat Reader)
• Take a tour of netTrekker d. i.
• View free multimedia tutorials of key features of netTrekker d. i. from Atomic Learning (requires QuickTime Player)

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netTrekker Projects for Students
Thanks to Bob McConnell, Grove City High School librarian, for passing along different ways that netTrekker is being used by high school students. Grove City High School in IU 4 began using netTrekker in 2004.  In Bob’s own words, “I encourage teachers and students to use netTrekker.  It provides more information than just a keyword search engine.”

1. English/Social Studies Research Paper: The juniors research the impact of a significant 20th century person.
   (netTrekker feature: Famous Person Search)

2. Geometry Assignment: Students write a five-paragraph essay on the importance of a mathematician.
   (netTrekker feature: Famous Person Search Using Occupation)

3. Global Studies Assignment: Freshmen find country information.
   (netTrekker feature: High School Reference Tools using Maps, Geography & Almanacs)

4. Government Research Paper: AP Government students research Supreme Court cases.
   (netTrekker feature: High School Reference Tools using U.S. Government)

5. Chemistry Assignment: Chemistry students research individual elements.
   (netTrekker feature: Subject Tree Search: Science – Chemistry – Particle – Periodical Table of Elements)

6. Students add images to PowerPoint Presentations.
   (netTrekker feature: Images)

7. Health Classes research diseases or drugs.
   (netTrekker feature: Subject Tree Search: Health – Disease Conditions and Disorders or Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs)

8. World History or 20th Century History Assignment: Students research current events using country newspapers.
   (netTrekker features: Subject Tree Search: Current Events – World News)

9. Students should save their quality searches on netTrekker to use later.
   (netTrekker feature: Save Search)