Module 6Using the Internet for

Working & Learning

Learning Outcomes

6.1 Identify methods to connect to the Internet.

6.2 Use browser software to navigate web pages.

6.3 Use tools to communicate information online.

6.4 Understand the need for safety and security practices when

working online.

How do you access the Internet?

Navigating Websites

Search Engines

Google -

https://www.google.com

Yahoo -

http://www.yahoo.com/

Bing -

http://www.bing.com/

Downloading, Saving & Editing

Downloading

Most job adverts or

education courses will

require that you

download and edit a

Word document as

part of the application

process.

Saving

It is important that if

you are using a

shared computer such

as those in libraries or

a classroom that you

save your files in a

secure place like a

flash drive.

Editing

Software for computers can

be expensive, programmes

such as the latest version of

Microsoft Office can cost

between €100 - €400, this

can be quite a high price if

you are living on a budget or

do not need to use it every

day.

Fortunately there are FREE

alternatives

Online Communication

Email

Email is one of the

most useful

applications of the

internet. It is the

quickest, easiest and

cheapest way to keep

in touch.

Online Safety & Security

Online Safety

http://www.google.co.uk/goodtoknow/online-safety/

Learning Outcomes

6.1 Identify methods to connect to the Internet.

6.2 Use browser software to navigate web pages.

6.3 Use tools to communicate information online.

6.4 Understand the need for safety and security practices when

working online.