"Do not go where the path leads;
Rather, go where there is no path and leave a trail."
-Emerson

This week's edition targets specific Web technologies and the tutorials that can make them productive tools. For specific how-to links on Office, Mac, and Inspiration and Kidspiration, please visit the ITN Archive at http://surfaquarium.com/news.htm for past editions that focus on these specific educator needs.

Be sure to check out Jerry B's technology tutorials recommendations at http://www.angelfire.com/stars3/education/technology.html. He has a great short list of pages chocked full of tutorials for all kinds of teacher technology needs. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Adobe Acrobat - http://www.designer-info.com/master.htm?http://www.designer-info.com/Writing/acrobat_tutorial.htm

More advanced than other tutorials on Acrobat, Tom Arah actually breaks down its components and offers tips on how to maximize its full potential. Ever wondered how to use bookmarks and links in a .pdf document, or how to import video to create a truly multimedia presentation? This tutorial can help.

Animated Graphics - http://www.animationfactory.com/tutorial.html

Looking for a nicely written explanation of how graphics become animated, including illustrations that help explain the process? Art Holden does a nice job in this 4 step tutorial, including a discussion of making animated images transparent so they can fit on any background.

Image Maps - http://www.cris.com/~automata/tutorial.shtml

Interested in learning how to make different regions of one image link to different parts of your web site? The tutorials recommended herein allow you a look at how to create your own image maps for personal and professional web page use.

Internet Detective - http://sosig.ac.uk/desire/internet-detective.html

Here's a great learn-as-you-work tutorial on using information literacy skills on the World Wide Web. It's available in english, french and nederlands and there are resources for teachers including ready to download files.

Internet Explorer - http://www.eiu.edu/~mediasrv/ie/menu.html

Proficient at surfing and looking to make the use of your browser more efficient and productive? This tutorial fully explains all the commands, functions and special features you may not be aware of that come with your copy of IE.

HTML - http://www.lissaexplains.com/intro.shtml

For beginning mastery of the code that is used to create web pages, Lissa does a great job at reaching newbies of all ages. For a treatment of more advanced topics, Page Resource http://www.pageresource.com/html/index6.htm does a nice job of taking you through the next steps.

JAVA Tutorial - http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/

Sun remains the industry leader in JAVA, and when you're ready this is a great 'online manual' which walks you from "Your First Cup of Java" right through writing your own applets for online form verification, interactive web pages and more.

Mailing Lists - http://www-ed.fnal.gov/linc/spring96/comm_lists/comm_list_home.html

Here's a nice and easy collection of links covering everything teachers need to know to use them effectively. If you're looking for the complete scoop on Listserv 1.8 e, I'd recommend http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/1.8e/ownerindex.html for everything you need to know to set up your own list server.

Netscape - http://medlib.med.utah.edu/travel/ns40/ns4menu.html

This is a straightforward presentation based on the 4.0 generation of Netscape browsers. I like it because it is deliberate and thorough in its treatment of basic and advanced features. See also http://facweb.furman.edu/~pecoy/mfl195/composer/comvbrow.htm for a tutorial on Netscape's Composer.

SearchDatabase - http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/

The latest information on any major product out there, with reviews, interviews, tutorials and buyer's guides. When you're ready to take databases to the next level, this site will allow you to explore your options and prepare you to ask the right questions before you invest money in applications and training.

Search Engines - http://www.searchenginewatch.com/

Search Engine Watch contains all kinds of helpful hints, tips, tricks and reviews of how to select and make use of search tools. If you're looking at search tools from a web page designer's point of view, I recommend http://northernwebs.com/set/ in considering how to make pages with searches in mind.

Tammy's Technology Tips for Teachers - http://www.essdack.org/tips/index.html

Tammy Worcester has created and continues to maintain one of the top technology sites for teachers online. And while her passion is File Maker Pro applications for the classroom, she has a diversified collection of tutorials, lesson ideas and presentations available for you here on her site.

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