The Internet for Teachers for Dummies [Paperback]

Bard Williams (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Dummies | Publication Date: November 8, 1996

A guide for teachers which provides information on hooking up, e-mail, news, using Web browsers, education sites and teacher-tested activities for students. The enclosed CD-ROM contains Internet access software, a Web browser, e-mail set-up, SLIP, PPP and ISDN dial-up.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

As one of the designers of a statewide program in 1994 to get pre-college educators online, I appreciate the many challenges to deploying the Internet in schools. Williams has written a book that I'd heartily recommend to the latest crop of educators getting online. Like all books in the IDG series, it is clearly laid out, filled with truly useful tips and hints, and addresses the particular needs of its intended audience very well. The section on how to incorporate the Internet into the curriculum is especially valuable. Highly Recommended! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Whether you're a new Internet surfer or a seasoned Net-veteran, The Internet For Teachers, 2nd Edition, gives you all the information you need to take advantage of the mother-of-all computer networks in your classroom. Discover the wonders of the Internet with this easy-to-use guide that is designed to help you tap into new resources and tear down those classroom walls to bring the Internet right to your desktop. Fond out how to access electronic mail, chat live with other Internet users, swap software, browse the World Wide Web, and more!

Inside, find guidance on becoming a "cyber-teacher" in no time:

• Get connected to the Internet and explore hundreds of Web and Internet sites
• Try teacher-tested activities for using the Internet in your classroom
• Discover how to download documents, programs, sounds, and movies from the Internet
• Get clear, easy-to-follow explanations for sending and receiving e-mail
• Master Gopher, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), telnet, FTP, and more
• Figure out how to use netiquette (Internet etiquette)
• Discover Java, Shockwave, and other Internet tools

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Computers); 2nd edition (November 8, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764500589
• ISBN-13: 978-0764500589
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,040,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teachers starting in the profession, March 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Internet for Teachers for Dummies (Paperback)

This book allowed me to work with the interent in many areas. I have been able to locate information I did not believe existed on-line. Williams explains things in easy to understand language and then walks you through the exercise. The glossary is also very helpful for the computer neophyte. The attached CD installs Adobe Acrobat Reader and explains its many uses. I found this particularly helpful in downloading material on-line. This book is a must for any person wanting to use the Internet effectively.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One for every inservice teacher, September 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Internet For Teachers®, The (Paperback)

We just reviewed 35 books for our inservice program and chose this one. We're buying one for every teacher in the town. It's perfect for beginners and advanced teachers learning the Net.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best resource for educators.., July 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Internet for Teachers for Dummies (Paperback)

I used this as a text in my professional development courses. Everyone loved it.

I've reordered for all my courses next year. A must read!