Starting out on the Internet
A Learning Journey for Teachers
3rd Edition
Published on 30. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-13-170457-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
283 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-170457-2 (9780131704572)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
07/2002
2nd Edition
Pearson
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Content
Preface
Chapter 1 Understanding URLs: How to Use Internet Addresses
Chapter 2 Navigating the Net: How to Move Around in Web Pages
Chapter 3 Starting Up Search Engines: How to Locate Information on the Internet
Chapter 4 Using Bookmarks or Favorites: How to Mark Web Pages for Later Use
Chapter 5 Evaluating Internet Information: How to Assess Web Site Quality
Chapter 6 Avoiding Internet Pitfalls: How to Recognize and Prevent Problems
Chapter 7 Downloading and Using Images: How to Obtain and Use Internet Graphics
Chapter 8 Downloading Programs and Plug-Ins: How to Obtain Needed Web Resources
Chapter 9 Internet Troubleshooting: How to Recognize and Address Common Errors
Chapter 10 Integrating the Internet into Teaching: Strategies, Examples, and Create-Your-Own Lesson Exercises
Chapter 11 Creating Your Own Web Site: The Basics
Chapter 12 Creating Your Own Web Site: Using Yahoo Geocities
Chapter 13 Creating Your Own Web Site: Using Netscape Composer
Appendix Answers to Exercise Questions
Chapter 1 Understanding URLs: How to Use Internet Addresses
Chapter 2 Navigating the Net: How to Move Around in Web Pages
Chapter 3 Starting Up Search Engines: How to Locate Information on the Internet
Chapter 4 Using Bookmarks or Favorites: How to Mark Web Pages for Later Use
Chapter 5 Evaluating Internet Information: How to Assess Web Site Quality
Chapter 6 Avoiding Internet Pitfalls: How to Recognize and Prevent Problems
Chapter 7 Downloading and Using Images: How to Obtain and Use Internet Graphics
Chapter 8 Downloading Programs and Plug-Ins: How to Obtain Needed Web Resources
Chapter 9 Internet Troubleshooting: How to Recognize and Address Common Errors
Chapter 10 Integrating the Internet into Teaching: Strategies, Examples, and Create-Your-Own Lesson Exercises
Chapter 11 Creating Your Own Web Site: The Basics
Chapter 12 Creating Your Own Web Site: Using Yahoo Geocities
Chapter 13 Creating Your Own Web Site: Using Netscape Composer
Appendix Answers to Exercise Questions