Internet World Article

["Donna B. Oliver" <ircdbox@GSUSGI2.GSU.EDU>]

        I have just read an article entitled "Teachers Aid" in the March, 1995
issue of Internet World by Robert Doty.  I am disapointed that the
editor would have published this artice which contains incorrect and
misleading information.  First the article contains a
long list of states which the author claims provide Internet
access to all teachers in those states, and Georgia is listed.
Unfortunately, Georgia teachers do no have access to the
Internet at his time.  Second, the author states that teachers can find
"thousands of journal articles" on various education topics suggesting
that these articles are available online full text.  Third, the article
describes, with arrogance, several instances where Florida school
librarians had to be enlightened by the author to the fact that they had
Internet access.
         The author was serving as a teaching intern when he
supposedly had these experiences, and his message suggests that he
believes many teachers could gain Internet access if only they had the
information which he is providing.
        Please read this article and form your own opinion.  Should you wish
to express your thoughts to the editor, please address your comments to
Michael Neubarth as neubarth@mecklermedia.com .

Donna Oliver