Types of Online Projects
Dr. Judi Harris, Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction and Area Coordinator for Instructional Technology, University of Texas, says educators have spent many years learning about the Internet and focusing on the tools of technology. The tools don’t directly help students learn - it is how we use the tools that is important. Dr. Harris has categorized the various types of online projects into three structures:

These structures can be used in any subject at any grade level, requiring varying amounts of technology. They allow teachers to focus on the curriculum (knowledge, skills, and attitudes), and take advantage of opportunities available through the Internet to create valuable learning experiences for students.