Motivation I have found that students who have difficulty sitting in a class for a full hour are easily engrossed in learning about various astronomical facts. They have more control over the material because they can choose when and where to follow text links. They can move freely to items they need and want to see with great speed. The Internet can be a frightening place for parents and teacher who worry that their student might view inappropriate material. I have found that building these little pages is akin to creating sheltered work areas.
Students can stray out of the bounds of astronomy, only with considerable difficulty.
For the most part, my students have retained their interest in the subject when it is presented in a controlled manner such as this. Suggestions for Using the Internet in the Classroom 1. When beginning to use the Internet for research, pick a study topic that students already know well. They will already be comfortable with the vocabulary and ideas they will encounter as they become familiar with navigating through cyberspace. Introduce a variety of online search tools and become familiar with how they are different and in which situations they can help.