DOCUMENT RESUME ED 400 784 IR 018 130 AUTHOR Kinslow, John TITLE Internet Jones: An Educator's Guide to Traveling on the Information Superhighway! INSTITUTION Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education, Philadelphia, PA.; Research for Better Schools, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. SPONS AGENCY Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, D.C. PUB DATE [96] CONTRACT R168R50012 NOTE 21p. PUB TYPE Creative Works (Literature,Drama,Fine Arts) (030) Guides Non-Classroom Use (055) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Access to Information; Comics (Publications); *Computer Uses in Education; Educational Resources; *Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Equal Education; Information Retrieval; *Internet; Mathematics Education; Science Education; World Wide Web IDENTIFIERS Connectivity; Telnet ABSTRACT The purpose of this publication is to: (1) offer an overview of the Internet and its educational applications; (2) provide teachers and students with a guide for a hands-on experience with the Internet; (3) show how educational resources from around the world can be brought into the classroom; and (4) show how some educators have uPed Interne. Dedicated to improving mathematics and science education for students everywhere, teacher Juanetta Jones stands for educational equity, making learning available to all. This document tells her story in comic book form--a journey of discovering educational resources on the Information Superhighway. Also included is a description of the Internet; getting connected to the Internet; Internet operations and applications, including e-mail and news, Telnet, information retrieval applications, and the World Wide Web; and online sources for further information. Addresses are provided for the National Network of Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Regional Consortia and National Clearinghouse. (AEF) ********************************************************************* Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ***********************************************************************
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DOCUMENT RESUME
ED 400 784 IR 018 130
AUTHOR Kinslow, JohnTITLE Internet Jones: An Educator's Guide to Traveling on
the Information Superhighway!INSTITUTION Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics
SPONS AGENCY Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED),Washington, D.C.
PUB DATE [96]
CONTRACT R168R50012NOTE 21p.
PUB TYPE Creative Works (Literature,Drama,Fine Arts) (030)Guides Non-Classroom Use (055)
EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS Access to Information; Comics (Publications);
*Computer Uses in Education; Educational Resources;*Educational Technology; Elementary SecondaryEducation; Equal Education; Information Retrieval;*Internet; Mathematics Education; Science Education;World Wide Web
IDENTIFIERS Connectivity; Telnet
ABSTRACTThe purpose of this publication is to: (1) offer an
overview of the Internet and its educational applications; (2)
provide teachers and students with a guide for a hands-on experiencewith the Internet; (3) show how educational resources from around theworld can be brought into the classroom; and (4) show how someeducators have uPed Interne. Dedicated to improving mathematicsand science education for students everywhere, teacher Juanetta Jonesstands for educational equity, making learning available to all. Thisdocument tells her story in comic book form--a journey of discoveringeducational resources on the Information Superhighway. Also includedis a description of the Internet; getting connected to the Internet;Internet operations and applications, including e-mail and news,Telnet, information retrieval applications, and the World Wide Web;and online sources for further information. Addresses are providedfor the National Network of Eisenhower Mathematics and ScienceRegional Consortia and National Clearinghouse. (AEF)
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The purpose of this publication is to:Offer an overview of the Internet and its educational applications.Provide teachers and students with a guide for a hands-on experi-ence with the Internet.Show how educational resources from around the world can bebrought into the classroom.Show how some educators have used the Internet.
The Story of Internet JonesTeacher Juanetta Jones embodies the goals and vision of the Mid-AtlanticEisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education. Dedicatedto improving mathematics and science education for students everywhere,she stands for educational equity, making learning available to all. This isher storya journey of discovery, finding treasure troves of educationalresources on the "Information Superhighway."
The Story of Internet JonesWhat is the Internet?
ContentsThe
Getting Connected to the Internet 8
Internet Operations and Applications 9
Back to the Story 11
More Places to Go 18
National Network of Eisenhower Consortia andClearinghouse
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Concept/Story: John Kinslow Illustration: Gideon KendallEditor: Keith Kershner Design/Production: Stephen BouikidisTechnical Advisor: Ronnen Miller
The information provided by this guide is as up-to-date as pos-sible. Check online resources for breaking information (seepages 18 and 19 for additional resources).
