The following webpages offer an overview of some of the potential uses of the Internet for instructional purposes. After a few preliminary thoughts about the culture of the Internet, specific strategies for integrating the Internet into instruction will be provided. Links to examples of these "strategies in action" will be given.

Preliminary Thoughts: Instruction and the Internet

This section offers a few general observations about integrating Internet resources into traditional learning environments.

Virtual Libraries: Subject-Specific "Hot Lists"

These "hot lists" of subject-oriented links to Internet sites provide an excellent starting point for student research.

Electronic Publishing

On-line publishing offers the opportunity to reach a greater audience at a fraction of the cost of traditional printing.

Virtual Discussion Groups

The Internet provides a variety of communication tools to connect students with their peers and with experts.

Expert Forums

Through Internet communications, students can tap into the experience of leading experts in almost any field.

On-Line Tutorials and Simulations

Traditional tutorials and simulations are enjoying renewed life on the Internet.

On-Line Drill and Examinations

On-line testing and "drill and practice" can provide automatic feedback for learners.

Virtual Field Trips

Virtual field trips can take students around the block or around the world to new learning situations.

On-Line Museum and Exhibit Visits

On-line museums lead students on "guided tours" of their collections and exhibits.

Virtual Surveys and Information Gathering

The Internet provides an easy avenue for gathering information, ideas, and opinions.

Instantaneous News Sources

Late-breaking news stories and weekly summaries of the news are readily accessible at these sites.