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This Week's Topic

Fun Tech Tips
When using the Internet, have fun with your students and take advantage of online resources. This week we will cover some of the more lighthearted aspects of the Internet, as well as how to keep up with new teaching technologies. Please see the Download Depot for a student “Techy” quiz to give your students.

This Week's Tips

Internet Typographical Symbols (Monday)
One of the most popular characteristics of e-mail are “emoticons.” When e-mailing your students, try out some of these symbols. As you can see, it’s up to you to add some of the details (like a nose and beard). ":-)" is happy (with a nose); " : - ( }" is sad (with a nose and beard); ":D" is laughing; ":-o" is surprised.

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Web Acronyms (Tuesday)
Like any specialized field, the Internet uses acronyms. Here are the definitions of some common acronyms that will help your students understand Internet technology. HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language. HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions. ISP stands for Internet Service Provider.

Web Jargon (Wednesday)
The existence of the Web has sprouted a whole new set of terms for those who “live” on the net. Here are some of the terms/titles and (one of) their definitions. Netizen refers to a citizen of the Internet, or someone who uses networked resources. The term connotes civic responsibility and participation. Netiquette stands for Internet etiquette. A cybercafe is a physical location (typically a coffee shop) that provides Internet access.

Fun and Interesting Web Sites (Thursday)
Here are a few fun and interesting sites for you and your students to visit. Use these sites as examples when talking to your students about Web surfing and research. Urban Legends (http://www.urbanlegends.com); Bugnet, the world’s leading supplier of bug fixes (http://www.bugnet.com/index.html); Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus (http://www.Ringling.com); How Stuff Works (http://www.howstuffworks.com/).

Keep Up with New Teaching Technologies (Friday)
Every week make a point of reading online information regarding new teaching technologies such as software, tools, and teaching methods. Set up an appointment with yourself so that you don’t spend too much time. Here are some recommended Web sites: http://www.thejournal.com explores technological horizons in education; http://www.syllabus.com informs educators on how technology can be used to support their teaching, learning, and administrative activities.



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