Discuss the advantages and limitations of the Internet as an application   platform by answering the following:

• What advantages does the        Internet have over other types of media and educational materials for        retrieving information?
• How can one utilize Internet        sites in the classroom?
• What advantage does the        Internet have as a vehicle for information publishing?
• What must teachers and        students be aware of when publishing to the Internet?
• What concerns do parents,        teachers, and school administrators have about students using the        Internet in the classroom?
• How can teachers and students        limit their exposure to security threats on the Internet?
• Describe a challenge you have        personally encountered in accessing Internet sites.
• What strategies have you used        to overcome these challenges?

Your initial response is due by Thursday, Day 3. Respond   to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Monday, Day 7. Your claims   should be supported by assigned readings and/or other academic resources.