Introduction to the Internet

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET

Outline

• Things you can do on the Internet• Accessing the Internet • Opening an Internet browser• Navigating websites• Internet Searches • Online safety

Things can you do on the Internet• Find information• Access services • Communicate with friends and family• See pictures, watch videos• Book vacations, pay bills, shop• Take online courses

What is the Internet?

The Internet is not…

• A physical machine

The Internet is...

• A series of connections between devices connecting people andinformation worldwide

What you need to access the Internet?

1. Hardware: Modem (outside the computer) & Network Card (inside the computer)

2. Service: Internet Service Provider (ISP) The company that provides Internet service to your home (ex. Rogers, Bell)

3. Software: Internet Browser

What is an Internet BrowserInternet Browser is a computer program that searches and shows you information found on the Internet.

Browsers have same functions, they access the same information and the same websites but differ in appearance

• Layout of buttons• How much you can customize them

Opening an Internet Browser• Left-click on a browser icon on your

desktop or taskbar

• Find the browser in your Start Menu > Search for Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome

Internet Browsers• All browsers access the same information and the

same websites • Home screen appears when you open your browser

and nowadays shows large search box

Parts of an Internet Browser Search bar

Back Button

Refresh Button

Search Bar

Bookmarks

Menu Options

How to Use the Address Bar• Each webpage has a unique URL or address:

http://www.google.ca

Type URL into the Address Bar and press enter You do not need to type http://www. You can search by address or by key words!

Favourites/BookmarksA link saved in your web browser memory to a specific webpage you like to read.

• Find bookmarks by clicking the star button:• Bookmarks on Firefox or Chrome• Favourites in Internet Explorer

together with the search history

• Click the link in your Favourites menu instead of having to type it into the Address Bar

Conducting a Search Online• Search engines are used to find information• They search a portion of the internet • Examples of Search Engines:

• Google.ca• Yahoo.ca• Bing.com

How to Use the Key Word Search

•You can use key words to search the InternetType URL into the Key Word search bar and

press enter

•You can use key words to search the InternetType URL into the Key Word search bar and

press enter

Keyword Search Tips

What is the weather like in Thailand in November?Remember:

• Punctuation and capitalization do not matter• Use synonyms/related words or change word

order if not getting desired results• Use quotation marks if searching an exact

phrase:“imagine all the people”

Interpreting Search Results

Filters

Paid Search Results

Paid Advertisements (Ads)

Organic Search Results

OrganicSearchResults

Knowledge Panel in Search Results

Knowledge Panel

Safety and Security

Online Safety

• Avoid clicking on pop-ups / advertisements • It may lead to junk scripts running on your device• Look for X button to close them

• Be aware of what you are downloading/opening• Do not open links and unfamiliar files

Remember

• If a pop up or a window asks you to click on something, don’t – unless it’s a valid part of the web page and you would expect that action there

• If you’re told you’ve won something, you haven’t. Do not click on the announcements and offers.

• If it seems too good to be true, it is!

Contact Information

Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo

151 Frederick St, Ste 300Kitchener, ON Canada N2H 2M2

519-579-1096 [email protected]