Getting Connected
Please put on your headphones and watch / listen to all the videos below. You may find it useful to read through your Worksheet before you begin so that you know what questions you will be asked to answer,
NOTE: Once you click on a video to start it, DO NOT click on it again, even if it says ‘click on an answer’ or ‘click on X to close’, as this will pause the video.
Introduction
Getting Connected
Practice
Answer the questions on your worksheet:
- What is Wi-Fi?
- What is a WAP key used for?
- A wired connection is more secure that a wireless connection.
- What security measures should you follow if you have been asked to enter credit card details to set up a connection?
Getting Around the Web
Introduction
Using a browser
Setting up your browser
Practice
Answer the questions on your worksheet:
- What is a web browser used for?
- What is a bookmark?
- What is a Pop-up blocker?
- How can you free up space on your computer’s hard drive?
Searching the Net
Introduction
Searching the Net
Practice
Answer the questions on your worksheet:
- What is a search engine?
- When should you use quotation marks when searching?
- What does an RSS feed do?
- Streaming allows you to view content but it is not saved onto your computer.
Sharing and Posting
Introduction
Sharing and Posting
Practice
Answer the questions on your worksheet:
- What are ‘wiki’ sites?
- What is a blog?
- What is a social networking site?
- What is a ‘share’ button used for?
Keeping Safe and Legal
Introduction
Keeping Safe and Legal
Practice
Answer the questions on your worksheet:
- You should always have a firewall and virus checker installed on your computer
- What is cyber-bullying?
- What is the ‘flag as inappropriate’ button used for?
- What is phishing?
Complete the Quiz on your worksheet, get your tutor to check your answers, and speak to them about completing the assessment for this unit.