 Wrong Turn on the Information Superhighway: Education and the Commercialization of the Internetreviewed by Steve Terrell - 2004  Title: Wrong Turn on the Information Superhighway: Education and the Commercialization of the InternetAuthor(s): Bettina Fabos Publisher: Teachers College Press, New York ISBN: 0807744743, Pages: 208, Year: 2004 Search for book at Amazon.com For many, the Internet is one of those modern marvels that suddenly appeared and rapidly became an integral part of our lives. In fact, sometimes it is difficult to remember what life was like before it came along. Little thought is given to its genesis or intended purpose; rather attention is focused on its ease of use and application to our day-to-day activities. There has been little mention of a “down side” of the Internet; instead it is considered by many, especially in government and business, to be the savior of education. Bettina Fabos’ Wrong Turn on the Information Superhighway helps readers put this into a better perspective by presenting the history and a critique of Internet use in the classroom, offering best practice suggestions and presenting a case study evaluating how teachers and students are currently using the Internet as part of the educational process. Fabos’ book is divided into two sections labeled “History and Context” and “A Commercial Highway in Every Classroom.” The first section begins with... (preview truncated at 150 words.) To view the full-text for this article you must be signed-in with the appropriate membership. Please review your options below:
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