Rent 9780131704572 | Starting Out on the Internet : A Learning Journey for Teachers

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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.

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Understanding URLs: How to Use Internet Addresses

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Key Terms

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Required Parts of a URL

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Try This 1-1

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Optional Parts of a URL

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Try This 1-2

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Three URL Uses

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Try This 1-3

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Try This 1-4

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Try This 1-5

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Exercises: Understanding URLs

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Navigating the Net: How to Move Around in Web Pages

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Key Terms

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Four Ways to Navigate

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Navigating with Links: Text and Images

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Navigating with Forward and Back Buttons

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Try This 2-1

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Navigating with Go Menus

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Try This 2-2

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Exercises: Navigating the Net

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

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Key Terms

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What Is a Search Engine?

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Two Ways to Use a Search Engine

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Try This 3-1

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Search Engine Sites

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Try This 3-2

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Keyword Search Strategies

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Exercises: Starting Up Search Engines

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

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Key Terms

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Creating Bookmarks or Favorites

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Try This 4-1

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Deleting Bookmarks or Favorites

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Organizing Bookmarks or Favorites

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Try This 4-2

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Exercises: Using Bookmarks or Favorites

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Evaluating Internet Information: How to Assess Website Quality

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Key Terms

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Why You Should Be Careful

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Criteria for Evaluating Web Page Content

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Try This 5-1

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Criteria for Evaluating Web Page Design

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More Information on Evaluating Web Pages

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Exercises: Evaluating Internet Information

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Avoiding Internet Pitfalls: How to Recognize and Prevent Problems

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Key Terms

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Five Types of Problems

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Problem 1: Accessing Sites with Inappropriate Materials

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Problem 2: Safety Issues for Students

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Try This 6-3

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Problem 3: Fraud on the Internet

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Problem 4: Computer Viruses

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Problem 5: Copyright Issues for Educators

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Exercises: Avoiding Internet Pitfalls

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

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Key Terms

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Why Images Are Important

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Downloading Images

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Try This 7-1

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What to Do With Downloaded Images

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Exercises: Downloading and Using Images

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

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Key Terms

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Downloadable Resources

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Programs and Plug-ins

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Downloading Plug-ins and Other Programs

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Exercises: Downloading Plug-ins and Programs

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Internet Troubleshooting: How to Recognize and Address Common Errors

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Key Terms

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Three Common Problems

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Problem 1: No Browser Connection

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Problem 2: No Site Connection

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Problem 3: Internet Features Are Down

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Exercises: Internet Troubleshooting

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

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Key Terms

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Powerful Teaching and Learning Strategies

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

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Activity 2: Electronic Mentoring

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Try This 10-2

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Activity 3: Electronic (Virtual) Field Trips

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Try This 10-3

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Activity 4: Electronic Publishing

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Try This 10-4

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Activity 5: Group Product Development

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Activity 6: Problem-based Learning

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Activity 7: Social Action Projects

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Creating Your Own Technology Integration Strategies

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Try This 10-8

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Exercises: Integrating the Internet into Teaching

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Creating Your Own Website: The Basics

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Key Terms

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Why You May Want Your Own Site

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What You Need to Develop Your Own Website

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A Few Caveats When Creating Web Page Information

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Recommended Eight-Step Development Sequence

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Exercises: Creating Your Own Website---The Basics

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Creating Your Own Website: Using Yahoo!® Geocities

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Key Terms

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Site Hosting Services

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Benefits and Limitations of Site Hosting Services

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Preparing to Develop a Web Page

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Using Yahoo!® PageWizards

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Try This 12-1

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Using Yahoo!® PageBuilder

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Try This 12-2

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

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Creating Your Own Website: Using Netscape Composer®

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Key Term

(1)

Using Netscape Composer®

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Try This 13-1

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Step 1: Starting the First Page

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Step 2: Saving the File

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Step 3: Inserting and Formatting Text

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Step 4: Inserting Graphics

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Step 5: Inserting Tables

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Step 6: Creating Additional Pages

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Step 7: Inserting Links between Pages

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Step 8: Inserting Links within a Page

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Step 9: Previewing Pages in a Browser

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Step 10: Uploading to a Server

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Step 11: Using the URL

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An Alternate Strategy: Modifying Existing Pages

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Try This 13-2

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

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Appendix: Answers to Exercise Questions

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Index

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