ED 603: Technological Capabilities
The University of Michigan / School of Education
--Useful Links to Commercial Applications of Software--
Below is a list of useful links to access information on internet tools and software onj e-mail, telnet, newsgroups, HTML Editors, Navigating Browswers, FTP, Video Conferencing Multimedia, Inter Relay Chat, Freeware and Shareware of Internet Tools and Internet Resource Tools.
E-Mail-a service that enables people to exchange electronic messages.Site that allows you to download Eudora (v 1.5.4) as a compressed file.
Link to Eudora, an e-mail software application. Provides tips, FAQS, and complex hints for the use of this program.
Link to a site which explains how to configure (set-up) Eudora for your computer.
Site that provides a tutorial on how to use Pine as well as FAQS about Pine.
This site provides a Pine users guide and tips to using Pine.
Webucation is a program to offer student, school, teacher , PTA and Homeroom HomePages.
Telnet-a software that enables you to login to remote computer systemsSite to NCSA Software Development Group, useful for information about TelNet which is a software emulation program for e-mail purposes.
NewsgroupsHow to Set Up Pine to Read News
This link provides information so that you can set-up Pine to read News from various Newsgroups.
Here you can search mailing lists by keywords or phrases.
HTML Editors-a tool that helps make writing web pages easyThe home site of Claris Corporation.
Mag's Big list of HTML Editors
This site has a list of a variety of HTML Editors for both Mac and PC users.
How to Create Your Own Home Page
Do you want to create your homepage? Here's each step you can follow.
This site is to help educators build websites.
Navigating Browsers-Tools that help you navigate the world wide webThe homesite of Netscape Corporation.
The Scout ToolKit is designed to help new users to identify the network tools most appropriate for their needs. It was built by collecting, organizing and annotating a subset of the most effective network information tools available.
The World Wide Web Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is intended to answer the most common questions about the web. This site include from what is WWW, how to use web browser to authoring web pages and other resurses about web.
Guide to Cyberspace 6.1 :Contents
This site is good for web begginers. Not an exhaustive lists of information, but you can have basic ideas about WWW.
Microsoft Educational Resources
Check out great educational resources from Microsoft, including teacher activity guides, Encarta School house and on-line software guides. Includes Global SchoolNet projects, listservs and Internet training solutions.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)-a tool for connecting to remote computers, viewing directories and downloading files.Link to a site with information about Fetch, a program useful for moving files accross the Internet using FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
VideoConferencing Multimedia ToolsCuSee Me is Video Conferencing multimedia tools now used in a variety of settings to enhance virtual communication all over the world.
Inter Relay Chat (IRC)Classroom Connect Virtual Auditorium
A server for educational chat rooms.
Freeware &Shareware of Internet ToolsJumbo site has it all! Get free software of internet tools and more.
Internet Resource ToolsInternet Handbook
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