A Plan for Staff In-Service
| Objective: | Teachers will understand the numerous ways the Internet can create a variety of learning experiences. |
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Overheads
Glossary Handout
Exploration Handout
Responsible Use Handout
Internet Address Handout |
Video - Amazing Internet or Global Quest
Computer with Internet connection
LCD projection panel
Overhead projector
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Procedure: |
Show and discuss Overhead #1 - "Why Should Teachers Learn About the Internet"
Overhead # 2 - "What is the Internet"
- A vast global network of networks that spans the globe
- Millions of computers connected via high speed communications lines
- Connected by Internet protocol- a common language so different computers can communicate
- Been around for 26 years-started by Defense Department("ARPANet")
- 1983 split- MILnet and NFSnet-National Science Foundation
- Evolved into today's INTERNET- 90% private companies funded
Overhead # 3 - "Internet Growth"
- "Web"- caused explosion of growth-like black & white to color TV
- May 10-57 million people worldwide- 273,000 web sites
Overhead #4 - "Common Info Access/Exchange Methods"
Show Video - The Amazing Internet or Global Quest
Distribute Responsible Use Handout and discuss
Overhead # 5 - Parts of a Web Address
- Just introduce concept of URL ( Universal Resource Locator). It's the address for a site on the Web and most common way of using Internet. You can use the address to go to specific site or jump between linked sites. If you click on an underlined word in blue, you will go to another site. This moving between sites is called " surfing the net" A later session will cover this in greater depth.
Hands-On Activity - Give group Internet Address Handout
- Allow them time to explore sites with background on Internet such as:
http://www.classroom.net/
- Tutorials, educational links and resources
http://k12.cnidr.org:90/
-EdWeb- guide to education related issues concerning the Internet
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