This book is an introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web for educators. The purpose is to provide a practical handbook for administrators and teachers, as well as to reflect on the potential of this new technology to redefine the traditional curriculum in elementary and high schools. Throughout this book appear boxed definitions and highlighted Internet site addresses that pertain to the text. The guide includes the following sections: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Getting Connected to the Internet"; (3) "The Internet and Education"; (4) "Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum"; (5) "Model Internet Lesson Plans"; (6) "Electronic Mail"; (7) "Establishing an Acceptable Use Policy for Your School"; (8) "Learning about Others through the Internet"; (9) "Useful Web Sites for Teachers"; (10) "Setting up Your Own Web Site"; and (11) "Just for Fun." The appendices include a partially-annotated bibliography (47 titles), sample acceptable use policies and forms, and an index to terms defined in the book. (DLS)