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The Internet in the Classroom

The Internet in the Classroom. EDU 346. The internet is best described as a “network of networks”. The Internet. Terms to Know. AUP - Acceptable Use Policy Baud Rate - information transmission rate in bits/second. Browser - Software that allows you to navigate internet

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The Internet in the Classroom

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  1. The Internet in the Classroom EDU 346

  2. The internet is best described as a “network of networks” The Internet

  3. Terms to Know • AUP - Acceptable Use Policy • Baud Rate - information transmission rate in bits/second. • Browser - Software that allows you to navigate internet • Distribution List - group of e-mail addresses that can be used as a unit

  4. Terms to Know • Domain Name - part of your e-mail address after the @ sign. • Filtering - automatic sorting e-mail according to sender, words in messages, message topics, etc. • Flaming - use of abusive language in e-mail • Home Page - screens on WWW

  5. Terms to Know • IP Address - Internet Protocol. A series of numbers that identify a particular computer on the internet. (xxx.xxx.xx.xx, with all values being less than 256) • Internet Service Provider - Public or private access points to the internet. (Ex. AOL, CompuServe, LVC) • ISDN - Integrated Service Digital Network.

  6. Terms to Know • Kbps - 1000 bits per second. The higher the number the faster the connection. • LAN - Local Area Network • Listserv - Automated system for delivering e-mail • Mbps - 1,000,000 bits per second

  7. Terms to Know • Newsgroup - Area on internet dedicated to information on specific topic. Users can post messages and respond directly to posted messages • PPP - Point-to-Point Protocol. One of two standard ways to connect to internet via telephone lines. • Shouting - Using ALL CAPS in a message

  8. Terms to Know • SLIP - Serial Line Internet Protocol. One of two standard ways to connect to the internet • Spamming - Bombarding an individual with e-mail in response to some form of offensive behavior on the internet. • URL - Uniform Resource Locator.

  9. Terms to Know • Video Conferencing - Live or almost live video over the internet. Often used for meeting at a distance • WAN - Wide Area Network • WWW - World Wide Web

  10. Evaluating Internet Information • Purpose • Is the material designed for your student audience? • What is the goal of the site? • Who supports the site and what is their goal in presenting the information?

  11. Evaluating Internet Information • Authority • Does the individual or group who constructed the information have the knowledge or experience to be considered reliable? • Does the author site other authorities? • Are you confident that the individual or group that constructed the information is well qualified?

  12. Evaluating Internet Information • Scope • Does the content appear to be useful for your purpose • Does the site provide links to other sites that would allow for greater breadth of detail? • Do you need to conduct a search to find additional information?

  13. Evaluating Internet Information • Format • Is the material clearly presented? • Is the information presented in a format that is easily understood? • Is there a statement as to whether you can reproduce this information for educational purposes?

  14. Evaluating Internet Information • Acceptance of Material • Have you contacted others on the Net to determine if the material is useful? • Does this material come from a source that is widely recognized? • Does the site provide information as to how many individuals access the site?

  15. Sources Ryder, R. J., & Hughes, T., Internet for Educators, Merrill, 1998. ISBN 0-13-699075-4 Pejsa, J., Success in College: Using the Internet, Houghton Mifflin Co. 1998. ISBN 0-395-83016-8 Churma, M., A Guide to Integrating Technology Standards into the Curriculum, Merrill. 1999. ISBN 0-13-974114-3

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