The Internet & Websites

by Mr. T7 / 21 / 12

The Internet

● Created in the 1960's (roughly)

● Strong use in the 1990's and heavy use in 2000 to now

● A virtual world (real, but not physical - can't touch it)

○ Communicate (talk and email)

○ Go to websites

○ Watch videos and TV shows

○ Send files

Do I Have the Internet? Are you online?

Internet is a place. Online is status."I am online," or "I am on the Internet"

Do you have a computer, or iPad?On the computer, most games are online.

Have you been on Starfall? Or Funbrain, or Animal Jam? Or Arcademics? Or Webkinz?

You were on the Internet at home!Just like TV, you can get it at your house and

watch/play like your friends do!

Wired or Wireless?

Wired: a cord (Ethernet) like TV (plug in)------------------------------------------------------Wireless: No wires! Through an invisible signal

Web Browsers

Browse means to "look through" or to "glance at casually"

Which do you use to look through websites?

Apple SafariGoogle ChromeMicrosoft Internet ExplorerMozilla Firefox

Apple's Safari Browser (Mac preferred)

Pro's: Mac-users are used to it, nice, sleek, Google Search bar at the top right,

Commonly accepted

Con's: Bookmarking is weak, medium speed,wasted space at the top

Google Chrome Browser

Pro's: Best tab bar, lots of website space, fastest browser, solid bookmark bar, Google Search in the website field,Browser apps and store, Themes - customize the look

Con's: Not accepted for some programs

Microsoft's Internet Explorer Browser (PC preferred)

Pro's: PC-users are used to it, improved from before, Bing Search bar in the website field, good bookmarking,

Most commonly accepted

Con's: Slow browser, wasted space at the top

Mozilla Firefox Browser

Pro's: Best add-ons (tons of options), Google Search bar at the top right, good layout

Con's: Slow browser, wasted space at the top, bookmarking is weak

My Browser Rankings

Look Speed Accepted Searching Bookmarks Add-Ons Total

Safari 1 2 3 2 2 1 11

Chrome 3 3 1 3 3 3 16

I.E. 2 1 3 3 2 1 12

Firefox 1 1 3 2 3 3 13

Ratings: 3 = best 1 = worst

I personally use Google Chrome first and Firefox second.Sometimes, specific computers like a certain browser.

e.g. Old Macs like Safari and don't handle a slow Firefox

Parts of a Browser

● Navigation: Left, right, stop/reload, home, bookmark

● Address bar: www...● Bookmark bar● Display Window● Scroll bar (up/down)

Address bar Search bar

MinimizeMaximize

Close Window

Scroll barDisplay Window

Back a pageForward a page

New bookmark

Bookmark Bar

Parts of a Browser

Window versus Tab

Window is a whole part (a window)Tab is a part of the window

A tab is a different display window

Starfall Tab

One Window

Gmail Tab Add a new tab

Websites

Format: http://www.starfall.com/http = application that has informationwww = World Wide Web = global place where people can put informationstarfall = place that Starfall Education bought to give you a place to play.com = Communication, the main ending different than .org and .gov

Address bar: Do you need http://www.starfall.com ?No... the computer fills that in. Just put in starfall.com

Address bar: Do you need http://www.starfall.com ?No... the computer fills that in. Just put in starfall.com

If you put in "starfall" and you're using Google Chrome or Internet Explorer, it will show you Search Results!

Click on the top link!

Other browsers, just use the Search bar on the top right.

Parts of a Webpage

● Main Content (Not a toolbar or navigational tool)

● Pictures● Top or Side toolbar: Links to parts on the

website● Advertisements (Banner ads or large ads)

Toolbar [ Links ]

Main Content

Top Toolbar(Doesn't Change)

Top Toolbar(Doesn't change, even when you

change webpages)

Pictures / Logos

Mouse over it.Arrow = nothing

Hand = a link, clickable

Advertisements a.k.a. "Ads"

trying to sell something, or make you click

(click = $$$)

Advertisements a.k.a. "Ads"

trying to sell something, or make you click

(click = $$$)

Making a Bookmark and Folder

"I found a great site!" then Bookmark it!

Even make folders, especially if you share the computer with your parents or siblings.

Enjoy the Internet!

Go to the websites ("sites") you use often,Bookmark them! Make your own folder if you have a lot.Ask your friends & teachers about good websites to visit.

And... don't spend too long online.Mix it up! Computer for an hour, then go play!