Training Goal:		Teachers will be able to: Identify and use the navigational tools on Netscape, a typical web browser. Explain a hypertext address and the basic concept of the World Wide Web (WWW.) Create, organize, and save bookmarks. Describe the purpose of a search engine and be able to describe the search strategy of a major search engine. Locate teacher resources in a content area of choice. Locate informational resources for students. Integrate the resources of the WWW into teaching and learning the curriculum.
Time Frame:		This activity is designed to be used in a training session of about 2 hours. Time can be extended to allow extra practice time and for the discussion of ideas for integration into the curriculum. Training materials are to be adapted according to the needs of the trainer and the trainees.

Note: It is assumed that the trainer will adapt the session according to the training needs of the trainees and the personal preferences of the trainer.

I. Introduction to Netscape, Netscape Commands and the File Menu

1. Turn on computers and open Netscape.

2. Use open command and type in address (URL) of the Sea World Education Homepage: http://www.bev.net/education/SeaWorld

3. Scroll through this page. Under Animal Information, select: Animal Resources, then select Corals and Coral Reefs, and finally select Physical Characteristics. Have class read some of the information and then explain the following:

   Hypertext links: Explain that you could be linking to different pages at this site, or you could be making links to other sites anywhere in the world.

   Explain and use the Back, Forward, and Go commands, and the Location box, Status box, and Scroll bars.

   Use the handouts and commands on screen.

4. Create a bookmark to this site and explain that you are bookmarking the exact page you are on and that bookmarks can be saved, shared, organized into folders, printed, etc.

5. Use the File Menu and select Open Location to type address to AskEric: ericir.syr.edu

   Explain that this address does not use www, and with Netscape you do not need to type http:// as part of the address -- it assumes this.

   Select the Virtual Library and look at several of the "new" lesson plans.

   Go back to AskEric Homepage and bookmark it.

6. At the Location bar, type in the White House Address: www.whitehouse.gov

   While at the White House WWW site, look at and explain the Netscape menu bar and discuss options.

   Ask class to spend a few minutes on their on and then direct them to the Virtual Library. In the virtual library, select the Declaration of Independence to show that you are leaving the White House Homepage through a hypertext link.

   At the Declaration of Independence, explain the following commands:

   Find, Print, Reload, Images, and Stop.
   Show them how to save an image to their own hard drive.

7. Give practice time with the sites in this handout. Explain that these sites are organized primarily by the types of teaching activities that are available on the WWW. Ask them to indicate which sites they visit and any links they make. Suggest that they bookmark any sites of interest. It is important to allow a minimum of 30 minutes of additional hands-on time, if possible. Ask them to create bookmarks to sites that they visit and also to be thinking about how they can use the sites they visit in teaching the curriculum.

II. Introduction to Search Engines (Group activity)

(see the NetVision handout on Search Engines)

1. From the Directory Menu, select Netscape's Home and explain the options at this Homepage to include: What's New, What's Cool, Handbook, and scroll through page to view options including downloading of software and helper applications.

2. Search Engines: Explain what a "Search Engine" is and then select Net Search. Explain that Netscape automatically takes you to a search engine and all participants may be at a different search engine.

3. Have all participants select InfoSeek and examine the first page and then select Click Here under Infoseek title. This will take you to the actual homepage of InfoSeek.

4. At InfoSeek Home Page:
   1. Explain and examine options available on home page.

   2. Type in Chesapeake Bay and Maryland as search terms. Explain the information presented following a search and then have participants follow several links and bookmark any of interest.

   3. Select the "Tips" section of Infoseek and explain that each search engine is different and most give excellent directions for use. (Good time to discuss Boolean operators and expanding and narrowing searches.)

   4. Allow time for participants to do a search on their own at InfoSeek.

5. Go to Yahoo homepage. Explain that this was originally a "directory" of subject areas that led to hypertext links. Explain and demonstrate a search through a subject directory. Can use science/astronomy as a good demonstration of subject searching.

III. Integrating the World Wide Web Into Teaching and Learning

This section of the training session can be structured as determined by the trainer, however, it is important to include the following in training sessions:

1. Examine the sample lesson plans included in this packet. Also, note the handouts on citing sources found on the WWW. Thank you to Classroom Connect and the Follett Software Company for permission to use their materials.

2. Stress that the use of the Internet/WWW is only a tool in the information- gathering process and that information must be subjected to evaluation, appropriateness, and given proper citing as any other information used in student research. Copyright guidelines must also be followed.

3. Have participants share ideas on the use of the WWW for both teachers and student s. Discuss the use of information, collaborative projects, and some of the issues surrounding the use of the Internet/WWW, i.e., cost, acceptable use policies, state and federal laws.

IV. As time permits, use the following with participants:

1. Bookmarks (see NetVision handout on bookmarking)
   1. Organizing and saving bookmarks

   2. Annotating bookmarks, organizing into folders, and printing.

   3. Saving to disk. (Have each participant create a disk copy of the bookmarks made during the training session.

2. Use of Netscape Email.

3. Downloading graphics

4. Locating and downloading helper applications.

5. Practice time -- build-in a minimum of 30 minutes of unstructured practice time.

6. Bring closure to session by discussing interesting sites and interesting uses of the WWW

Posted: 26 May 1997
Comments and suggestions to: netv-web@umail.umd.edu