Frequently Asked Questions

This page contains basic information about myprojectpages.com and how to use this resource to create successful, inquiry-based Web learning environments.

Who are we?

myprojectpages.com is produced by Internet Innovations, Incorporated (iii), a technology staff development company. iii was founded in 1997 by three high school biology teachers who sought to provide quality adult learning experiences related to instructional technology. iii also produces Biopoint.com, a Web site devoted to improving how educators use technology.

How does this work?

It's actually pretty simple. Sign up and get an account. It's free. Create as many projects as you would like. Your personal information is held confidential (see our Privacy Policy below) and we'll only send you an occasional email when we make improvements to myprojectpages.com.

myprojectpages.com is a design environment for creating inquiry-based Web learning activities called Project Pages. We developed the Project Page in response to a need for an effective online learning experience for students. Once you have an account, simply use our Wizard interface to create your Project Page. You don't have to know HTML programming and you don't need a place to host the Web activity you create. We do that for you.

Why did we do this?

We do technology staff development across the United States and Europe. Our signature workshop is entitled: "Using the Internet to Promote Inquiry-based Learning." During that workshop, we teacher educators how to build Project Pages using Web-editing software. Once created, we host their activities at our staff development Web site, Biopoint.com in our online gallery. After the workshop, teachers typically forget how to use Web-editing software if they do not use it frequently. Also, teachers typically do not have the ability to post Web documents to their school Web servers, or if they do, it can be a tedious process. So, to eliminate these two problems, we created myprojectpages.com. Fortunately, you don't have to attend our workshop to use the resource-it's available to any educator.

How can you contact us?

What skills are required?

An interesting question. Basically, the most important skill you need are the skills you already possess as a teacher. You have to be able to design a lesson, something teachers do all the time. Realize that myprojectpages.com is about teaching and learning, and really NOT about technology. The lesson plan design process that an experienced teacher already possesses is the fundamental skill required.

From a technology standpoint, if you can turn the computer on, type and use a mouse, you're all set. From a Web technology standpoint, it is important that you can search the World Wide Web effectively. To get the necessary background you need for searching, visit our search resources at Biopoint. Additionally, use our Biopoint search grid.

How do I get an account?

Go to the home page of myprojectpages.com. In the left hand margin, click Signup. It's in the Activities menu area. Fill in the necessary information and you are all set. You user name will be your email address and you can choose your own password. Remember, it's free.

Who can use myprojectpages.com?

Any educator at any instructional level can use myprojectpages.com. Students SHOULD NOT apply for an account.

Inappropriate use?

We regularly check myprojectpages for offensive content (and it has happened). We reserve the right to delete any account that is used inappropriately. Additionally, users who violate the signup procedures, either by failing to supply a proper login or by asking innappropriate (it's hard to disgust us, but some users have even made us blush!) password reminder questions, get the accounts deleted, no questions asked.

Our privacy policy?

Internet Innovations, Incorporated respects your privacy. If you provide personal information through a form or through email, we will not share that information with any third party. We will not lend, rent, trade, or sell your information under any circumstance. Personal information that you provide will be used by us to provide the best possible service we can. The Internet is an exciting place to be as it grows so quickly but, as with any rapid growth, there are unscrupulous people who take advantage of others. We promise to do all that we can at this site to protect you and your information.

How do my students login?

On the left margin (yellow) on the home page of myprojectpages.com, there is a menu item entitled Teaching Pages. Students simply type in your instructor code (available when you login next to your name) to access your library of Project Pages.