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This resource explores the role of the internet in education, highlighting its various advantages and disadvantages. The internet facilitates note-taking, provides access to academic databases, and enhances communication through e-mail, discussion boards, and platforms like Skype. However, it also presents challenges such as distractions from social networking sites and online games. The piece also discusses blogging platforms like Tumblr, detailing how to create an account and engage with other users. Overall, it emphasizes the internet's potential to enhance learning while acknowledging its drawbacks.
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Internet in the Classroom Marissa Rohen, CayleeShadrake, Jessica Gray
Internet in the Classroom • What is it? • ,jcnv,fjg
Pros of Internet • Good for note-taking • Provides access to online resources • Search Engines • Academic databases • Allows communication • Discussion Boards • E-mail • Skype
Pros of Internet • Academic Success • Learning tools • Online Textbooks • Online activities connected with textbooks • Video Conferences • Online lectures • Meetings through Skype
Cons of Internet • Multiple distractions • Social networking sites • Online games
Tumblr • A blogging platform that gives users the option to post text, photos, videos, links, etc. for others to view. • Follow other users • Keep their profile private
How to make a tumblr • Log on to www.tumblr.com • Click on “Sign up” in the upper right left hand corner • Type in an e-mail address and a password • Then click “start posting”