Sunday, August 25, 2013

Monday, August 25 & Thursday, August 29 - Unit 3


Unit 3 - The Internet


“It’s hard to imagine life without the Internet.  We use it to shop, to communicate, to research, to find place and get directions, and to entertain ourselves.  It’s accessible from our computers, smart phones, and portable music players and we can get to it while at home, at work, at school – even Starbucks.”  



Terminology

Search Engine vs. Web Browser


Browsers

Compatibility Issues


Consumer Safety on the Internet


Safeguards:
  • Security Companies such as VeriSign
  • http:// vs. https://
  • Well known sites
  • Credit Card vs. Debit Card
  • PayPal and PayPal Debit Card



Searching the Internet

Search Engines - Google and... Google



Comprehensive list of Search Engines - http://www.thesearchenginelist.com/



Evaluating Websites

Who is the Author
Is the site Biased
Is the information on the side Relevant
Is the information Current
For what Audience is the Site Intended




Use of Social Media

Social Media Guidelines for Students and Job Seekers

http://www.edudemic.com/2013/02/social-media-guidelines-for-students-and-job-seekers/


CyberSafety











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