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Hobbes' Internet Timeline v5.4

Ratings

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Content Quality:
Effectiveness:
Ease of Use:

Reviewed:	Apr 21, 2005 by Information Technology Editorial Board
Overview:	A timeline highlighting some of the key events and technologies which helped A timeline highlighting some of the key events and technologies which helped shape the Internet.
Learning Goals:	Key events and technologies in the history of the Internet.
Target Student Population:	University
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:	Basic Communication.
Type of Material:	Reference material
Recommended Uses:
Technical Requirements:	It is in HTML.

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating:

Strengths:	A timeline of some of the key events and technologies which helped shape the Internet.
Concerns:	The content is not core curriculum. Lacks links to most of the resources listed. Lacks an introduction. Can benefit from a glossary.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:	Highlights some of the key events and technologies, which helped shape the Internet. As a reference material, it can be useful in providing a historical context for introducing the related technologies.
Concerns:	Without a glossary and links to other resources, its potential as a teaching tool is limited.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:

Strengths:	Easy to use. .
Concerns:	Lacks organization, interactivity and visual appeal

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