A Teacher's Guide to the Internet is an introduction to the Internet for k12 teachers. Topics covered include Internet navigational tools, online teaching tools, online communication, web searching, and classroom related web sites such as the Georgia QCC's. and the Georgia Learning Connections.

This class is organized into six sections and while students may work on this class at their own pace, they may find the schedule of completing one section per week to be helpful in managing their time.

Section One

Orientation to the requirements of the class and class tools. We'll review the syllabus and post introductions to the class webboard. The Link Share script will be demonstrated. We'll look at how to set up bookmarks and favorites on the students' web browsers.

Section Two

Introduction to the Internet, including the Primary Tools of the Internet. A brief explanation of what these major tools are with examples of how they can be used in the K12 environment. · email · telnet · FTP · World Wide Web

Section Three

Communication and Community Methods that can be used to support professional development and to communicate with parents and administration. Consider forging a sense of community online for teachers, students and their families. Mailing Lists, Web boards, Chat rooms (for educational purposes of course! ;-)

Section Four

The best resources available on the Internet. The Georgia Learning Connections for lesson plans, Galileo for research and myriad links for use in the classroom and for professional development.

Section Five

How to search the Internet for more resources. Search strategies and a lab to guide you through the steps of a search.

Section Six

How to evaluate what you find on the Internet.