Surfer
 
Welcome to the TNT surfer development page.
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.

 

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.


 
 
 
Your resources

Yahoo!
One of the most popular sites on the Web to locate information.

About
A popular place to learn just about anything.

bored.com
Intesting and even bizzare things to do when you're bored!

ebay
A popular place to buy or sell used merchandise online.

Canada's SchoolNet
A great Canadian educational web site with over 5,000 learning resources,


 

INTRODUCTION TO THE NET
What's 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
 
  • Internet
  • World Wide Web
  • Modem
  • Baud rate
  • Browser
  • Hypertext
  • Hyperlinks
  • HTTP
  • FTP
  • URL
  • Home page
  • Search engine
  • Bookmarks
  • email
  • Your resources

    Web Primer
    WebTeacher

    Beginners Central
    Northern Webs

    Introduction to the Internet for Teachers
    Nicole Yankelovich

    Introduction to the Internet
    St. Thomas University
     


     

    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!
     

     

    Key terms to watch for
     
  • email address
  • Recipient
  • Sender
  • Attachment
  • Newsgroups
  • Mail lists
  • Threaded discussion
  • Chat
  • MUD's and MOO's
  • Your resources

    A Beginners Guide to Effective email
    Kaitlin Duck Sherwood

    Introduction to Electronic Mail
    nmit

    Using the Internet
    techsoup.org

    About Newsgroups
    internet101.org

    Using email in the Classroom
    CMIS

    Using the Internet - Chat
    SOFWeb

    CatholiCity Crosstalk Discussion Groups
    catholicity.com


     

    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
     
  • Log in
  • User name
  • Alias
  • Your resources

    Catholic Community Chat Centre

    N'sync chat

    FatCatCafe

    Top Chat Sites

    FreeChatNow

    1chatblvd

    Chatting Room


     
     

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