Welcome to the Internet An Introduction

Our Unit Goals What the Internet is… History Current Status Uses of the Internet Internet Navigation Skills Appropriate Internet use…

History of the Internet Military ’s Research Scientists Business and Public Use (WWW) 1984

How the Internet Works

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What do we use the Internet for? Research/Information News Hobbies Fun/Entertainment Services (Travel, tickets, etc.) Communication Discussion Groups

Internet Sites… Appropriateness Credibility Reliability Accuracy Reasonable

What the Internet Looks Like

Title Bar

Search Bar

Button Bar

Back Back is Black

Button Bar Forward

Button Bar Reload/Refresh Turns to an X for Stop button

Scroll Bar

Location Bar/Progress Bar

Hyperlinks

Appropriate Use of the Internet Netiquette Appropriate Use Policy (AUP) Internet License Sticky Situations (Rules) Clear Consequences

Netiquette 1.Never give out personal information 2.Protect your internet license and keep your password secret 3.Heart Rule 4.“Lurk” before you leap. 5.Stay focused on the topic you’re researching 6.Share knowledge with others 7.Never use a computer to harm others (Don’t snoop!) 8.Never use a computer to steal or destroy 9.Don’t cut, copy, or plagiarize Internet information 10. is not private 11.Capital letters are “SHOUTING” 12.Emoticons and abbreviations show emotion and humor

Netiquette Emoticons and Abbreviations :-) SmileyB4N Bye for now ;-) WinkingBTW By the way :-o Uh Oh!CUL See you later 8-) Smiley with GlassesLOL Laughing out loud :-( Sad faceTY Thank you

Rules for Using the Internet 1.If you get an inappropriate website: Press the “Back” button Inform an adult This is a serious matter, you don’t share or joke with others about it Remember, all sites that you visit are recorded

Rules for Using the Internet 2. You must have your Internet License 3. Never give personal information 4. While on the Internet never do anything harmful to others, or illegal 5. Use proper care and respect with all equipment and software

Rules for Using the Internet 6. Do not upload or download any information from the Internet without adult permission 7. You must have adult permission to use the Internet 8. Always follow Netiquette Rules

Consequences Loss of license Loss of computer privileges Conference with parents Worse!