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The transfer of information from a Web site to personal files or documents is surprisingly easy if the right techniques are used. The portability, utility, and clarity of this information, especially when the user intends to file it and use it in future applications, is assured only when the appropriate commands are followed. This paper describes whole document transfer, formatting and styles, the use of File Transfer Protocol. transfer of a statistical data set, and electronic data transfer. Directions and scripts are provided that will enable users to move information between applications, locations, and systems. The paper also focuses on enhancing the information's usefulness by electronic data transfer into several unique software programs and electronic mail. (SLD)

This guide explains features of the Internet and compiles Internet resources useful to those interested in the education and development of young children. Chapter 1 of the guide explains what is needed to connect to the Internet. The chapter then discusses the Internet's domain name system, electronic mail, mail/discussion lists, newsgroups, Internet etiquette, File Transfer Protocol, TELNET, Gopher, the World Wide Web, various Web browsers, Uniform Resource Locators, home pages, search engines, and Web page creation. The chapter concludes with suggestions for finding information on the Internet. Chapter 2 explains several common commands used on mail lists and presents fact sheets on 30 mail lists. Each fact sheet includes a description of the mail list and its name, sponsor, electronic mail address, type of software on which the list is based, contact person, and subscription instructions. Chapter 3 provides fact sheets on 178 Internet sites. Each fact sheet includes a description of the site and the site's name, sponsor, type of sponsor, Internet and mail address, and contact person. Chapter 4 provides information on how to locate and use ERIC system resources on the Internet, and chapter 5 contains a bibliography of ERIC documents and journal articles on "The Internet and Early Childhood Educators." The guide concludes with a glossary of Internet-related terms, an index, and appendices of materials from and about the ERIC system, the National Parent Information Network, and the ERIC Clearinghouse of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. (KB)

This paper provides easy-to-understand guidelines for citing online information in student bibliographies. Citation structure and examples are provided for each type of Internet source. Guidelines are included for the following Internet sources: electronic mail; Gopher; File Transfer Protocol (FTP); Telnet; World Wide Web; Usenet Newsgroups; Internet Relay Chat (IRC); online images; online sounds; and online video clips. Three Web sites with more information about citing electronic sources are also provided. (SWC)

This educator-oriented handbook by "Virtual Dave" provides an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand guide to the Internet: what it is; how it works; and how one gets there. The book covers the basics of the Internet, with simple and concise explanations geared toward classroom teachers and school library media specialists. Each chapter contains a resource section of Internet addresses and chapter highlights which are helpful for novice and experienced Internet users alike. The book includes the following chapters: (1) Electronic Networks: A Primer; (2) The Internet Model; (3) E-Mail: The Net's Common Currency; (4) Telnet and FTP: The Internet's Forgotten Heros; (5) Gopher: What if the World Were One Big Menu? (6) The World Wide Web: Do Spiders Really Surf? (7) New Toys and Trends for the Internet; (8) Setting up the Internet for Your School; and (9) Conclusion. A presentation packet for educators to teach others about the Internet comprises the second half of the document and includes all materials ready for reproduction in hard copy or transparency. An annotated bibliography of related documents available in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database, background information about ERIC, and a glossary are also included. (Contains 13 references.) (SWC)

This guide explains features of the Internet and compiles Internet resources useful to those interested in the education, growth, and development of young children. Chapter 1 of the guide, "An Introduction to the Internet," explains what is needed to connect to the Internet. The chapter then discusses the Internet's domain name system, electronic mail, mail/discussion lists, newsgroups, Internet etiquette (netiquette), File Transfer Protocol, TELNET, Gopher, the World Wide Web, the Mosaic and Netscape Navigator Web browsers, Uniform Resource Locators, home pages, search engines, and Web page creation. The chapter concludes with suggestions for finding information on the Internet. Chapter 2 explains several common commands used on mail lists and presents fact sheets on 21 mail lists. Each fact sheet includes a description of the mail list and the list's name, sponsor, electronic mail address, contact person, and subscription directions. Chapter 3 provides fact sheets on 62 Internet sites. Each fact sheet includes a description of the site and the site's name, sponsor, type (Gopher, Web), Internet address, and contact person. Information on how to find and use ERIC system resources on the Internet is provided in Chapter 4, while Chapter 5 is a bibliography of ERIC documents and journal articles on "The Internet and Early Childhood Educators." The guide concludes with a glossary of Internet-related terms, an index, and an appendix of materials from and about the ERIC system and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. (BC)

This update to a previous digest briefly describes the Internet computer network, the physical connections and communication protocols that make it possible, and the applications and information resources the network provides. The applications covered include electronic mail and listservs, the world wide web, telnet connections with remote library catalogs or databases, and file transfer protocol (FTP). Often barriers of distance, time, and cost that are significant with other forms of electronic communication are not as significant on the Internet because it accesses systems quickly regardless of proximity and because institutional users are not usually charged by level of use. Moreover, getting connected to the Internet is often not even as expensive as getting cable television. The Internet continues to evolve through formal standards development and individual or corporate software creation and enhancement. (BEW)

