Parents' Guide to the Internet

This Parents' Guide to the Internet is intended to help parents--regardless of their level of technological know-how--make use of the on-line world as an important educational tool. The guide cuts through the overwhelming amount of consumer information to give parents an introduction to the Internet and how to navigate it. The guide suggests how parents can allow their children to tap into the wonders of the Internet while safeguarding them from its potential hazards.

Internet Resources for K-8 Students

Although there are many content-rich resource sites for elementary and middle school students on the World Wide Web, finding such sites can often be difficult. This article describes K-8 curriculum-related Web sites that will be of interest to students, teachers, parents and librarians..

An Introduction to Internet Resources for K-12 Educators

Recently, through state and regional education networks and commercial providers, the vast resources of the Internet are increasingly available to administrators, school library media specialists, and classroom teachers. This digest lists a sample of no cost Internet resources of special interest to K-12 educators.

Helping Early Childhood Teacher Education Students Learn Internet

The Internet is a vast community of people and resources. By integrating Internet use into early childhood teacher education programs, early childhood teacher educators enhance the educational experiences of their students and prepare them to be active participants in the global ECE community.

How Can Computer Networking Be Used in the Classroom?

Computer networks change everyday classroom activities into exciting, unique projects involving the interaction of students and teachers worldwide. This article explores the benefits and applications of computer networks in K-12 classrooms. It presents the basics for getting started and introduces sample networks.

An Introduction to Internet Resources for K-12 Educators

Recently, through state and regional education networks and commercial providers, the vast resources of the Internet are increasingly available to administrators, school library media specialists, and classroom teachers. This digest lists a sample of no cost Internet resources of special interest to K-12 educators.

Survey Finds Parents Missing Out on Their Teen's Online Experience

On the eve of the 1998 White House Internet Summit: Digital Media Content for Children and Teens, a survey of online teens conducted by Talk City™, the Internet's leading Community site, discloses that the majority of parents of online teens aren't involved in their children's online explorations, even though 2/3 of their kids think parental involvement and controls are an effective technique.

More Than Just the Internet: Technology for Language Teaching

At a time when technology-enhanced learning tends to be associated with Internet-based applications like the World Wide Web, it is important to remember that non-Internet technology tools remain very useful aids for the language student and teacher.