Introduction

The Internet is often referred to as an 'ocean,' because of its enormity and power. Some people are said to 'surf,' 'ride,' or 'navigate' the net. It is probably more accurate to say most people begin to 'swim' through the Internet, until they start finding their way. This essay is a look at what the Internet is, its potential in education, some of its problems and how they can be overcome in the educational setting.

With the Internet, the possibilities are endless - school children in Japan can 'talk' to their new friends in Arizona, teachers and administrators can have a conference with other colleagues thousands of miles away, a professor on a business trip can access the computer in her home or office, and then dispatch hundreds of messages with a few simple clicks. And these are just the beginnings - with the Internet, the limits are only determined by how much you want to take it. Of course you'll soon see for yourself,  the Internet is really, really fun, and can change your whole perception on living!