Starting out on the Internet A Learning Journey for Teachers

by Roblyer, M. D.

• ISBN13: 9780131704572
• ISBN10: 0131704575
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-26
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Understanding URLs: How to Use Internet Addresses	1	(6)
Key Terms	1	(1)
Required Parts of a URL	1	(2)
Try This 1-1	2	(1)
Optional Parts of a URL	3	(1)
Try This 1-2	3	(1)
Three URL Uses	3	(2)
Try This 1-3	4	(1)
Try This 1-4	4	(1)
Try This 1-5	5	(1)
Exercises: Understanding URLs	5	(2)
Navigating the Net: How to Move Around in Web Pages	7	(4)
Key Terms	7	(1)
Four Ways to Navigate	7	(3)
Navigating with Links: Text and Images	7	(1)
Navigating with Forward and Back Buttons	8	(1)
Try This 2-1	9	(1)
Navigating with Go Menus	9	(1)
Try This 2-2	9	(1)
Exercises: Navigating the Net	10	(1)
Starting Up Search Engines: How to Locate Information on the Internet	11	(6)
Key Terms	11	(1)
What Is a Search Engine?	11	(1)
Two Ways to Use a Search Engine	12	(2)
Try This 3-1	12	(2)
Search Engine Sites	14	(1)
Try This 3-2	14	(1)
Keyword Search Strategies	14	(1)
Exercises: Starting Up Search Engines	15	(2)
Using Bookmarks or Favorites: How to Mark Web Pages for Later Use	17	(6)
Key Terms	17	(1)
Creating Bookmarks or Favorites	17	(1)
Try This 4-1	18	(1)
Deleting Bookmarks or Favorites	18	(1)
Organizing Bookmarks or Favorites	19	(1)
Try This 4-2	19	(1)
Exercises: Using Bookmarks or Favorites	20	(3)
Evaluating Internet Information: How to Assess Website Quality	23	(8)
Key Terms	23	(1)
Why You Should Be Careful	23	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Web Page Content	24	(1)
Try This 5-1	24	(1)
Criteria for Evaluating Web Page Design	24	(3)
More Information on Evaluating Web Pages	27	(2)
Exercises: Evaluating Internet Information	29	(2)
Avoiding Internet Pitfalls: How to Recognize and Prevent Problems	31	(6)
Key Terms	31	(1)
Five Types of Problems	31	(4)
Problem 1: Accessing Sites with Inappropriate Materials	31	(1)
Try This 6-1	32	(1)
Try This 6-2	32	(1)
Problem 2: Safety Issues for Students	32	(2)
Try This 6-3	34	(1)
Problem 3: Fraud on the Internet	34	(1)
Problem 4: Computer Viruses	34	(1)
Problem 5: Copyright Issues for Educators	35	(1)
Exercises: Avoiding Internet Pitfalls	35	(2)
Downloading and Using Images: How to Obtain and Use Internet Graphics	37	(6)
Key Terms	37	(1)
Why Images Are Important	37	(1)
Downloading Images	37	(2)
Try This 7-1	37	(2)
What to Do With Downloaded Images	39	(1)
Copyright Restrictions and Fair Use of Images and Other Media	40	(1)
Exercises: Downloading and Using Images	41	(2)
Downloading Plug-ins and Other Programs: How to Obtain Needed Web Resources	43	(6)
Key Terms	43	(1)
Downloadable Resources	43	(1)
Programs and Plug-ins	43	(2)
Downloading Plug-ins and Other Programs	45	(1)
Exercises: Downloading Plug-ins and Programs	46	(3)
Internet Troubleshooting: How to Recognize and Address Common Errors	49	(4)
Key Terms	49	(1)
Three Common Problems	49	(2)
Problem 1: No Browser Connection	49	(1)
Problem 2: No Site Connection	49	(1)
Problem 3: Internet Features Are Down	50	(1)
Exercises: Internet Troubleshooting	51	(2)
Integrating the Internet into Teaching: Strategies, Examples, and Create-Your-Own Lesson Exercises	53	(10)
Key Terms	53	(1)
Powerful Teaching and Learning Strategies	53	(5)
Activity 1: Electronic Pen pals (E-pals or Keypals)	53	(1)
Try This 10-1	53	(1)
Activity 2: Electronic Mentoring	54	(1)
Try This 10-2	54	(1)
Activity 3: Electronic (Virtual) Field Trips	54	(1)
Try This 10-3	55	(1)
Activity 4: Electronic Publishing	55	(1)
Try This 10-4	55	(1)
Activity 5: Group Product Development	56	(1)
Try This 10-5	56	(1)
Activity 6: Problem-based Learning	56	(1)
Try This 10-6	57	(1)
Activity 7: Social Action Projects	57	(1)
Try This 10-7	58	(1)
Creating Your Own Technology Integration Strategies	58	(3)
Try This 10-8	60	(1)
Exercises: Integrating the Internet into Teaching	61	(2)
Creating Your Own Website: The Basics	63	(6)
Key Terms	63	(1)
Why You May Want Your Own Site	63	(1)
What You Need to Develop Your Own Website	64	(1)
A Few Caveats When Creating Web Page Information	65	(1)
Recommended Eight-Step Development Sequence	65	(2)
Exercises: Creating Your Own Website---The Basics	67	(2)
Creating Your Own Website: Using Yahoo!® Geocities	69	(18)
Key Terms	69	(1)
Site Hosting Services	69	(1)
Benefits and Limitations of Site Hosting Services	69	(1)
Preparing to Develop a Web Page	70	(13)
Using Yahoo!® PageWizards	70	(1)
Try This 12-1	70	(7)
Using Yahoo!® PageBuilder	77	(1)
Try This 12-2	77	(6)
Exercises: Creating Your Own Website---Using Yahoo!® Geocities	83	(4)
Creating Your Own Website: Using Netscape Composer®	87	(12)
Key Term	87	(1)
Using Netscape Composer®	87	(8)
Try This 13-1	87	(1)
Step 1: Starting the First Page	87	(2)
Step 2: Saving the File	89	(1)
Step 3: Inserting and Formatting Text	89	(1)
Step 4: Inserting Graphics	90	(1)
Step 5: Inserting Tables	91	(1)
Step 6: Creating Additional Pages	91	(2)
Step 7: Inserting Links between Pages	93	(1)
Step 8: Inserting Links within a Page	94	(1)
Step 9: Previewing Pages in a Browser	94	(1)
Step 10: Uploading to a Server	94	(1)
Step 11: Using the URL	95	(1)
An Alternate Strategy: Modifying Existing Pages	95	(2)
Try This 13-2	96	(1)
Exercises: Creating Your Own Website---Using Netscape Composer®	97	(2)
Appendix: Answers to Exercise Questions	99	(4)
Index	103