Things to do Online

I remember a commercial a few years ago about this guy who got a high speed Internet connection. He is sitting in front of the computer clicking on pages when the message appears: "You have reached the end of the Internet!"

It seems impossible, huh?

But if you have been on the Internet a while or even if you are new, you may be looking for some different ways to spend your time. We have a few courses that just may give you some ideas!

Getting Started with Blogging: There are many places out on the Internet where you can create a blog for free. In this course you will create a blog, write for your audience and learn to publicize your blog so that your blog can become one of the hot places to click. We'll even show you how you can earn some extra money from your blog.

Introduction to Genealogy - Building Your Own Family Tree: One of the great things about the Internet is that it provides an easy way to share information you have with others. Many people have created sites recording their family history. You may be a few clicks away from finding some long-lost relatives. Also check out Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors.

Moving a Course from the classroom to cyberspace: If you teach, maybe you'd like to venture into the world of teaching online. This course will introduce you to an instructional design strategy that will make your online courses more effective for all kinds of learners. Also check out Teaching Online Successfully.

Online Research Using Search Engines and Directories: Want to learn more about anything? There are vasts amount of information on the Internet if you just know where to look. This course will fill you in on tricks and tip for getting the most out of your searches. Also check out Understanding the Search Engine and Online Directories.

RSS Basics: If you like to keep up with the latest news, RSS news feeds can deliver the world's news to your desktop. Learn to create and use RSS feeds.

If you find something else fun to do on the Internet, let us know! We are always looking for new courses.

posted by Teacher-Mom @ 5:32 PM