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<H2>Welcome to the web site for The Essential Beginning Steps for Developing a Web-Based Course!</H2>
<P>This is the first course in a three course sequence for the Effectively Using the Internet in Education Certificate.
The goal of this course is to examine the nature of the Internet and its use in education. We will consider the
history of the Internet as a starting point and quickly move to its use as a resource for class activities. We
will examine the issues surrounding its use for local classes and as a delivery tool for distant students. In the
subsequent courses we will also examine how to develop web-based materials and the larger pedagogical and philosophical
issues of Internet use in education.</P>
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<TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP">The <A HREF="syllabus.html"><B>Syllabus</B></A> link provides access to additional course material that often goes
beyond what is available in the print study guide. You will also find assignment descriptions and links to any
required on-line forms and tools for the assignments through this section. Finally, the <A HREF="testout.html">Test
Out</A> process, for those who want to follow that option is available from the Syllabul.</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP">The <A HREF="resource.html"><B>Resources</B></A> link provides access to a set of pages providing a comprehensive
set of resources required for this course as well as resources that you may find of value. This section is worth
exploring and you will return to it often as you complete the course materials and assignments.</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP">The <A HREF="connect.html"><B>Updates and Connections</B></A> link may be the most important section of the web
site. Following this link will bring you to the <A HREF="updates.html">Updates</A>, which provide the latest changes
in assignment schedules and instruction, the instructor's mini-lecture for each module, and any Hot New Material
that may be of value to you. You will also find the access to the course Forums for asynchronous discussions and
access the the Chat rooms (when they are in use) from this page. Finally, you will find a <A HREF="activity.html">quick
access</A> page for all of the web-based forms needed throughout the course.</TD>
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<H2>Course Performance Outcomes Supported by this Site</H2>
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<LI>Describe the history and nature of the Internet.
<LI>Discuss the potential of the Internet to address critical educational issues.
<LI>Using the Internet as a research tool for teachers and students, both locally and at a distance.
<LI>Describe and discuss approaches to assessing coursework either based on Internet exercises or through the use
of the Internet, including validity and security issues.
<LI>Discuss the issues surrounding limited technology funding and possible methods for obtaining additional funding.
<LI>Develop effective lesson plans using limited Internet connectivity.
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<LI>ERIC SMITH
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