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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!