Accessing & Searching the Web - IN01

General Description

Get online and start surfing the Internet effectively and efficiently. Make use of the graphical World Wide Web (WWW) and its wealth of information to quickly find out what you need to know.

Target Audience

This session is intended for participants with very little or no experience using the internet or web browsing software.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, keyboard and mouse skills.

Duration

3 hours

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the workings of the Internet and how the web relates to your work practices
• Identify components of a URL
• Use a web browser to access web pages
• Follow links to web pages without getting lost
• Use search engines to find relevant information
• Bookmark web pages for quick and easy access at a later date
• Download information and files from the internet
• Discuss the procedures you should use to avoid viruses and other unwanted content