Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
by Jamie Jacoby
1. To share hardware and software resources
1.1. access the same softwares on various devices
1.2. anyone in the school can access as long as they are connected to the Internet
1.3. sharing of files and devices, such as printers, modems, and fax machines
1.3.1. share word-processing software,
1.4. share word-processing software, broadcasts, and documents
2. to enable communications among schools and other resources
2.1. ePals
2.2. maintain all student records and information securely
2.3. administrators, students, and teachers can access unlimited educational resources available on the Internet and communicate with other educators and students all over the world
2.4. communicate with parents and other teachers instantly
3. to connect students and teachers to the Internet
3.1. Web site categories
3.1.1. portals
3.1.2. news
3.1.3. educational sites
3.2. search for research articles
3.3. allows them to find and quickly download complex, content-rich resources
3.4. wireless devices are available for students and teachers to access
4. use and share information and data
4.1. sites that allow sharing to occur
4.1.1. social networking sites (twitter, pinterest)
4.1.2. blogs
4.1.3. diigo