Presenting a wide array of Internet addresses and sample lessons, this book shows how teachers can integrate the Internet into their K-12 curriculum to actively involve students. The ideas and lessons in the book help students to communicate with people in faraway places; gather information from around the globe; develop sophisticated research skills; increase knowledge across the curriculum; strengthen creative abilities; develop fluency in keyboarding, reading, and writing; and engage in both cooperative and independent learning. Topics covered in the book include e-mail, Netscape, megapages, Gopher, FTP, Telnet, and HTML. Chapters in the book are: (1) What Is This Thing Called "the Internet"?; (2) E-pals and Keypals; (3) Netscaping; (4) Surfin' the Megapage; (5) Just for the Little Kids; (6) Go for Fables, i.e. Gopher Fables; (7) FTP=Fairy Tales Please; (8) A Book an Hour; (9) Telnet, Anyone?; (10) Searching; (11) The ABCs; (12) A Whale of a Time; (13) The News; (14) Get a Job!; (15) Look Who's Talking; (16) Virtually Together in D.C.; (17) Games People Play; and (18) HTML and YOU. A 30-item select bibliography and information on 6 commercial on-line services in the United States and Canada are attached. (RS)

This guide explains features of the Internet and compiles Internet resources useful to those interested in the education, growth, and development of young children. Chapter 1 of the guide, "An Introduction to the Internet," explains what is needed to connect to the Internet. The chapter then discusses electronic mail, mail lists, newsgroups, Internet etiquette (netiquette), File Transfer Protocol, TELNET, gopher, the World Wide Web, and the Mosaic and Netscape Web browsers. The chapter concludes with suggestions for finding information on the Internet. Chapter 2 explains several common commands used on Internet mail/discussion lists and presents fact sheets on eight mail lists. Each fact sheet includes a description of the mail list and the list's name, sponsor, electronic mail address, contact person, and subscription directions. Chapter 3 provides fact sheets on 38 Internet sites. Each fact sheet includes a description of the site and the site's name, sponsor, type (Gopher, Web, TELNET), Internet address, and contact person. Information on how to find and use ERIC system resources on the Internet is provided in Chapter 4, while Chapter 5 is a bibliography of ERIC documents and journal articles on "The Internet and Early Childhood Educators." The guide concludes with a glossary of Internet-related terms, an index, and an appendix of materials from and about the ERIC system and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. (BC)

Intended for beginning Internet users and adult basic education instructors, this manual presents a very basic, instructional approach to exploring the Internet, with explicit instructions on what to do, places to go, and interesting things to try. An introduction on getting started is followed by sections on electronic mail, including using the Skagit Valley College network and finding the Internet e-mail option on Windows. Other sections address subscribing to Usenet news groups and listservs and using Gopher as a navigating tool. The next two sections are optional for a beginner. They cover file transfer protocol and the World Wide Web. The next section discusses applications of the Internet for educators and provides a review of some educational resources with related learning skills. The final section lists sources of further information. Appendixes contain the following: guidelines for Internet protocols and "netiquette"; "smileys"; tips for choosing a secure password; Internet contacts by college; glossary of terms for Internet resources; and creating a signature file. (YLB)

This introduction to the Internet explains what it is, how to use it, and how it can be useful to those with an interest in competency-based education. The Internet is a network of over 14,000 networks as of August 1993, with 1,000 being added per month, and at least 1 million machines and 20 million people connected to it. There are several levels of connection. Anyone with Internet-capable electronic mail is on the Internet, but a "full" or direct connection that uses relatively complex software like Gopher and FTP (file transfer protocol) is generally available only to users on a local area network. Ways to access the Internet, including the use of gophers, USENET, and file transfer protocols, are discussed. There are currently no gopher servers or subsystems dedicated to competency-based education. The best sources for information on education are the Department of Education gopher, the ERIC system, and the VocNet listserv sponsored by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education. Ten resources are listed for further information. (SLD)

This manual is designed to assist public libraries in Utah in their use of the Internet. Many of the examples used were created specifically to explain the use of products that the Utah Library Network provides for public libraries in Utah. The introduction provides background history and general information about the Internet and general instruction on the use of the manual. In the main body of the manual, instructions for accessing, directions for use, and examples are given for the following resources and services: OPACS (Online Public Access Catalogs), LIBS (Internet Access Software), CARL (Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries), Library of Congress, and FirstSearch WorldCat; E-mail and Interlibrary Loan; Indexes: FirstSearch, CARL Uncover, Wilsonline, and Vista; Listservs; Gopher Sites; Veronica; WAIS (Wide Area Information Server); Deseret News; Archie; Anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol); and WWW (World Wide Web). Reproductions of computer screens within each resource are provided for illustration. Four appendices include a 13-item bibliography, public catalog internet addresses, Archie telnet site addresses, and the Library Bill of Rights.(MAS)

