Instructor: Robin Hyett
Office Phone: 440.951-4373
Cell Phone: 440.749.FDCS (3327)
Office Hours: 10 am - 6 pm, M-F
E-mail: robin@familydesigns.net
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to
the Internet. In the ten units, the student will learn about
the origins of the Internet and its varied uses. They will practice
using email and navigating the Web using a Web browser. Using
Web-based tools, advanced email and communication tools, downloading
programs and files, and increasing Web browser capabilities
and security are also covered. Basic experience with Windows
is assumed.
Text/Materials:
Text: Perry/Schneider, The
Internet - Illustrated Introductory, Third Edition, Course Technology,
2002.
Project files: Family Designs will provide instructions on a CD
of Project files.
Student Online Companion: www.course.com/illustrated/internet3
This Web site has direct links to the URLs referenced in
the text. If any URLs in the text become "dead" links, then
the Web site will be updated with new links.
Software: Internet Explorer or Netscape, and Windows
XP. Another operating system may be used, but students may notice
some differences in the appearance of certain dialog boxes.
Prerequisite:
A basic understanding of Windows
95, 98, 2000, Me, or XP.
Teaching Methods:
Lectures/Demonstrations: The
first half of each class will be used to highlight the important
material within each unit using discussions, handouts and computer
demos. Important material from the text and outside sources
will be covered in each session. Student should plan to take
careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts
or readings. Discussion is encouraged as is student-procured,
outside material relevant to topics being covered.
Labs: The last half of each
class is dedicated to hands-on learning, facilitated by the
instructor. You will work at your own pace during this portion
of the class to solidify the lesson material or to begin work
on the weekly projects.
Projects: Each project consists
of three parts: the Concepts Review, Skills Review, and Visual
Workshop from the end of the unit discussed during that week.
Ten projects that correlate to Units A-J will be assigned throughout
the course.
Quizzes: Five hands-on quizzes
will be given. Quiz exercises are pulled from the Independent
Challenges at the end of each unit.
Course Outline
Unit A: Understanding Internet
Basics
Discussion Topics
- Reviewing the Windows interface
- Using the Internet and the
Web
- Computer networks
- Network connectors
- Internet origins and development
- Internet uses
- How the Web works
- Connecting to the Internet
- Using your school's or employer's
network
- Internet Service Options
- E-mail types
Unit B: Using the Netscape
Mail E-Mail Program
Discussion Topics
- Using different e-mail client
programs
- Exploring Netscape Mail
- Setting up Netscape Mail
- E-mail etiquette
- Checking incoming e-mail
- Attachments
- Understanding e-mail viruses,
worms, and Trojan horses
- Replying to and Forwarding
e-mail messages
- Filing an e-mail message
- Deleting an e-mail message
- Maintaining an address book
- Creating a mailing list
Review Units A & B
Unit C: Using the Microsoft
Outlook Express E-Mail Program
Discussion Topics
- Using different e-mail client
programs
- Exploring Microsoft Outlook
Express
- Setting up Microsoft Outlook
Express
- E-mail etiquette
- Checking incoming e-mail
- Attachments
- Understanding e-mail viruses,
worms, and Trojan horses
- Replying to and Forwarding
e-mail messages
- Filing an e-mail message
- Deleting an e-mail message
- Maintaining an address book
- Creating a Mailing list
Unit D: Understanding Browser
Basics
Discussion Topics
- Understanding Web browser
software
- Understanding HTML
- Browser errors
- Customizing your start page
- Understanding Web site addresses
- Starting a Web browser
- Finding a Web site
- Local links
- Using the History feature
- Creating bookmarks or favorites
- Managing bookmarks or favorites
- Checking security features
Review Units C & D
Unit E: Searching the Web
Discussion Topics
- Developing a Web search strategy
- Searching the Web
- Reusing search expressions
- Using directories
- Using meta-search engines
- Using e-mail to send search
results
- Using Boolean logic and filtering
techniques
- Conducting advanced searches
Unit F: Getting Information
from the Web
Discussion Topics
- Web page graphics
- Printing a Web page
- Copying text from a Web page
- Using the Web as an information
resource
- Finding businesses and people
- Understanding multimedia resources
- Web site evaluation
- Understanding e-commerce
- Understanding cookies
Review Units E & F
Unit G: Using Web-Based Tools
Discussion Topics
- Setting up Web-based e-mail
- E-mail etiquette
- Replying to and forwarding
messages using Hotmail
- Filing and deleting messages
using Hotmail
- Web portals and personal information
- Customizing a Web portal
- Creating, customizing, and
printing a Web calendar
- Creating, maintaining, and
using a Web address book
Unit H: Using Advanced E-Mail
and Communication Tools
Discussion Topics
- Defining mailing lists
- Locating and subscribing to
mailing lists
- Monitoring and leaving mailing
lists
- Understanding and participating
in chat sessions
- Threads
- Internet phone calls (Internet
telephony)
Review Units G & H
Unit I: Downloading Programs
and Files
Discussion Topics
- Understanding the FTP upload/download
process
- Checking for viruses
- Freeware, shareware, and limited
use software
- Downloading and installing
an FTP client program
- Setting up an FTP session
- Using FTP sites
- Downloading and opening a
.zip file
Unit J: Increasing Web Browser
Capabilities and Security
Discussion Topics
- Understanding browser extensions
- Locating and installing browser
extensions
- Understanding Internet security
- Minimizing Web security risks
- Protecting Web transactions
- Protecting e-mail from viruses
and interception
Review Units I & J
