Overview
Internet tools can be categorized under four broad headings:
(a) Information search and retrieval,
(b) Communication and collaboration, (c) management of information and (d) publishing. This session will focus on the Internet as a tool to search for information which can be used to support lesson planning, enhance instructional activities, and promote student learning. You will therefore use a range of Internet search tools to locate suitable instructional resources. You will be required to explore a variety of websites taking note of the features that can facilitate the attainment of specific learning outcomes. You will also be required to develop a lesson activity on how you can use the web-based resources in a lesson.
1. A Web search engine is a tool designed to search for information on the World Wide Web. The search results are usually presented in a list and are commonly called hits. The information may consist of web pages, images, information and other types of files.
i. General – Google www.google.com and Yahoo www.yahoo.com
Visual – Cuil www.cuil.com and Viewzi www.viewzi.com
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ReplyDeleteinstructional method also. It is fun to day how the internets are supporting learning and teaching. It easy and learning and teaching .It easy and everything you want are at your finger tips. I am
able to access book, images, website etc. without going anywhere. In the classroom in now it environment friendly and conducive to learning. Now that is using the internet to support teaching and learning.