The purpose of this paper is to introduce to school teachers and students resources on the Internet, and to provide updated information on selected resources. Following background information on the development of the Internet, its educational potentials are discussed, including resources for preparation of teaching materials, access for children to real-world learning resources, and uses in educational research. Internet usages in educational settings, including electronic mail, Telnet, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) are then described. Descriptions and access information for several special interest discussion groups, electronic journals/newsletters, Telnet sites, and FTP sites are provided. (MES)

The Internet is an international network linking hundreds of smaller computer networks in North America, Europe, and Asia. Using the Internet, computer users can connect to a variety of computers with little effort or expense. The potential for use by college faculty is enormous. The largest problem faced by most users is understanding what such networks can provide. Some of the services presently available on the Internet are explained. The three main services are remote login, which lets one log in to remote computers; file transfer, which allows the movement of files between computers; and electronic mail. Suggestions are given for using each of these features. The Internet provides the ability for faculty to communicate with colleagues around the world and to access information for classroom presentations or research. (Contains 17 references.) (SLD)

This digest explores uses of the Internet for early childhood educators. The first section discusses six popular features of the Internet: (1) electronic mail, which provides educators with a worldwide group of peers with whom to share information; (2) Internet discussion groups, which provide users with the opportunity to be part of electronic communities made up of individuals who share similar interests; (3) databases and library catalogs, which can be accessed remotely using telnet software; (4) gopher and World Wide Web (WWW) sites, which contain collections of information on many topics, including information of special interest to teachers such as lesson plans and descriptions of projects for children; (5) file transfer, by which users can get files or software from remote computers; and (6) community computing networks, which exist in many communities and provide members with information, including education-related information, and other services. The second section of the digest lists four common ways educators can access the Internet. First, in some states and regions, networking systems provide Internet access to educators and others. Second, access can be obtained through community computing networks. Special projects at universities and colleges offer a third way of accessing the Internet. Finally, commercial services provide Internet access for a fee. The final section of the digest offers suggestions for finding information on the Internet. These include reading Internet guide books, commonly available in bookstores; asking discussion group participants; using Internet finding tools such as Veronica, various tools for searching the WWW, and examining gopher and WWW sites that provide topical listings of Internet resources; and using the AskERIC electronic question-answering service. (BC)

Discusses the use of literary electronic texts in middle school classrooms. Topics include where to find electronic texts on the Internet through the World Wide Web, file transfer protocol, or gopher; the effects of copyright law on availability of electronic texts; and downloading texts. (LRW)

This manual provides an instructional overview of Internet resources with student exercises. The work consists of nine chapters: (1) Introduction to the Internet; (2) How to Access the Internet; (3) Electronic Mail; (4) Gopher; (5) File Transfer Protocol-FTP; (6) Newsgroups & Newsreaders; (7) Telnet & TN3270; (8) World Wide Web; and (9) Future of the Internet: Where Are We Heading on this Superhighway? A suggested reference list and a list of interesting sites on the Internet are appended. (AEF)

Provides a brief history of the Internet and a listing of various resources on aging that can be obtained through the Internet. Components of the Internet discussed are electronic-mail applications (listservs, USENET Newsgroups, Bulletin Board Systems, Freenets, and Commercial Services); File Transfer Protocol; Telnet/Remote Login; Gophers; Wide Area Information Servers; and the World Wide Web. (SNR)

This guide introduces the library media specialist to the Internet, its history and features, and provides information on specific uses of the Internet in school libraries and specific areas. Section 1, "What is the Internet?" introduces the reader to the Internet; electronic mail; telnet; file transfer protocol (FTP); wide area information servers (WAIS); Archie; Gopher; Veronica; and World Wide Web (WWW). Section two provides guidelines on "Introducing the Internet to Students," and discusses acceptable use policies, and Internet use with elementary, middle school, and high school students. Suggestions on "Introducing the Internet to Faculty and Staff," found in section 3, include an introduction to general education information, ERIC, library-specific information, and lists. Section 4 outlines "Uses of the Internet in School Libraries," including professional resources, reference, keypals and penpals, interactive games and fun, exploration, and the Internet Hunt. Section 5, "Uses of the Internet in Specific Content Areas," discusses Internet resources in English/language arts; math; science; social studies/history; foreign languages; fine arts/music; and physical education and health. Computer equipment and access is the subject of section 6, "Getting Online." Section 7 provides information on 18 Internet access points. A 30-item bibliography is included. Two appendices offer instruction in electronic mail and file transfer protocol (FTP), and eighteen transparencies are provided which are intended to be used in Internet training. (MAS)

Describes how to generate automated classroom resources from the Internet. Topics covered include viewing animated satellite weather images using file transfer protocol (FTP); sources of images on the Internet; shareware available for viewing images; software for automating image retrieval; procedures for animating satellite images; and storing images on videotape. Five sources for shareware are appended. (KRN)