This publication is based on work sponsored wholly or in part by the Office of Educational Research andImprovement MERU U.S. Department of Education under grant number R168R50012 and does not necessari-ly reflect the views of the Department of Education or any agency of the U.S. government. The character ofJuanetta Jones, although fictitious, is meant to exemplify the qualities of a hero as well as the attributes ofmany good teachers who selflessly, and sometimes heroically, serve children in classrooms across the coun-try.
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What is the Internet?The Internet is a global computer network allowing communica-tion with millions of computer users and access to resourcesfrom around the world. No matter what type of computer is usedfor connection to the Internet, a virtually limitless wealth ofresources is available for everyday use.Teachers and students gain access to the world's largest archives,the NASA Space Center, the Dow-Jones Report, satellite weatherstations, and thousands of other educational- and researchsources.Use of the Internet can provide opportunities for inquiry-basedlearning. Students and teachers can network, study, and collab-orate with others around the world. Teaching strategies can beshared through communication with other educators and may beintegrated across the curriculum. Instructional materials can bedownloaded (copied) to classroom computers almost anywhere.There are also opportunities for professional developmentthrough ongoing online dialog and support. Members of theeducational community may become connected to enrichedresources and increased communication.
Getting Connected to the InternetBasic Equipment
Generally, you'll need a computer, a modem (a device which con-nects your computer to other computers using the public telephonesystem), and some communication software (a program that allowsyour computer to access the modem and dial other computers). Formore information, ask someone who is already using the Internet,your local computer store, or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).You can also look for additional resources at your local book store.
What Does It Mean To Connect?Connecting to the Internet means that you are ready to use thetools mentioned in the last section to dial a special telephonenumber. When you dial that number, a modem attached tospecialized networking equipment will answer, establishing adialogue with your modem. The networking equipment (often thecombination of a "terminal server" and a "router") is responsiblefor transfering data to and from your computer to the Internet.To access the Internet in this way, you need the aforementionedtelephone "dialup" number and an "acjount" (the networking
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How to ConnectThere is no central address or entity such as "Internet Inc." fromwhich you can purchase an account. Although the "InterNIC"(Internet Network Information Center) does manage all Internetaddresses, it does not provide connections. Rather, accounts areavailable to individuals and organizations through InternetService Providers. The most popular ways of connecting to theInternet are through:
Dial-up Service Providers Accounts start as low as$15-$20/month. This is often a flat fee and may includea place to put up your own "Web" page (see page 15).Dedicated Service This service (e.g., 56K, T1) is often usedby organizations and costs approximately $200/monthand up. Recipients get faster connection to the Internetfor multiple users on a local area network (LAN).Online Service Providers You've probably heard ofAmerica Online and CompuServe. These services oftenstart at $10 per month for a limited number of hours permonth and offer proprietary information, with access tothe Internet as an option. Typically, Internet access isslower and the service, in general, more expensive.
Places to look for initial connectivity include local colleges/univer-sities that sometimes offer courtesy accounts to enrolled students,alumni, or school districts in their area; state education computernetworks; regional service providers; and community organizations.It's a good idea for new users to form relationships with helpfulsources: school district technology people, Internet service provi-ders, other experienced users, and the Mid-Atlantic Telecommuni-cations Alliance (MATA) (see back page for contact information).
Internet Operations & ApplicationsE-mail & News
Short for electronic mail, this application is probably the mostwidely used of all Internet operations. E-mail can include thesending of personal messages, as well as journals, reports, entirebooks, graphics, and sound files. Discussion groups based onshared interests are formed using e-mail and an Internet servicecalled a "list server." Similarly, Internet "news groups" allowusers with a "newsreader" software program to read and/or postnews on large, topic-orienled electronic bulletin boards.
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Telnet allows a user to access a computer system at a differentlocation, however distant, as if he or she were sitting right infront of that machine. Information can be made available in amatter of seconds from databanks, libraries, and research cen-ters the world over. Students can gain access to the latest infor-mation on space shuttle launches or satellite deployrrient fromNASA, and moments later, log into the "Weather Underground"at the University of Michigan for detailed information about theweather in cities throughout the United States.
