For more information about research on the Internet, obtain a copy of SOFWeb's Learning With The Internet TV Program on Using the Internet for Research . Looking For Resources Finding resources on the Internet can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. There are millions of documents on the Internet, published by specialists, scientists, teachers and students. Luckily there is an array of research tools you can use to locate the information you want. Directories One of the easiest and safest methods of researching for relevant resources is by using Directories that have already been vetted by other organisations.
Directories are collections of resources organised into categories.
Sometimes the directory will focus on one subject area, others may collect and organise resources in a number of areas. SOFWeb has a number of directories to help teachers and students locate information and resources quickly and easily. The SOFWeb Resource Centre has carefully selected WWW resources, subject associations, education officers and other resources which are categorised according to Key Learning Areas and include a brief description about the site. EdNA is the Education Network of Australia which specialises in getting educational resources from around Australia bringing together the best each State and its system has to offer. Out on the World Wide Web are other directories such as the WWW Virtual Library and Yahoo .