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Newsgroups and Forums Objective: Understanding what newsgroups and forums are, how to locate ones of interest and how to participate. Instructions: Have students read the following articles: All About Newsgroups [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/26nwsgrp.htm] Searching Newsgroups [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/27srchn.htm] Subscribing and Reading Postings [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/28subscr.htm] Posting Messages [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/59post.htm] Also, view this interactive animation: How Newsgroups Work [http://www.learnthenet.com/english/animate/forums.html] Discussion: What is the purpose of newsgroups and forums? How can you use newsgroups and forums to learn? What are some subjects covered in newsgroups? How can you find newsgroups and forums that interest you? How do you participate in a newsgroup or forum? Activities: Use a search tool, for instance Google Groups, to find a newsgroup of interest to your students. Follow one of the threaded discussions so students can see how messages are organized. Have students join a newsgroup or forum of their choosing and report on postings that they find interesting. Learn the Net (www.learnthenet.com) is Copyright 1996-2008. Michael Lerner Productions. All Rights Reserved.