Beginning on the Web Learning the Basics Daniel Russell Search Researcher Tasha Bergson-Michelson, Trent Maverick Curriculum Fellows

First Things First Introducing the Internet

What is the Internet? The internet is a global network of computers. It is millions of computers around the world, all connected. People often think of the internet as a cloud in space. In reality, every computer in the "inter-network", or internet, is connected by actual wires -- ethernet cables, phone lines, and fiber optic wiring on the ocean floor!

What is the Web? People often use the words "the internet" and "the web" interchangeably. Is there a difference? The World Wide Web is just one part of the internet. The internet also includes , instant messaging, multiplayer gaming, and FTP (peer-to-peer file sharing).

What is a Browser? A browser is a tool to help you access the World Wide Web. Check it out!

Using Your Browser Launching, Navigating, Tabbing, etc.

Launching Your Browser (PC)

Launching Your Browser on a Mac Option 1 Option 2

Launching Your Browser on a Mac

Give It a Try! Use one of the methods we covered to open the browser of your choice. We will primarily be using Chrome for Mac in today's lesson.

Parts of a Browser (1) Menu bar (3) Navigation buttons (5) Bookmark bar (2) Tabs (4) Address bar (6) Web page

Menu Bar Your browser menu bar offers many options. Take five minutes and explore the different drop-down menues, and what they contain. NOTE: The PC version of Chrome does not include a menu bar. Instead, click on the wrench icon in the upper right corner.

Tabs Whenever you open a browser, you get a screen with one new tab. Each tab allows you to view one web page. Multiple tabs let you navigate among several. You can get more tabs by clicking on the button, or by pressing Control-T (Command-T for Macs). Click in the middle of each tab to view it. Click on the grey on the right end of the tab to close it down.

Try Your Tabs 1) Visit Open a new tab. Set that tab to Open two more tabs and set them to: ● ● 2) Click on the Archives.gov tab and look for a link on the page that seems interesting. Point to the link with your cursor and right-click (or hold down the Control key while clicking your trackpad) and open the page in a new tab.

Easier Tab Navigation Use Ctrl Tab ( ⌘ Tab / ⌘ Shift Tab for Mac) to navigate among the tabs. Try moving among your open tabs with these keystrokes. Which do you prefer, using keys or trackpad/mouse to navigate?

Navigational Buttons Forward/back arrow--takes you to the pages you were on before, moving backwards and forwards through the order of your visits. Stop loading--if you don't want a page to load, click this button to end the process. Refresh--Reloads pages if they get stuck. Home--Takes you to your homepage, or the page where your browser starts when you open it.

Omnibox/Universal Address Bar Google Chrome has an omnibox, a single address bar for entering the address of the webpage you want to visit......and searches you want to run.

Browsers with Multiple Bars Search bar (write your search here) Address bar (write URLs here) Google Toolbar search bar Other browsers offer multiple boxes for entering information. Be careful what you type where.

Bookmarks Bar The Bookmarks Bar simplifies access to your favorite webpages. The star in the address bar makes it easy to save pages you find.

Web Page Display Of course, we use the web page display portion of the browser more than any other.

Zooming Try it out: Zoom in and out to find the twelve faces. FunctionPCMac Zooming InCtrl + ⌘ + Zooming OutCtrl - ⌘ - Return to Original Size Ctrl 0 ⌘ 0

Find It Fast Try it out: Can you use Google's ebooks on the Bookeen? Use "find on a page" to find out! FunctionPCMac Find on a PageCtrl F ⌘ F

Entering New Addresses Easily Try it out: Whatever page you are on, jump to the address bar and go to google.com to see if there are any special pictures today. FunctionPCMac Jump to Address Bar F6 ⌘ L

Understanding Web Addresses Know Where You Are Going

Websites vs. Webpages A website is a collection of webpages that belong to one domain or owner. A webpage is a single document (which can include images, videos, charts, etc) viewable through a web browser. For example, Sandiegozoo.org is a website for the San Diego Zoo. "Hours & Directions" is one webpage on the website.

What is a Web Address? A web address is the identifying address for a file, or webpage, on the internet. Typing a web address into the browser bar, or address bar, allows you to access this file on the internet. Another word for "web address" is URL. The San Diego Zoo's website's address is: The "Hours & Directions" page has this address:

Where is the Web Address? When you are looking at a Web page: When you are looking at search results:

Anatomy of a Web Address Site (domain) name Directory Web page type Domain type

Types of Domains For a large list of domain types and what they mean, see: ● com ● edu ● org ● mil ● gov ● de ● us ● tv ● fr ● biz ● es ● and more...

Other Elements ● Check if you are on a personal page: ~ (or %) member (or user) member.tripod.com/~oldtimepiano/ otherhomepages.wmich.edu/student/a-z/R_INDEX.html ● Be aware what site you are on: nytimes.comhttp:// angelfire.comwww.angelfire.com/ca/pye/kingtut.htm suite101.comwww.suite101.com/content/healthy-spices-that-fight-cancer- a135281

Notice Your HTTPS Compare these web addresses: and What is the difference? https indicates a secure page, it means the site has added an extra level of security to protect your information. Look for an https before you enter your credit card number or other personal information.

Give It a Try! Identify any site names, domain types, directories, and file types on these Web addresses: ● tothepointresearch.com/publications/predict ● ● Internet/Evaluate.html

Review ● What is the Internet? ● What is the Web? ● What is a browser? ● How do browsers work? ● What is a web address? ● What are the parts of a web address? What do these keystrokes do? ● Ctrl Tab ( ⌘ Tab / ⌘ Shift Tab) ● Ctrl + ( ⌘ +) ● Ctrl - ( ⌘ -) ● Ctrl 0 ( ⌘ 0) ● Ctrl F ( ⌘ F) ● F6 ( ⌘ L)

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