Using the Internet
Reference
F/618/2893
Level
Level 1
Credit Value
3
Guided Learning Hours
27
Aim
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to use a method of connection and basic internet application tools and techniques to search for and exchange information for straightforward or routine activities.
The learner will connect and access the internet using their username and password.
The learner will use a web browser to navigate web pages and tools in order to: go to; back; forward; refresh; stop; home; history; bookmark; new window; new tab; and follow link. They will be use toolbars such as search bar; address bar and menu bar. They will use browser settings such as homepage; autofill; security; privacy as well as search engine; toolbars; zoom and text size. The learner will use browser help facilities such as online support.
To search for information from the internet, the learner will use techniques such as key words; quotation marks; search within results; turn questions into key words for an online query and recognise the authority of the provider; the currency of the information; its accuracy and level of detail. In respect to references, the learner will be able to bookmark; log useful sites and save web pages. They will also be able to download information, for example, a web page; a website; images or text.
To communicate information online, the learner will be able to save information, for example, podcasts; text; images. They will be able to use real time information such as blogs; instant messaging; social networking and share information sources; send a link; submit information, such as filling in or submitting web forms or ratings.
The learner will connect and access the internet using their username and password.
The learner will use a web browser to navigate web pages and tools in order to: go to; back; forward; refresh; stop; home; history; bookmark; new window; new tab; and follow link. They will be use toolbars such as search bar; address bar and menu bar. They will use browser settings such as homepage; autofill; security; privacy as well as search engine; toolbars; zoom and text size. The learner will use browser help facilities such as online support.
To search for information from the internet, the learner will use techniques such as key words; quotation marks; search within results; turn questions into key words for an online query and recognise the authority of the provider; the currency of the information; its accuracy and level of detail. In respect to references, the learner will be able to bookmark; log useful sites and save web pages. They will also be able to download information, for example, a web page; a website; images or text.
To communicate information online, the learner will be able to save information, for example, podcasts; text; images. They will be able to use real time information such as blogs; instant messaging; social networking and share information sources; send a link; submit information, such as filling in or submitting web forms or ratings.