Starting Out on the Internet : A Learning Journey for Teachers

by Roblyer, M. D.

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3rd

ISBN13:

9780131704572

ISBN10:

0131704575

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

7/26/2005

Publisher(s):

Pearson

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For courses in Internet for Educators. The third edition of Starting Out on the Internet: A Learning Journey for Teachers provides instructors and students with the basics to become a knowledgeable Internet user and to skillfully use the Internet as a teaching and learning resource. Step-by-step procedures move readers through the basics of navigation, such as understanding URLs to using search engines, to classroom-specific concerns such as evaluating website quality and integrating the Internet into teaching. It also includes more advanced education-related uses of the Internet, such as downloading and using images, downloading programs and plug-ins, and creating a website. Whether learning individually on a personal computer or in a lab course, this handy and easy guide familiarizes readers with all the Internet has to offer.

Understanding URLs: How to Use Internet Addresses

(6)

Key Terms

(1)

Required Parts of a URL

(2)

Try This 1-1

(1)

Optional Parts of a URL

(1)

Try This 1-2

(1)

Three URL Uses

(2)

Try This 1-3

(1)

Try This 1-4

(1)

Try This 1-5

(1)

Exercises: Understanding URLs

(2)

Navigating the Net: How to Move Around in Web Pages

(4)

Key Terms

(1)

Four Ways to Navigate

(3)

Navigating with Links: Text and Images

(1)

Navigating with Forward and Back Buttons

(1)

Try This 2-1

(1)

Navigating with Go Menus

(1)

Try This 2-2

(1)

Exercises: Navigating the Net

(1)

Starting Up Search Engines: How to Locate Information on the Internet

(6)

Key Terms

(1)

What Is a Search Engine?

(1)

Two Ways to Use a Search Engine

(2)

Try This 3-1

(2)

Search Engine Sites

(1)

Try This 3-2

(1)

Keyword Search Strategies

(1)

Exercises: Starting Up Search Engines

(2)

Using Bookmarks or Favorites: How to Mark Web Pages for Later Use

(6)

Key Terms

(1)

Creating Bookmarks or Favorites

(1)

Try This 4-1

(1)

Deleting Bookmarks or Favorites

(1)

Organizing Bookmarks or Favorites

(1)

Try This 4-2

(1)

Exercises: Using Bookmarks or Favorites

(3)

Evaluating Internet Information: How to Assess Website Quality

(8)

Key Terms

(1)

Why You Should Be Careful

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating Web Page Content

(1)

Try This 5-1

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating Web Page Design

(3)

More Information on Evaluating Web Pages

(2)

Exercises: Evaluating Internet Information

(2)

Avoiding Internet Pitfalls: How to Recognize and Prevent Problems

(6)

Key Terms

(1)

Five Types of Problems

(4)

Problem 1: Accessing Sites with Inappropriate Materials

(1)

Try This 6-1

(1)

Try This 6-2

(1)

Problem 2: Safety Issues for Students

(2)

Try This 6-3

(1)

Problem 3: Fraud on the Internet

(1)

Problem 4: Computer Viruses

(1)

Problem 5: Copyright Issues for Educators

(1)

Exercises: Avoiding Internet Pitfalls

(2)

Downloading and Using Images: How to Obtain and Use Internet Graphics

(6)

Key Terms

(1)

Why Images Are Important

(1)

Downloading Images

(2)

Try This 7-1

(2)

What to Do With Downloaded Images

(1)

Exercises: Downloading and Using Images

(2)

Downloading Plug-ins and Other Programs: How to Obtain Needed Web Resources

(6)

Key Terms

(1)

Downloadable Resources

(1)

Programs and Plug-ins

(2)

Downloading Plug-ins and Other Programs

(1)

Exercises: Downloading Plug-ins and Programs

(3)

Internet Troubleshooting: How to Recognize and Address Common Errors

(4)

Key Terms

(1)

Three Common Problems

(2)

Problem 1: No Browser Connection

(1)

Problem 2: No Site Connection

(1)

Problem 3: Internet Features Are Down

(1)

Exercises: Internet Troubleshooting

(2)

Integrating the Internet into Teaching: Strategies, Examples, and Create-Your-Own Lesson Exercises

(10)

Key Terms

(1)

Powerful Teaching and Learning Strategies

(5)

Activity 1: Electronic Pen pals (E-pals or Keypals)

(1)

Try This 10-1

(1)

Activity 2: Electronic Mentoring

(1)

Try This 10-2

(1)

Activity 3: Electronic (Virtual) Field Trips

(1)

Try This 10-3

(1)

Activity 4: Electronic Publishing

(1)

Try This 10-4

(1)

Activity 5: Group Product Development

(1)

Try This 10-5

(1)

Activity 6: Problem-based Learning

(1)

Try This 10-6

(1)

Activity 7: Social Action Projects

(1)

Try This 10-7

(1)

Creating Your Own Technology Integration Strategies

(3)

Try This 10-8

(1)

Exercises: Integrating the Internet into Teaching

(2)

Creating Your Own Website: The Basics

(6)

Key Terms

(1)

Why You May Want Your Own Site

(1)

What You Need to Develop Your Own Website

(1)

A Few Caveats When Creating Web Page Information

(1)

Recommended Eight-Step Development Sequence

(2)

Exercises: Creating Your Own Website---The Basics

(2)

Creating Your Own Website: Using Yahoo!® Geocities

(18)

Key Terms

(1)

Site Hosting Services

(1)

Benefits and Limitations of Site Hosting Services

(1)

Preparing to Develop a Web Page

(13)

Using Yahoo!® PageWizards

(1)

Try This 12-1

(7)

Using Yahoo!® PageBuilder

(1)

Try This 12-2

(6)

Exercises: Creating Your Own Website---Using Yahoo!® Geocities

(4)

Creating Your Own Website: Using Netscape Composer®

(12)

Key Term

(1)

Using Netscape Composer®

(8)

Try This 13-1

(1)

Step 1: Starting the First Page

(2)

Step 2: Saving the File

(1)

Step 3: Inserting and Formatting Text

(1)

Step 4: Inserting Graphics

(1)

Step 5: Inserting Tables

(1)

Step 6: Creating Additional Pages

(2)

Step 7: Inserting Links between Pages

(1)

Step 8: Inserting Links within a Page

(1)

Step 9: Previewing Pages in a Browser

(1)

Step 10: Uploading to a Server

(1)

Step 11: Using the URL

(1)

An Alternate Strategy: Modifying Existing Pages

(2)

Try This 13-2

(1)

Exercises: Creating Your Own Website---Using Netscape Composer®

(2)

Appendix: Answers to Exercise Questions

(4)

Index

103

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