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Peer reviewedBurriss, Larry L. – Childhood Education, 2003
Details seven ways adults can ensure children's safety on the Internet: become familiar with the Internet community; learn how the Internet works; identify quality sites; learn what sites to avoid; teach children basic rules for Internet safety; place computers in high traffic areas and monitor use; and respond thoughtfully if a child visits an…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Child Safety, Children, Computer Literacy
Download full textWheaton, Joe E.; Granello, Paul F. – 2003
The Internet is a growing source of information for persons worldwide, but for many people with disabilities the Internet can be a confusing jumble of images, frames, scripts, and colors that make little sense. Although learning how to make Web pages accessible to all takes some effort, it is effort well spent for one very good reason:…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Use, Disabilities
American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD. – 1997
This 30-minute videotape takes an in-depth look at World Wide Web business transactions, potential risks, client privacy and security issues by asking businesses and consumers how they do business on the Internet. Also featured in the program is advice about choosing a secure password, the use of credit cards for Web purchasing and a review of…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Security, Computer Use
Williams, Constance D. – 1997
This book provides beginning Internet users with basic information about what's out there, how to find it, and what to do with it when you find it. Instructions are provided on connecting to the Internet and using it effectively and appropriately. Aspects of Internet communication are reviewed, including e-mail, netiquette, mailing lists, and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Use, Electronic Mail, Information Sources
Peer reviewedTillotson, Joy – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 2003
Describes a survey that was conducted involving participants in the library instruction program at two Canadian universities in order to describe the characteristics of students receiving instruction in Web searching. Examines criteria for evaluating Web sites, search strategies, use of search engines, and frequency of use. Questionnaire is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audience Analysis, Computer Use, Evaluation Criteria
Schneider, Mark; Buckley, Jack – 2000
The Internet is a revolution unfolding before our eyes. There is concern that this revolution will increase class and racial differences and that a new digital divide between information haves and information have-nots will exacerbate existing levels of inequality in American society. This paper examines how the Internet has been tapped to deliver…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Community Change, Community Development, Computer Mediated Communication
