Author Description

With all of the Internet books available, what could this book possibly offer that so many others have not? While it is true that many books have been written about the Internet, this is a textbook written by an experienced teacher as she designed a college level course on the subject. Internet 101 is written specifically with students in mind. It strives to nurture and enrich their interest and enthusiasm about the Internet. Written in a fun, relaxed style, this book teaches you everything that you need to know about the exciting world of the Internet and the World Wide Web. It contains the latest information on the Internet and includes discussions of social and ethical issues, in addition to exercises and special sidebars highlighting historical facts.The online component of the coursepack, which will be frequently updated by the author, links students to the most up-to-date information on the Internet and offers them a place to go to gain online experience. Online exercises and projects reinforce learning while helping students become more comfortable with the Internet. Instructors will benefit from the sample course syllabus, homework assignments, answers to problems and exercises, and advice for teaching the course that can be found on the site. The Website will also include platform specific information for PC, UNIX, and Mac users.