Sponsored by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Becoming Webwise is an online course for the novice Internet user that wants to learn at his/her own pace. The course consists of eight sections that take users through the Internet basics in a simple and easy-to-follow format. Becoming WebWise covers topics such as getting connected, emailing, searching, bookmarking, creating address books,...

In this review Jack Solock, Special Librarian for InterNIC Net Scout Services, recommends a guide to the Internet. This work, he argues, contains readable and useful information about the resources available on the Internet as well as technical information that describes how the Internet works.

Every state has an extension office that works out of their respective public university to deliver key information on agriculture, natural resources, food safety and nutrition, economic and community development, and agriculture. Clemson University's Cooperative Education office works to deliver such materials to the residents of South Carolina. On this website, visitors can explore the Programs...

The Internet Guide is a no-nonsense site intended for Internet newbies. It consists of several short articles that discuss the basics of Internet navigation, common terms and phrases, Netiquette, and much more. Some specific technologies are also mentioned, such as Telnet and newsgroups. The Guide occasionally refers to various products or services; however, it does not endorse any particular...

The February 1998 End User's Corner discusses techniques and strategies for keeping track of changes on one's favorite sites. Reviewing the popular Web resources, the article discusses how users can make sure they are notified when the content of Web pages change.

In this article Jack Solock, Special Librarian for InterNIC Net Scout Services, describes the various issues that an educator must keep in mind when preparing online resources to supplement their classes.

Offered by NetLingo.com, this site is an online dictionary containing thousands of popular Internet words and definitions that describe the technology and community of the World Wide Web. This site is easily navigable, and users can access definitions by clicking on the terms of their choice. All Internet users, from the novice to the advanced, may find this site worth exploring.

"Dr. Bob" Rankin has recently updated "The Whole Internet... By E-Mail," a comprehensive guide for using email to access all types of Internet sites. The guide provides examples of email access to information available on FTP, Gopher, WWW, Usenet, WAIS, Listserv, Finger, and "Directory Assistance" (Whois and Netfind) sites. If a user lacks full Internet connectivity but wishes to take advantage of...

This online guide, published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, aims to "lead teenagers to discover the Net and show them how they can use the World Wide Web in a safe and fun manner." The guide is presented from a fictional standpoint of four students who met on a foreign exchange program. Upon returning to their respective countries, the students learn to use the Internet to...

The PC Webopedia "is a free online dictionary for words, phrases and abbreviations that are related to computer and Internet technology." While the collection of terms is reasonably impressive, the site offers many other resources that possibly outshine the dictionary itself. A new feature is Wireless LAN Standards, which compares the specifications and performance of eight of the most prevalent...