1. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 1 Internet & Email For Learning Objectives - Modules 1 to 6

2. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 2 Module 1 Introduction to the Internet

3. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 3 Module 1 – Participant Objectives  develop a broad appreciation of the nature of the Internet and the range of online facilities available to teachers and students.  become aware of the teaching and learning potential of the Internet for teachers and all students.

4. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 4 Module 1 – Participant Objectives  develop appropriate skills and practices to help in the effective use of the Internet as a teacher.

5. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 5 Module 2 Searching the Web

6. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 6 Module 2 – Participant Objectives  develop the technical competence to locate and use search engines and other research resources effectively  develop the skills to evaluate the level of authenticity and reliability of online information sources

7. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 7 Module 2 – Participant Objectives  acquire an understanding of different search techniques and strategies  develop strategies to manage information effectively and combat information overload

8. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 8 Module 3 Using the Internet in the Classroom

9. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 9 Module 3 – Participant Objectives  to become aware of the potential of the Internet as a resource for teachers  to become aware of the potential of the Internet as a learning tool for pupils  to become aware of classroom management issues when using the Internet in the classroom

10. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 10 Module 4 Email

11. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 11 Module 4 – Participant Objectives  become familiar with the main email software in current use  acquire an understanding of the components of an email address  develop the technical competence to use an email software package to compose, send and receive emails and attach files

12. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 12 Module 4 – Participant Objectives  develop the technical competence to set up and use a web-based email account  identify spam  develop the technical expertise to set up email filtering  use an email address book

13. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 13 Module 4 – Participant Objectives  save email messages and attachments into folders  become aware of the operation of email projects and their potential benefits  become aware of the use of email and its potential for students with special needs

14. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 14 Module 5 Security and Safety

15. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 15 Module 5 – Participant Objectives  become aware of the security implications of Internet and email use  develop the skills to ensure their own and their students’ security and privacy  use online resources to teach their students about Internet safety

16. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 16 Module 6 Other Services & Future Trends

17. Internet & Email for Learning The ICT in Schools Initiative of the Department of Education and Science 17 Module 6 – Participant Objectives  acquire an overview of current and likely future trends in online activity  speculate as to what future developments may take place