THE INTERNET AS AN EDUCATIONAL-TOOL

Searching for information in books or other printed forms could well b e a thing of the past, as most information is readily available in ele ctronic format in the Internet. Using a computer console, an Internet connection and the proper software a vast sea of information may be ac cessed with ease. The main requirements are but a computer and an Inte rnet link. Teaching Internet access allows educators and students to r emain on the cutting edge of technology. Using the Internet as a refer ence resource in teaching classes has the immediate advantage of allow ing quick access to vast resources, also the Internet may be used as a communication tool. In both cases, as a resource or a communications tool, the Internet is superior to the conventional educational tools. However, using the Internet has some disadvantages, such as the limite d control over plagiarism and the difficulty in verifying the reliabil ity of information resources. When comparing the advantages and drawba cks of the Internet as an educational tool it is clear that its advant ages by far outweigh its drawbacks.