Internet Lesson and Activity Plans for Teachers

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Mailing Lists Objective: Understanding what mailing lists are and how to subscribe to them. Instructions: Have students read the following article: Mailing Lists [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/24mlists.htm] Also, view this interactive animation: How Mailing Lists Works [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/animate/maillist.html] Discussion: How does a mailing list work? What's the difference between a newsgroup and a mailing list? Why would you want to subscribe to a mailing list? What subjects do mailing lists cover? How can you find mailing lists that interest you? How do you subscribe? Does it cost money to subscribe? How do you unsubscribe? Activities: Use a search engine to find mailing lists of interest to your students. Go to the sign-up page and show them how to subscribe. Follow up by reviewing the instructions sent by the mailing list administrator, including how to unsubscribe. Learn the Net (www.learnthenet.com) is Copyright 1996-2008. Michael Lerner Productions. All Rights Reserved.