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Phone: 581-2432

Email: classes@christiancounty.lib.mo.us

Please have a seat, fill out and fold your name card, and complete the pre-evaluation form.We will be starting shortly.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Introduction to the Internet

Objectives

General context and basic vocabulary Identify components needed for Internet use Learn about the World Wide Web Increase familiarity with Internet

communication and formats (e-mail) Practice searching Learn about toolbars, favorites, security, etc.

What is the Internet?

An electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world (from Merriam-Webster’s)

GettingConnected Hardware required

Computer Modem path (phone line, cable,

wireless) adequate speed/memory

Software required ISP (Internet Service Provider) web browser

Terms Address Browser Chat Dial-up Domain Download DSL Home Page HTML Hypertext

ISP Key Word Link (hyperlink) Modem Search Engine Server Toolbars URL Web Web Site

Browsing the Web

Web Browser Internet Explorer Firefox Safari Netscape

Navigation 101 Links Search Bars

Organization on the Internet

Web page

Web site

Home page

Servers

Domains

Navigate the Christian County Library webpage by clicking various links

Searching the Web

Search Engines Yahoo Google Ask.com

Metasearch Engines Web Crawler Dogpile HotBot

Examples of good Search Strings

•Munchkin Cats

•Claddagh Rings

•Dragons

•Rhinoceros Beetles

•Mark Twain

•Fly Fishing

•Haley’s Comet

Examples of not so good Search Strings

•How do I tie a hand-made halter

•When is the best time to plant tomatoes

•I need to know what the population of brazil is

•How deep is the grand canyon

Search Strings

Let’s all go to Google.

http://www.google.com

Try searching for information on various topics.

Online Communication

Email Chat rooms Instant Messenger programs Forums Blogs Web 2.0 sites

Social Networking Wikis

Netcasting Vidcasting

Thank you for coming

Feel free to repeat this class or sign up for other classes at the circulation desk

Questions?