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Using the Internet

Reference
L/618/2699
Level
Entry Level 3
Credit Value
1
Guided Learning Hours
10
 
Aim
The purpose of this unit is to provide the Learner with basic skills and knowledge to understand and use a method of connection and basic Internet application tools and techniques to search for and exchange information for straightforward or routine activities.



The aim of the unit is for the Learner to be able to connect and access the internet using username and password.

The learner will be able to use browser applications to navigate web pages and tools in order to: go to, back, forward, refresh, stop, home, new window, new tab, and follow link. They will be able to use toolbars such as search bar, address bar and menu bar. They will be able to use browser settings such as homepage, privacy as well as search engine, toolbars, zoom, text size. The learner will also be able to use browser help facilities such as online support.

To search for information from the internet, the learner will be able to use techniques such as key words, 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 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 such as send a link, as well as submitting information, such as filling in and submitting web forms or ratings.


Assessment guidance and/or requirements
Any aspect that is unfamiliar may require support and advice from a tutor/assessor. Internet applications will be defined as ‘basic’ because the application tools and functions will be pre-determined or commonly used and the range of techniques used for searching and exchanging information will be familiar or commonly undertaken. An activity will typically be ‘straightforward or routine’ because the task or context will be familiar and involve few factors (for example, time available, audience needs, content, structure) and the input and output of information will be predetermined by the person supervising the task.
LO 1 Connection to the internet could be by wired or wireless (WiFi) connection to a wireless router, or via mobile phone or personal hotspot.
AC 3.4 Safe downloads may be through using a virus checking application, using a secure source or downloading from an “app” store.

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