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Working with and using computers and network technologies may be new to some of us. Even those who have used technology before have occasional questions or need additional information.

In order to assist you in your technology training efforts, we have assembled some online information resources, which will help you get started and give you basics on hardware, software and networking tools.

I - Master the Basics

About Internet for Beginners: Master the Basics www.learnthenet.com/english/section/intbas.html

Comments: This site provides basic information on:

  • Making Connections
  • Modems
  • Monitor Setting
  • Netiquette
  • Birth of the Net
  • Net Anatomy
  • The Future

II - Using E-mail

Harness E-mail www.learnthenet.com/english/section/email.html

Comments: This site provides basic information on:

  • How it Works
  • Understanding E-mail Addresses
  • Step-By-Step Sending an E-mail Message
  • Attaching Files
  • Step-By-Step Sending E-mail Attachments
  • Web-based E-mail
  • Managing your E-mail
  • Mailing Lists

III. - PowerPoint Presentations

PowerPoint in the Classroom www.actden.com/pp

Comments: Tips on how to use this software tool for presenting information in the classroom. This site provides basic information on:

  • Creating Slides
  • Adding Motion
  • Adding Sound
  • Timing
  • Implementation

IV - Multimedia Skills

ThinkQuest: Multimedia Applications on a Shoe-String Budget; Steps for Integrating Multimedia Into Classroom Instruction http://library.thinkquest.org/50001/Guidelines.htm

Comments: This site offers information on how to integrate multimedia techniques into the classroom.

Webmonkey Multimedia Tutorial http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/multimedia/tutorials/tutorial3.html

Comments: Eight days of multimedia tutorials that focus on the current state of multimedia, RealAudio, RealVideo, and RealFlash, etc. technologies.

V - Building a Web site

About Internet For Beginners: Build a Website www.learnthenet.com/english/section/webpubl.html

Comments: This site provides basic information on:

  • Under Construction
  • Identifying Content for Your Site
  • HTML Overview
  • Working with Graphics
  • Advanced Web Tools
  • Finding a Home for Your Site
  • Maintenance and Updating

VI - Videoconferencing in the Classroom

Desktop Videoconferencing Tandberg.net

Comments: This site offers resources that include:

  • Education Solutions Sheet
  • White Papers
  • Programs
  • Teacher Training
  • How-To's
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