This presentation briefly reviews three issues and possible solutions that arise in the use of the Internet for academic purposes. The Internet is a fascinating and almost endless source of information which can enhance and supplement classroom material. It can also be a tremendous waste of time and a source of erroneous, outdated, biased, and downright false information. One of the more important lessons students need to learn is how to effectively use search engines and their own skills to find accurate information from reliable sources. Describe what can you discern about the source of the information, its reliability, currency, and so forth.
Most software packages have restrictions on distribution of software.
These restrictions may make it difficult or expensive to use the software for instructional purposes. With appropriate protection for proprietary interests, the Internet may offer a partial solution to such restrictions. The GLS servers restricts access to the software by the domain name of the client requesting the download. The issue that needs to be raised is how we will recognize and evaluate this kind of time commitment in our academic review processes, particularly year-end merit review and tenure decisions.