Knowledge on the Net

Computers have been used for language learning and teaching for many years. The development of the internet and the World Wide Web in the the early 1990's has added another dimension to this resource. The web is interactive, it can be used for communication as well as information.

Knowledge on the Net looks at various aspects of the internet and how it can be exploited by teachers as a resource for themselves and their classroom teaching.

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Knowledge on the Net 5
Using the internet in class 2
Some more practical classroom activities employing the internet and information on using IRC - (Internet Relay Chat) with students.
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