Internet and the World Wide Web

Internet Basics

• Download Windows basics on basic computing, databases, graphics, spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, Internet.
• Download Apple/Macintosh basics on basic computing, databases, graphics, spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, Internet.
• A brief timeline of the history of the Internet
• Using and understanding the Internet (from PBS)
• Internet glossary -- how to use the Internet
• How to find things on the Internet
• About "Netiquette", the etiquette of the Internet

Searching and Exploring

• Web Researcher John December's Guide to Using the Internet is a good place for beginners, with lots of electronic collaboration links as well.
• UC Berkeley Library offers a complete guide to finding information on the net
• Browser Basics from Webteacher.org

Collaborating Electronically

• Learn the Net.com provides a simple and illustrated introduction to using email
• About.com will step you through the various tasks involved in email communications
• The Beginner's Guide to Internet Chat from CNET.com is a great place to learn to Chat
• Get the inside line on communicating in Chats at The Chatter's Jargon Dictionary
• PBS's Guide to the Internet will help you learn Netiquette, the Etiquette of the Net

Desktop Tutorial Skills

Integrating Technology in the Classroom

• Intel offers free workshops for learning how to integrate technology
• Atomic Learning offers web-based software training and support (both free and subscription rate tutorials available)

Word Processing

• Using Microsoft Office, and other applications in and out of the classroom
• See also the Brazos Sabine Connection's Index Word Processing Tutorials

Spreadsheets and Databases

• Microsoft's Excel Tutorial is a good place to start
• Advanced Users will want to check out Microsoft's Analyzing Data Using Excel
• Check the Brazos-Sabine Connection's Index for Spreadsheet and Database Tutorials

Graphics and Photos

• Graphics formats explained
• Learn about Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, Indesign, and more!
• Learn about Macromedia Products: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and more!
• Scriptwriting software by Final Draft
• Vegas Video is now owned by Sony -- Check it out!
• Find images on the Internet using a guide developed by Boston University's Library