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.