Want to bring the wonders of the 'information superhighway' to your classroom, but not sure where to begia? Exploring the Internet 11 is a video series that provides your elementary and middle school students - and you - with a basic understanding of how

this new, world-wide means of interactive communication works. Two programs are directed at our students, and three are designed as in-service programs that help you prepare for student questions. The series was produced in 1995 and 1997.

The focus is on the benefits that students can obtain by using the system. The series does not teach hardware specific techniques and does not intimidate teachers by dwelling on the Intemet's technical support.

Teacher Guide:  The teacher's guide accompanying the series includes lesson descriptions, pre- and post-viewing activities, a glossary and several helpful resource lists.

World Wide Web (for students)
Demonstrates the kinds of materials that ran be found on the World Wide Web and how they ran be accessed. Illustrates how to create and post a web page. Discusses copyright concerns and privacy issues.

World Wide Web (for teachers)
Demonstrates the potential, limitations and hazards of using the World Wide Web as an instructional tool. Shows how to help promote appropriate student use, maintain student privacy and safety, and follow copyright laws. Discusses the value of student-created web pages and how they ran be prepared and posted.

Doing Research (for students)
Illustrates the steps in doing good research on the Internet, including: choosing a topic and identifying research questions; trading and collecting information; organizing and presenting the information; and self- and peer-evaluation.

Doing Research (for teachers)
Discusses the educational models that are the basis for the step-by-step approach to research on the Internet. Presents the steps in the research process and offers ideas to help students stay focused and productive when working on the Internet.

Integrating Technology into the Classroom (for teachers)
Demonstrates how teachers, library media specialists and educational technology experts can work together to integrate the Internet into the classroom. Explores the kinds of learning activities that are best suited to the technology and offers tips on how to incorporate use of the Internet into existing lesson plans.