Curated OER
Electronic Mail - The Postman Delivers
Students examine the use of electronic mail. In this electronic mail instructional activity, students determine how to use different e-mail programs and how they access information using this medium. They discuss how e-mail differs from...
Curated OER
Electronic Mail the Postman Delivers
Students practice E-mail programsto access information about math and science resources.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
University of Washington
Vinton G. Cerf: The Internet Phenomenon
An article about the development of the Internet by Vinton G. Cerf. Includes a short biography of his career.
Other
Rand: Toward an Ethics and Etiquette for E Mail
Report published in 1985 by NSF and RAND dealing with electronic mail and message systems and the issues related to use of e-mail. The report also presents a set of guidelines for effective use.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Email Etiquette
This is a guide for those interested in writing emails in the proper format. Provides information on format, attachments, and length.
Other
Broadband Now: The Living Internet
How much do you really know about the Internet? How does it work? Who invented it? The Living Internet has answers to these questions and just about everything else you ever wanted to know about our online world. Sections on: Internet,...
Other
Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet
A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...
Other
Personal Site: One to One Communication
This personal site provides users with essential information on developing personal communication skills through mail and talk.
Other
Learn the Net: Internet Lesson Plans for Teachers
This resource provides lesson plans for teachers.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Writing Center: Overview: Email
This resource provides information about the uses and effectiveness of the email system. Includes information about writing emails, logistics, courtesies, and perspectives.
Randall Davis
Esl Net World: What Is the Internet?
This resource is a good tutorial introduction to the Internet and its basic parts provided for by ESL NetWorld.com. It describes a short history and the different components of the Internet.
Other
A Beginner's Guide to Effective Email
Informative site offering a comprehensive definition of e-mail and its uses. Also covers formatting, page layout, gestures, formalities, intonations, and greeting and signatures used in e-mailing.
Other
Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
Other
U Seek U Find: Tutorials N Surfing
Provides links to tutorials on many WWW topics including surfing, searching and email.
Other
Net History: Email History
Begin your research on the history of email with this list of links to some well-known authorities on the subject. Sites developed and maintained by Dave Crocker, Ian Hardy and Tom Van Fleck are listed.