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| If you are new to Internet and other educational technologies, then get set for a great experience! To obtain the skills listed below, just click on the links in the corresponding resource section on the right. You are not expected to use all of the resources, just the ones that appeal to you. |
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VISITING SOME INTERESTING SITES |
| What's
this all about?
If you haven't already done a little exploring on the Net, here are a few popular sites to get you started. |
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Your
resources
Yahoo!
About
bored.com
ebay
Canada's
SchoolNet
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INTRODUCTION TO THE NET |
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this all about?
If you're a little 'Internet shy', then here is a great place to start learning about all of the features and benefits of the Internet and the World Wide Web. |
Key
terms to look for
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Your
resources
Web
Primer
Beginners
Central
Introduction
to the Internet for Teachers
Introduction
to the Internet
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COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE NET |
| What's
this all about?
Electronic mail or email, is the most frequently used application on the Internet. On an average day last year, 8.2 billion email messages were sent worldwide. Email,
newsgroups and other tools and modes of Net communication can have interesting
applications in the classroom. It is also important to ensure that any
outside communication is safe for our kids!
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Key
terms to watch for
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Your
resources
A
Beginners Guide to Effective email
Introduction
to Electronic Mail
Using
the Internet
About
Newsgroups
Using
email in the Classroom
Using
the Internet - Chat
CatholiCity
Crosstalk Discussion Groups
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CHATTING UP A STORM! |
| What's
this all about?
Why are chat rooms so popular with our students? Check out some of them for yourself and who knows, you may get hooked on them as well! |
Key
terms
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Your resources |
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