Chap 9: "The Internet: A Learning Environment" by Rory McGreal

• Linking people from all over to be in same class.
• Allows for anonymity
• Evolution of Net
• Vocab:
  asynchronous/synchronous
  hypermedia/hypertext
  multimedia
  Telnet, gopher, ftp, usenet, veronica, archie, wais
  browsers: mosaic, netscape, IE, Opera, Cello, lynx
  CMC, CAI
  IRC, MOO, MUD, Chat, IM
  Multitasking

  When developing a web page for education, use multiple files instead of scrolling.

  Notes to Instructors

  make references to other sites on net via hypertext

  archive work

  post notes

  have students do own page

  be consistent (use templates)

  employ multimedia to a degree

  have scholars use lists

  AVOID:

  overwhelming learner with info

  scrolling, use files

  using too much multimedia

  not using hyperlinks

  using too much text, use bullets...

  not checking links to be sure they work

  using large files and graphics

  Always check website for dead links, grammar/spelling, timeliness of content.

  See CyberEnglish