This document provides an overview of various topics related to internet operations and online communication. It covers connecting to the internet, browsing the web, searching for information, managing and downloading content, online communication, safety and security issues, copyright, and troubleshooting problems. Quizzes and additional resources are included for each section to help users learn more about the different aspects of using the internet.
12. URL Element Description http:// Protocol to access a file www Website is on World Wide Web microsoft name of website .com Domain /learning/default.asp Access path
Discuss and explain Show: Web Terminologies: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/education/betsie/parser.pl Distribute “Glossary”
Explain: Service: LAN, VPN, ISP: dial-up, broadband; cable, DSL, wireless mobile phone with wireless application protocol (WAP); intranet server (eg via parallel, serial or USB connections). Hardware: Telephone, modem, router, Quick raise-your-hand quiz of features
Help facilities to solve any Internet connection problems
Discuss and explain: speed, stability, services offered by ISP, accessibility.
First Demo, then hands on, then demo next item: school.discoveryeducation.com enter, back, forward, refresh, stop, history, bookmark, new window, new tab. Toolbar, search bar, address bar; home, go to, follow link, Distribute handout: “Terminology”
First Demo, then hands on, then demo next item: homepage, autofill, pop-ups, search engine, temporary file storage privacy, cookies, security, toolbars, zoom, software updates
delete cache, delete temporary files, work offline, save websites
Keyword: history of paper Directory: www.yahoo.com education k-12
First Demo, then hands on, then demo next item: Website relevant to curriculum area water cycle “water cycle” Einstein -relativity Einstein +relativity Grade 4 AND Grade 5 Class OR Grade School NOT college (“rain formation” OR “water cycle”) ~grade Water* Water cycle filetype:ppt Water cycle site:school.discoveryeducation.com 123 + 48 Define: algorithm 128 USD in INR
First Demo, then hands on, then demo next item: Tips: search within results, turn questions into key words Distribute “Cheasheet_Google” Distribute “BeyondGoogle” Meta Search Engines Kid-friendly Search Engines 20 free educational video sites “http://blog.curriki.org/2010/07/13/watch-and-learn/” 10 Open Educational Resources “http://blog.curriki.org/2010/07/02/look-no-further-for-oer-search-engines/”
Discuss and explain: • Check for bibliographical information on the Author • Check other materials written by the Author • Compare articles by the Author with other Authors of similar topics for bias • Government and University sites will be pretty reliable
Explain username and password/PIN selection and management online identity/profile: Real name, Pseudonym, Avatar personal information: what to include, who can see the information, withhold personal information.
