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The Internet And Education : Uses And Issues, Ronald William Fitch Jan 1998

The Internet And Education : Uses And Issues, Ronald William Fitch

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The purpose of this paper is two-fold. First, to provide a short overview of how the Internet, especially e-mail and the World Wide Web (WWW), is used in education for all age groups, elementary school through university and corporate training. Second, to examine current issues surrounding the use of the Internet in education. This paper will answer the question "What is the current state of the Internet in education?" Educational uses of the Internet as supplemental tools to classroom learning will be defined and discussed.


The Integration Of The Superhighway Into The Classroom : The Advantages And Disadvantages And Precautions That Need To Be Taken When Allowing The Internet Into The Classroom, Shawn Louise Maly Jan 1998

The Integration Of The Superhighway Into The Classroom : The Advantages And Disadvantages And Precautions That Need To Be Taken When Allowing The Internet Into The Classroom, Shawn Louise Maly

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Today few educators go without using some kinds of computer technology. Every year the number of schools connected to the Internet grows, as does the number of teachers with their own e-mail accounts. Now we seem to be heading into the areas of virtual instruction and virtual classrooms. The growth of computers is going to continue; it is inevitable. As we continue moving forward in education and technology, what are the advantages, disadvantages and precautions that need to be taken to integrate the Superhighway into the everyday classroom?


Virtual Classrooms : A Look At Educational Uses Of The Internet, Beth Voss Kuehl Jan 1997

Virtual Classrooms : A Look At Educational Uses Of The Internet, Beth Voss Kuehl

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This research paper will look at how the Internet, specifically email and the Web, has been utilized within the educational system. This paper will answer the question "How is the Internet being used in various K-12 classrooms in the United States?" Each educational use of the Internet will be defined and a brief description will be given of each. In addition, the Internet tools necessary to access these uses will be discussed. Special attention will also be given to certain elements and outcomes to particular educational uses of the Internet. The advantages and disadvantages of each educational use will also …