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Page 5: The internet in schools
One method commonly used for research in the classroom is the Internet.
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Advantages
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| Each student who has access to a computer can use the same site | Once the cost of the equipment and internet connection is paid, there is no further cost |
| Information is often presented in a visually appealing way | There may be interactive elements on the site such as quizzes |
| Students can access the material outside school for homework | Further research can be easily undertaken |
| There are an increasing number of specialist educational websites for specific topics e.g. www.teach-ict.com | |
Disadvantages of using the
Internet |
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| Not always factually accurate | Information can be biased | |
| Some sites may be outdated | Students may access inappropriate sites | |
| Information overload - can get millions of results from a search | Students can be easily distracted and stray off topic | |
| If the network is down, the material cannot be accessed | ||
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