Information Retrieval ApplicationsAlthough learning how to glean information from the Internetcan be rewarding and fun, it still takes time. A number of appli-cations have been made available to make the process of search-ing for information on or about the Internet less of a chore.These include:
Archie (from "archive" search) is a tool that allows spe-cific searches through millions of files from over athousand anonymous (open to the public) File TransferProtocol (FTP) sites and notes their location. If you cantelnet or ftp, you can use Archie.
FTP allows Internet users to transfer large files fromone computer to another. Files can include text docu-ments, sounds, and images, as well as computer pro-grams. FTP servers are computers set up on theInternet which host archives of files which one candownload using FTP.
Gopher (to "go for") is a way of finding information inmenu form almost anywhere on the Internet. It alsooffers some search capability.
World Wide Web
WWW or World Wide Web is an information browse and searchsystem that can link related documents (many incorporatinggraphics, video, and sound) at sites across the world. WWWbrowsing software incorporates not only the WWW method ofretrieving information, but also "speaks" the FTP, Gopher, ande-mail languages, turning it into the "Swiss Army knife" of theInternet. Browser software is usually available through Internetservice providers, online (for free), and in local software stores.
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More Places to GoE-mail (Listservs)
List of Lists (about 30 pagesof more than 3000 lists)
Gutenberg Project
K-12 Kidspherenetworking students K-12
Network Resource Mailing ListMerit Network's list of "Latestfinds on the Internet"
Big Computer PalsCollege students whocommunicate as Big Brothersor Big Sisters
Yanoff ListList of "Special InternetConnections"
GopherENC- Eisenhower NationalClearinghouse for Mathematicsand Science Education
KidLINKK-12 telecomputing projects
ERICEducation Research andInformation Clearinghouse
OERIOffice of Educational Researchand Improvement(U.S. Department of Education)
Pacific Mathematics and ScienceRegional ConsortiumPacific Region Educational Laboratory828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 500Honolulu, HI 96813
SERVE Eisenhower Consortium forMathematics and Science Education345 S. Magnolia Drive, E-22Tallahassee, FL 32301
Eisenhower Southwest Consortium forthe Improvement of Mathematics and
`Science TeachingSEDL211 E. Seventh StreetAustin, TX 78701
Eisenhower Regional Alliance forMathematics and Science EducationReformTERC2067 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02140
Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower-Consortiumfor Mathematics & ScienceEducationResearch for Better Schools444 North Third StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19123-4107
Eisenhower National Clearinghousefor Mathematics and ScienceEducationThe Ohio State University1929 Kenny RoadColumbus, OH 43210-1079
Science and Mathematics Consortiumfor- North West, Schoofs(SMCNWS)Columbia Educhtion Center11325 SE LexingtonPortland, OR 97266-5927
Far West Eisenhower RegionalConsortium for Science andMathematics EducationWestEd730 Harrison StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107-1242
High Plains. Consortium forMathematics and ScienceMcREL2550 South Parker Road, Suite 500Aurora, CO 80014
Midwest Consortium for Mathematicsand Science Education --NCREL1900 Spring Road, Suite 300Oak Brook, IL 60521-1480
Eisenhower Federal Activities ProgramOERI555 New Jersey Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20208-5645
The Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and ScienceEducation is a partnership which brings together Research for Better Schools(RBS), a non-profit educational research laboratory, with other key agencies inthe region to reform mathematics and science education. The consortium is anintegral part of a larger national effort to improve mathematics and science edu-cation: the Eisenhower Federal Activities Program, administered by the Office ofEducational Research and Improvement (OERI) of the U.S. Department ofEducation.
Join MATA to learn about cost-effective ways to connect to the Internet.
For more information: Mid-Atlantic Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematicsand Science Education and Mid-Atlantic Telecommunications Alliance (MATA),Research for Better Schools, 444 NOrth Third St., Philadelphia, PA 19123; or call215-574-9300 ext. 280. You may also e-mail: mathsciOrbs.org.
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