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General Internet tutorials

While you may only need email to begin participating in online communities like VECO, the more you understand about the Internet and World Wide Web, the more you will be able to benefit from the vast resources that come your way. 

Each of the following tutorials gives an introduction to the Internet. These tutorials are generally aimed at beginners and cover general concepts as well as specific skills such as searching. They can be used in a variety of ways to suit the individual.

Learn the Net logo Learn the Net A highly recommended comprehensive tutorial that is well organised and revised regularly.

ANTA - Online Networks in VET training centre offers training targeted toward those in Vocational Education who are developing online networks. It includes sections on Using the World Wide Web, Downloading and Uploading Files, Mail and Discussion Lists, Web Forums, Real Time Chat and Moderator Training. net lingo logo

Net Lingo is an award winning site on the language and terminology of the Internet. It includes sections for newly added terms and for Q&A. You can even add your own suggestions.

Modular Web Teaching Pyramid
A well organised tutorial arranged in a hierarchical structure with topics:- Introduction to the web: basic concepts, Using the web for research, basic web searching, comparing web subject directories, comparing web search engines, advanced web searching techniques, evaluating web resources, web search strategies: a synthesis.

SOF Web - Learning on the Internet Homepage
This is on the Victorian Department of School Education Schools of the Future Site. The tutorials are organised in modules as a complete course under headings of: Using Electronic Mail, Collaborative Projects, Using the Internet for Research, Using the Internet for PD, Publishing on the WWW, Investigation Project.

The Internet Tourbus
"Why surf when you can ride the bus?" TOURBUS is a virtual tour of the best of the Internet, delivered by e-mail to over 80,000 people in 120 countries. If you're new to the 'Net you should consider the TOURBUS required riding. And even old-timers will find this a valuable refresher course in what's hot, what's cool, and what's plain fun in cyberspace. Besides, your ticket is free! TOURBUS is brought to you by the team of Patrick Douglas Crispen, creator of the popular (but now old) ROADMAP series and Bob Rankin, freelance writer and author of "Dr. Bob's Painless Guide to the Internet".


 

First published April 24, 1997. Last revised March 9, 2001.
 



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