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Learning About the Internet
Many
people confuse the Internet with the Web, often using the two terms
synonymously. While these two media are woven together significantly,
the World Wide Web (otherwise known as the Web) is merely one component
(albeit a very prominent component) of the Internet. The Internet
is a broad network of computers around the world. Web pages—individual
pages found on the Internet—are connected to one another through
hypertext and hyperlinks. The Web is a collection of all of the
web pages and web sites connected together.
With
so much information available on the Internet and the Web, teachers
are left wondering, "How do I go about using the Internet in
my classroom? How do I find all of the wonderful resources I've
been hearing about? How can I get up to speed so that I can explain
the basic terminology to my students?"
This
section contains information and links to sites that can help teachers
learn how to navigate the Internet and Web, while also developing
a solid knowledge base of key Internet terminology.
Navigating
the Internet | Key Terminology
Navigating
the Internet
There
are many ways to navigate and use the Internet. But first, teachers
need to develop an understanding of the different types of information
available and how to locate them. Below are our favorite sites to
help teachers get started exploring the Internet right away. For
information about specific Internet tools to use, visit our Finding
Information section.
Sites
That Matter
Using
the Internet
This site describes the Internet, types of information available,
methods for exploring the Web, and research tools that teachers
can use. It also contains sections about evaluating resources, referencing
electronic information, collaborating online, and more.
www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/internet/intro.htm
WebTeacher:
Your Source for Web Knowledge
This web site provides tutorials for learning the basics about the
Web, communicating online, using mixed media formats and tools,
and constructing web pages. It also offers ideas for integrating
the Internet into the classroom and curriculum.
www.webteacher.org/windows.html
The
Help Web: A Guide to Getting Started on the Internet
This site provides links to sources of information that describe
the various components of the Internet, including the Web, email,
FTP, and newsgroups. It also provides links to sites that describe
common concerns, Internet jargon, and the history of the Web.
www.imaginarylandscape.com/helpweb/welcome.html
Beginner's
Guide to the Internet for Educators
This online tutorial provides educators with an overview and history
of the Internet and all of its navigational tools, including the
Web, email, mailing lists, newsgroups, chats, audio and video conferencing,
and more. Educators can also learn about the Internet's impact in
the classroom, how to search for information online, how to cite
information found online, and where the Internet is headed in the
future.
205.146.39.13/linktuts/bgtoc.htm
Schools
Online Self-Directed Web Mentoring Program
Developed by Apple Classroom of Tomorrow (ACOT), this self-paced
online tutorial takes teachers through a framework for learning
the basics of how to use the Internet, supporting instruction through
Internet use, integrating the Internet into the classroom, and using
the Internet for project-based, collaborative online learning. At
each step, teachers are provided with additional sources of information
to supplement the topic in the tutorial.
www.schoolsonline.org/webmentoring/english/index.htm
Key
Terminology
Before
students engage in Internet research projects, both teachers and
students need to become familiar with key Internet terminology.
A host of web sites have developed outstanding glossaries of important
vocabulary and lingo that teachers should be familiar with. Below
are links to our favorite web sites that contain comprehensive definitions
of important terminology.
Sites
That Matter
I-SAFE
America: Basic Internet Glossary
This site provides an extensive online glossary of basic Internet
terms. At the end of the glossary is a link to general Internet
safety awareness terminology.
www.isafe.org/glossary.htm
NetSmartz:
Internet Definitions
NetSmartz provides an even more extensive page of Internet terminology
and terms that every teacher and parent should familiarize themselves
with.
www.netsmartz.org/PARENTS/home/definit.html
www4teachers:
Technology Glossary
This online glossary of Internet terms is based on important words
used in www4teachers feature stories. Users can submit suggestions
or ask for help in defining a technical term. The glossary is also
accessible in Spanish.
www.4teachers.org/techalong/glossary/
NetLingo:
The Internet Dictionary
This comprehensive online dictionary contains more than 3000 terms,
definitions, and pieces of lingo associated with the Internet. Terms
can be searched alphabetically, by category, or by keyword.
www.netlingo.com/
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