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| Internet Sites What follows is an annotated list of Internet sites. These sites include information about distance learning, Internet crime, viruses, tips etc. Computer Crime http://lawenforcement.about.com/careers/lawenforcement/cs/computercrime/ Law Enforcement with Cliff Brinson has over 700 sites on computer crime that range from fighting Internet crimes to computer crime research resources. Consumer.net http://consumer.net/ Consumer.net provides extensive information on Internet privacy, cookies, junk mail, and other privacy and security issues. CyberCriminals Most Wanted http://www.ccmostwanted.com/ CyberCriminals Most Wanted covers hundreds of issues on computer fraud and security from e-mail to shopping. Cybercitizen Partnership http://www.cybercitizenship.org/ The Cybercitizen Partnership for parents and teachers provides information on responsible computer use. Desktop Video Conferencing http://www.coe.missouri.edu/~cjw/video/ Desktop Video Conferencing is a research project from the College of Education at the University of Missouri–Columbia. This site includes frequently asked questions, hardware and software, how to set up a two-way conference, and links to Web resources. Internet Fraud Watch http://www.fraud.org/ This site offers news, updates, and advice from the National Fraud Information Center. Internet Do's and Don'ts http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/kidinternet.htm Internet Do's and Don'ts explains to youths that vandalism in cyberspace is the same as old-fashioned wrongdoing. Ethics and cyber-crime topics covered are computer law and online cheating. This page is part of Department of Justice Web Page for Kids! Internet ScamBusters http://scambusters.com/ This site provides information to help you avoid getting ripped off by Internet scams, fraud, misinformation, and hyperbole. Microsoft's Security and Privacy Web page http://www.microsoft.com/security Microsoft's Security and Privacy Web page is the place to visit for the latest tips on protecting your PCs from viruses and other threats. Recent virus alerts and the latest patches and security filters are posted on the site regularly. The site offers newsgroups and chat networks for discussing security issues, and visitors can sign up for e-mail alerts of the latest security updates. The site also gives detailed instructions on how to check for and install an Internet firewall to protect against Internet threats, and provides security resources for IT professionals. In addition, educators can purchase classroom posters that advocate safe security practices. PBS Campus http://www.pbs.org/campus Launched by the Public Broadcasting Service, PBS Campus allows users to search for college courses offered via distance learning, identify and contact colleges, as well as learn about other education options. Safeguarding the Wired Schoolhouse http://www.safewiredschools.org/ Safeguarding the Wired Schoolhouse is a must-see for educators and other decision makers. Keeping students safe on the Internet is a concern in every wired school. This site offers excellent information on how to best manage the content that students are able to access. The site presents a checklist of questions that teachers should ask when making content management decisions. The other resources section includes links to some of the best sites on the Internet about child safety, acceptable use policies, filtering, and content management. Safe & Smart: Research and Guidelines for Children's Use of the Internet http://www.nsbf.org/safe-smart/ The National School Boards Foundation released findings and guidelines from its major national survey on online safety; the report includes data, implications, resources, and guidelines for school leaders and parents. Distance Learning Sites About.com http://distancelearn.about.com/?once=true& About.com contains a variety of information on distance learning. The site includes discussion groups and chat rooms, educational materials, a distance learning glossary, magazine journals and newsletters, and admission procedures and strategies. Distance Education Clearinghouse http://www.uwex.edu/disted/home.html This site covers a wealth of information including research, statistics, a glossary, journals and organizations, and technology. One of this site's most popular features is a section devoted to keeping current with news items and headlines related to distance education. Distance Learning on the Net http://www.hoyle.com/distance.htm Distance Learning on the Net, created by Glenn Hoyle, includes descriptions of distance education websites, along with links to lead you to further distance learning and education resources on the Internet. Distant Learning Resource Network http://www.dlrn.org/ The Distance Learning Resource Network (DLRN) is the dissemination project for the U.S. Department of Education Star Schools Program. This site contains information about distance learning, about other distance learning programs, Web-based instruction, news and publications, literature reviews and reports, and other resources. Resources for Distance Learning http://webster.commnet.edu/HP/pages/darling/distance.htm Professor Charles Darling at Capital community College in Hartford, Connecticut has maintained an extensive list of resources on distance learning. The Online Degree http://www.theonlinedegree.com/ This terrific site has researched online schools, and identified the best. They have listed these schools with their URL's and a nice description. Virus Sites F-Secure Computer Virus Info Center http://www.f-secure.com/virus-info/ This center lets you search a database to find a particular virus. In addition, it lists viruses alphabetically, with examples. You can also check for news and updates on virus protection. IBM's Anti Virus Online http://www.research.ibm.com/antivirus/ IBM's Anti Virus Online site contains a database of viruses and a glossary to help you with the jargon. You can even search for viruses by alternative names. There is a test to see how well your virus protection is working. MacAfee Virus Information Center http://www.networkassociates.com/us/index.asp This site lists more than 81,000 viruses. Here you can learn about major threats and new ones. The site lists virus removal procedures. Symantec http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ Symantec's site is a very informative site that lists known viruses and hoaxes. At this site, you can learn how to remove viruses from your computer and where you can send a suspected threat to be evaluated. Virus.com http://virus.com/ Virus.com is a global resource for virus protection. This site has up-to-date news, discussion forums, a listing of recent viruses, hoaxes, a virus search engine, informative articles, and much more. Web Sites Referenced in the Chapter PBS Network http://www.pbs.org/als/dlweek/resources/ WebCT http://www.webct.com Blackboard http://www.blackboard.com Metacollege http://metacollege.coursehost.com/Groups/Config/Home3.asp Ask Jeeves for Kids http://www.ajkids.com Yahooligans.com http://www.yahooligans.com The Society for Human Resources Management http://www.shrm.org McAfee Security http://vil.nai.com Symantec’s AntiVirus Research Center http://www.sarc.com The WildList Organization http://www.wildlist.org InterGOV International http://www.intergov.org/public_information/general_information/latest_web_stats.html IDC http://www.idc.com FTC Identity Theft Website http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft Glatt Plagiarism Services, Inc. http://www.plagiarism.com Turnitin.com http://www.Turnitin.com |