Robin Lang
SLM 521
April 9, 2005
INTERNET ONLINE COURSE MODULE

TRAVELING WITH THE WEB
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After all the hard work you have been doing, I know you are ready for a vacation!  With all the travel resources that are available on the internet now, planning a trip yourself can be an overwhelming experience.  There are so many websites to choose from, and of course you want to find the best deal.  This online course module will help you become more knowledgeable in travel websites and how to plan a vacation using the internet.
                

GOALS:
1.   You will identify and become familiar with several travel websites.
2.   You will read an article about travel websites.
3.   You will compare travel websites for their usability and pricing.


READING:
Their are many travel websites on the internet now.  You may wonder which to use and which to trust.  Read this article to find out more about the most popular travel websites.

Travel Sites Review  http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/travel-site-reviews/fullstory.html


ACTIVITIES:
Select three travel websites listed at the bottom of the article.  View them and do a search for a flight and hotel in the region you desire to visit.  Try to find a box listing airport codes to make your search easier.

Rate them in terms of how easy or hard they are to navigate.
3- Easy to use (I had no problems figuring out how to enter information.)
2 - Somewhat easy or hard to use (I figured out how to enter information, but wasn't sure about one or two things.)
1 - Hard to use ( I didn't understand how to navigate the site and find information for my searches.)

Rate them in terms of cost.
Least Expensive
Moderately Expensive
Most Expensive

Website
 Rating
 Airfare
 Hotel Price













After becoming familiar with the travel websites, you will be able to book the trip you want to take!


ASSESSMENT / SUBMISSION:
Email your ratings to me and let me know your opinions on the travel websites.  If you are ready, book a trip using the travel websites and email me your iterary.  You can email it as an attachment.


RUBRIC:

CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Requirements
All requirements are met and exceeded.
All requirements are met.
One requirement was not completely met.
More than one requirement was not completely met.



HAPPY TRAILS!!
Bon Voyage!