Net Curriculum: An Educator?s Guide to Using the Internet [Paperback]

Linda C. Joseph (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999

All of the information that educators need to put the Internet and World Wide Web to immediate use is in this book. Included are Web sites, search engines, research tips, online projects, and virtual field trips that have been reviewed by educators who are using the Web in their classrooms. The books topics from the basics of getting connected to copyrighting a school’s Web page. K–12 teachers, librarians, and media specialists will find projects and activities on subjects ranging from art to math to social studies.

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"Contains a wealth of basic and specific information for using the Internet as a resource for teaching. There is information about citing electronic references, how to do research ... ideas for projects and activities, where to find copyright rules, sources for art. ... Helpful appendices cover getting connected, accessing information, and electronic publishing. This book can be appreciated by the novice and the practiced Internet user."

About the Author

Linda C. Joseph is a Library Media Specialist and Webmistress in the Columbus Public School System. She is the author of World Link: An Internet Guide for Educators, Parents, and Students. She is a part-time instructor and writes the “Cyberbee” column for Multimedia Schools magazine. She lives in Dublin, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 193 pages
• Publisher: Information Today, Inc. (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910965307
• ISBN-13: 978-0910965309
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,598,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Offers Great Online Educational Opportunities!, February 23, 2000

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This review is from: Net Curriculum: An Educator?s Guide to Using the Internet (Paperback)

The Internet has opened up a number of educational opportunities in recent years that have allowed parents, teachers, and students the opportunity to take advantage of a great wealth of information. Linda Joseph has written Net Curriculum to provide her readers a glimpse of what the online world has to offer in the way of educational opportunities.

A number of Websites have sprung up offering a variety of educational assistance. Many target specific ages and grades and others meet specific educational objectives. Linda Joseph presents her readers with a broad range of educational Website categories. Topically listed Websites cover art, biographies, geography, government, history, immigration, law, math, music, science, social studies, writing, and more!

Other helpful Websites listed in the book offer readers access to actual lesson ideas and activities, many of which educators and children alike will find quite interesting. Viewing from the lenses of live video cams, viewing Civil War photographs, visiting online museums and art galleries, publishing news and stories online, and sending Web postcards are some of the activities featured in the book!

Linda Joseph offers her readers basic information on getting connected, accessing online information, sharing information with others, Web publishing, student safety, copyright infringement, fair use, and acceptable use issues. Readers will learn the basic principles of Web design while creating their own school Website!

This book is ideal for home school and public school teachers, parents, and Web developers who are looking for answers on how to make use of Internet technology to broaden the scope of available educational materials. There is an abundance of resources online and Linda Joseph has opened the door for accessing much of it!