How to use the Internet in ELT

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This informative book explains much of what is available on the Internet to teachers of ELT and how it can be put to use. Emphasizing the practical applications of the Internet, the book can be used by teachers reading on their own and by trainers with trainees.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction
• 1 What is the Internet?
• What is the Internet?
• A Bit of History
• Applications and Their Uses
• Are Teachers Using the Internet?
• How to Use Basic E-mail
• What is Netiquette?
• What is a Web Browser?
• How to Use a Web Browser
• Navigating the Web
• Conclusions
• Looking Ahead
• 2 The Internet in Teacher Development
• The Internet as a Virtual Teachers' Room
• The Reference Library: The World Wide Web
• The Cubbyholes: Mailing Lists
• The Noticeboard: Newsgroups
• The Teachers: Chatting and MOOing in Cyberspace
• Conclusions
• Looking Ahead
• 3 The Internet as a Materials Resource
• Why Use the Internet for Materials?
• Some Issues to Consider
• Finding ELT Materials: Using Gateways and Webrings
• Expanding Your Search: Using Browsers, Directories, and Search Engines
• What is a Metasearch?
• Searching in the Future
• Adapting Internet Materials
• Copyright and the Internet
• Conclusions
• Looking Ahead
• 4 The Internet as a Classroom Tool
• What is an Internet Classroom?
• A Few Thoughts on Layout
• Equipment Considerations
• A Look at Access Speeds
• Internet Classroom Management
• Conclusions
• Looking Ahead
• 5 Internet-Based Activities
• What Makes a Good Internet-Based Activity?
• Introducing the Internet
• Focusing on Language
• Reading
• Speaking
• Writing
• Listening
• Conclusions
• Looking Ahead
• 6 The Internet as a Coursebook
• Why Use the Internet as a Coursebook?
• Designing an Internet-Based Course
• A Sample Course Outline
• Evaluation and Further Research
• Conclusions
• Task File
• Glossary
• Appendices
• Appendix A Personalizing an E-mail Program
• Appendix B Examples of Newsgroups
• Appendix C ELT Mailing Lists
• Appendix D Web Sites
• Appendix E Further Reading
• Index