Wading the World Wide Web: Internet Activities for Beginners

For reluctant Internet users, the technologically challenged, and educators with limited time and computer expertise, this book is a must. Kyker offers dozens of simple reproducible activities based on educationally oriented World Wide Web sites. Designed to reinforce curriculum content, these activities emphasize the informational and educational values of the World Wide Web and give students entry-level Internet experience, encouraging them to spend time on each Web page. For all projects there are complete Web addresses, guidelines for instructors, step-by-step instructions for students, and 10 to 15 related questions. Advanced activities (Super Surfer and Kowabunga, Dude!) are available for those who wish to practice more sophisticated Web skills and further develop them outside the classroom setting. Additional chapters address hardware and software needs, Internet service providers, and Web site evaluative criteria, and give tips for working with students on the Web. Grades 3 and up.

KEITH KYKER (M.Ed.) has 23 years teaching experience, and has been working with school television production for 18 of those years. He has earned degrees in educational media/instructional technology and speech education from the University of Central Florida. Keith currently serves as the educational media specialist at Northwood Elementary School in Crestview, Florida. Keith was previously the media specialist at Lewis Middle School in Valparaiso, Florida where he earned District Teacher of the Year honors in 1999. Before becoming a media specialist, Keith taught television production, media production, public speaking, and English at the high school and college levels. Keith recently served on the committee that developed the assessment for National Board Certification for library media, and was instrumental in providing benchmarks for accomplished media practices.