Internet Master
Session 1 - Introduction to the Internet Master Program, the Internet
and E-mail

Welcome to the Internet Masters Program!

We are just thrilled that you decided to join us in this endeavor. This is a new program that is being developed with your input. Our expectations for this class are to teach, learn, have fun and help bring the full potential of the Internet to your community.

Our Internet Master's Web site is at http://outreach.missouri.edu/imaster/. There you will find session handouts, reference materials, class assignments, announcements and other information. If you have suggestions, comments or questions, please feel free to contact us by mail, phone or e-mail.

 References :  "The Whole Internet, the Next Generation" by Conner-Sax & Krol

Getting started

What is the Internet Master Program?

• A University Extension program to expand Internet knowledge and skills in your community, using trained volunteers.

• Program Requirements

1. Classes
   There are 8 sessions in the Internet Master training. Internet Masters must attend at least seven sessions or make special arrangements with the instructors.
   
   Part of the material is on a program called Blackboard.  Participants will receive instructions at the first session on how to use this program.  Assignments are on the Blackboard site.
   
   Written assignments are an important learning tool for Internet Masters. Students are expected to complete all assignments.
   
   
2. Volunteer Service
   Upon completion of the course, Internet Masters contribute 30 hours of service to the Internet Master program during the following year. You have up to one year after the last session to complete the volunteer requirement.
   
   Volunteer service can include a wide range of activities, but the primary goal should be to increase the awareness and understanding of the Internet within your community. Qualified volunteer activities can include Internet help lines; Internet displays and demonstrations for the public, youth and other group programs; development of teaching materials; assisting with access sites; development of Web and Internet resources for your community; and coordination of volunteer activities.
   
   Internet education that you provide as part of your paid job is definitely valuable to your community but does not qualify for the Internet Master volunteer requirement.
   
   Internet Master volunteer activities must be community-minded in nature (generally not one-on-one).
   
   Since Internet Masters have a wide range of interests and skills, you are welcome and encouraged to develop some of your own volunteer opportunities--working with schools, libraries, University Extension, community information networks, other public agencies and organizations, Internet Masters and other community groups.
   
   If you have any questions about what qualifies as volunteer activities, please contact Don Day or Mark Stewart.

 What is the Internet?

Reading:
"The Whole Internet" - Chapter 1

 E-mail

How e-mail works; using e-mail

Reading:
"The Whole Internet" - Chapters 2 and 3

Using e-mail -- Slide presentation  on Blackboard and a CD

Demonstration of Eudora

Reading:
"The Whole Internet" - Chapter 3

• Most widely used e-mail program on the Internet
• Can use later versions for shell account
• Setting up Eudora
  • Copying files and extracting files
  • Creating program item
  • Configuring
  • Customizing
• Creating mail
• Nicknames - creating and using, quick recipient list
• Creating a signature
• Saving mail
  • Editing, cut and paste, paste as quotation
• Sending mail
• Attaching files
• Retrieving mail
• Creating folders and mailboxes
• Reply, forward
• Deleting mail

Other popular e-mail programs

Reading:
"The Whole Internet" - Chapter 2 & 3

Using Internet Mailing Lists

Reading:
"The Whole Internet" - Pages 47-65

Finding a Mailing List

There are hundreds of mailing lists. Following are some Web sites where you can find catalogs of them:
- CataList, the Catalog of LISTSERV Lists
- Liszt - Directory of E-Mail Discussion Groups
- Publicly Accessible Mailing Lists

Newsgroups
"The Whole Internet", Chapter 3

http://groups.google.com/

Assignment

For more information, contact: Don Day - daydr@missouri.edu Mark Stewart - stewartm@missouri.edu Revised 09/30/99