Basic Internet Training

Purpose

Agenda for Today's Workshop

• Agenda
• List of Proficiencies

What is the Internet ?

• Cruise of the Internet
• "What is the Internet?" On-line Presentation
• Ten Internet Myths

How Can I Get Connected ?

• Connecting to the Internet Using SLIP/PPP
• Choosing an ISP: Considerations (4 points to help you choose the right provider)
• Search by Name for ISPs
• Short List of New Jersey Internet Service Providers

Important Internet Concepts

• What is a URL?
• What are Domain Names?
• ILC Glossary of Internet Terms

Introduction to Using Netscape's World Wide Web Browser

• Browsing the WWW (Exercises as well)
• How to Use Netscape
• Hotlist of URLs for Educators
• NJNIE's List of Cool Sites
• Other Interesting Math and Science Sites for Educators

Search the Internet for Curriculum

• NIE Curriulum Resource Page

5 Compelling Reasons to Use the Internet

Some unique uses of the Internet:

1. Continuously Updated "Realtime Data"
   • Live GOES 9 Satellite of the East Pacific
   • Recent Earthquake Events.
   • Live from Mars
2. Easy Communication with Peers and Experts
   • Ask a Hydrologist.
   • Water Sample Email Project
3. Source of Lab Simulations
   • IPPEX Interactive Physics Modules Good for Physical Science Classes (grades 7 or 8)
4. Publishing Student Work to the World
   • Akatsukayama HS Home Page
   • Parkside Elementary Special Projects Page.
5. Source of Unique Information
   
   • New Jersey School Report Cards

Directions for Email and Listserv

• Instructions for Setting up Rocketmail
• Directions on how to Subscribe/ Unsubscribe to NIE_Support
• 10 Netiquette Tips for Email
• Free Email Accounts

NJNIE's Brain Bustin Online Quiz!

• Online Quiz