TEC 3008 Internet: The Connected Classroom will introduce you to the exciting new world of the Internet. The focus of this course will be on developing the skills that you need to fully integrate the Internet into your classroom.

You will be completing a series of interactive, online activities that will guide you through the use of Online Communications Tools, the World Wide Web, and Webpage Design Tools.

You will also learn how to establish connections with other educators and how to tap into the wealth of educational resources on the World Wide Web. You will finish by creating your own website related to the curriculum in your classroom.

This will not be a class where you spend hours and hours reading about the Internet. Most of the activities will be completed online after a brief tutorial on the topic of discovery.

The course is divided into three modules: The Online Communications Module, The World Wide Web Module, and The Webpage Design Module. The Tutorials for the three course modules are all located on the course website.

You will also be provided with a Floppy Disk containing some of the HTML Files you will need to create your webpages. The Floppy Disk does not need to be returned to the instructor at the end of the course.

You will be communicating with the course instructor regularly. In addition to periodically reporting your progress to the instructor via E-mail, you will use the course Logbook to chart your progress and record your observations. This Logbook will be mailed back to instructor upon completion of the course in the stamped, self-addressed envelope included in your packet of materials.

You will have the opportunity to establish online communication with your fellow TEC 3008 course participants using the TEC 3008 Course Listserve and the TEC 3008 Web Discussion Board.

You will have one year from the date of enrollment to complete the course. A Credit/No Credit grade will be issued upon successful completion of the course unless a written or e-mail request is made to the instructor prior to beginning the course.

If you have a question, need advice or assistance, you may contact me with e-mail addressed to bjost@josts.net or call (559) 252-5979. If I am not available to take your call, please leave your name, phone number, and the best time for a return call (please indicate your time zone) on the answering machine. I will make every effort to return your e-mail or phone call within 48 hours.

Important Note: It is assumed that you have access to a functional online account that supports e-mail and access to the World Wide Web. As much as I would like to help you troubleshoot the occasional problems that may arise with your computer and your online connection, these problems are best handled by your local tech support person or the help desk at your Internet Service Provider or Online Service.

I thank you for registering for TEC 3008 Internet: The Connected Classroom. I look forward to getting to know you via our e-mail communication. I am excited to be your guide as you explore the wonderful world of educational resources on the Internet. I trust you will enjoy the journey as much as I have!

Bob Jost
5055 E. Hedges
Fresno, CA 93727
559-252-5979
primary e-mail address: bjost@josts.net
backup e-mail address: bobjost@fresno.edu

TEC 3008 Course Websites:

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