Internet Guide for Teachers & Students

This Internet guide will help educators understand and present the basic concepts of the Internet by offering definitions of relevant terms, clear explanations of concepts, useful diagrams and pictures, and many resources on the Web. For example, there is information on Internet safety, RSS feeds, blogs, technology integration, podcasts, and more. This guide is useful for teachers and students alike.

Getting Started What Is the Internet? Print a worksheet that explains the organization and history of the Internet. Internet Connection An explanation of how computers and users connect to the Internet. The World Wide Web What Is the World Wide Web? The most common feature of the Internet, the World Wide Web, is explained in detail. Using a Web Browser A general overview of browsers (applications that allow you to view pages on the World Wide Web). Links Navigating from one page to another or from one site to another via links is examined. Buttons and Menus on Browsers Discover the features of the navigation buttons and menus on browsers. Using URLs By understanding the address system on the World Wide Web (URL) you will be able to navigate more easily. What Are Blogs, RSS Feeds, and Podcasts? Learn the basics about Blogs, Podcasts, and RSS Feeds, technologies that can help you prepare for various lessons in your classroom. Finding Information Search Engines and Web Guides Read about the components of search engines, Web portals, Web guides, and more. Search Tips This easy-to-use list of tips will help find the information you are looking for on the Web.

Telecommunications Email Overview Learn about how email works. Parts of an Email Message The key parts of email messages are explained. Keypals Use this printable to help your students find a "keypal"—penpals who write each other over the Internet. Communicating with Groups Online Listservs, newsgroups, and chat rooms are analyzed. Netiquette Netiquette -- Internet Etiquette The rules of polite conduct and legal usage of materials are explained. Internet Safety Filtering Software One way to ensure the safety of children on the Internet is with filtering software. Limiting Children to Appropriate Content on the Web Find logical ways to keep children on safe sites. Sample Acceptable Use Policy Try the acceptable use policy, and draft a letter to parents using the sample provided. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Internet Glossaries Internet Glossary Over 70 terms -- from cyberspace to spam -- are defined. Glossary of Internet Acronyms and Emoticons The acronyms abbreviate common phrases and slang we're all familiar with, and the emoticons (also known as "smileys") combine letters, symbols, and numbers to create faces that express emotions visually.