Series 1: Detangling the Crazy Spider Web:Let’s take a look at the web of computer

connections we call the Internet

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Who’s Taking You On This Info Journey

Ashley MacQuarrie Community Manager, K12

Portland, OR

Stephanie Hoaglund Director of Social Media, K12

Herndon, VA

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The Impact of the Internet

• The Information Super Highway is in constant transition.• Currently, 88% of American adults have a cell phone, 57%

have a laptop, 19% own an e-book reader, and 19% have a tablet computer; about six in ten adults (63%) go online wirelessly with one of those devices. Gadget ownership is generally correlated with age, education, and household income, although some devices—notably e-book readers and tablets—are as popular or even more popular with adults in their thirties and forties than young adults ages 18-29.*

• The Internet has transformed our LIVES.

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*Pew Research Institute

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How we live day to day

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How we connect• In 2009, 1 out of 8 couples that married that year, had met online.• 57% of people say they talk to others more online than they do in real life• 2.5 billion text messages are sent from cell phones each day. The average

teenager sends over 100 texts per day, and almost 3100 per month.

How we learn• By 2019, it is estimated that 50% of all college courses taught will be

online, and many will be free. • Nearly 2 million K-12 students were enrolled in at least one online course

in 2011-2012.• The Internet has affected where we learn, how we learn and what we

learn

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The Impact of the Web• What We Know

– Google CEO Eric Schmidt: In just two days, we create as much information as humans did from the dawn of civilization until 2003.

– One week’s worth of the New York Times contains more information than a person in the 18th century was likely to come across in an entire lifetime.

• What We Can Do– The top 10 in demand jobs in 2010, did not exist in 2004

• How We Entertain Ourselves – Today twice as many people watch Hulu as watch TV networks– Explosion of Online Gaming

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Oh, How It Has Affected Our Lives!

• Allows us to pursue our passions and hobbies• Makes our lives easier and more efficient• Expands our ability to connect • Is a powerful tool that needs to be used safely

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Let’s Get Down to Basics Commonly Used Browsers – Software for Viewing the Web

• Chrome • Firefox• Internet Explorer• Safari • Opera

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• Chrome – Most popular browser in the world– Supported by all operating systems– Potential privacy issues

• Internet Explorer – The browser K12 families use for day to day. – Still the most popular browser in the United States, although Chrome is gaining – Parental Controls– Email and telephone support– Not available for Mac OS

• Firefox – Open-source and innovative– Supported by all operating systems – Parental Controls– Many plug-ins available that allow users to personalize their experience

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Basics of Using A Browser

• Cache and How to Dump It• Cookies and How to Clear Them • Download History• Bookmarking

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Cache and How to Dump It

• A web cache is a mechanism for temporarily storing (or “caching”) web content

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Cookies and How to Clear Them

Cookie: nouna small piece of data sent from a website and stored in your web browser when you visit a site.

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Cookies and How to Clear Them

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ChromeInternet ExplorerFirefox

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Download History

Bookmarking

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Firefox Internet Explorer Chrome

Did You Know? Timesaving shortcuts and tricks

• CTRL F (or Command F)

• CTRL/Command + -

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Use Google’s built in search tools to find just what you’re looking for…

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Google Images’ filtering options make it easy to find that perfect picture!

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Search by Image

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K12 is All Over the Internet

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Clearing the Noise: Understanding the Internet and Its Tools

In the ever-expanding online world, getting around, exploring new finds and finding what you need can, at times, be overwhelming.

We’ve created a new series that can help you get a better understanding of the space and its tools, as well as the apps and how they can make your life more efficient, organized, interesting and dynamic!

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Clearing the Noise: Understanding the Internet and Its Tools

Diffusing the Noise: Learn about Internet Tools like Google Drive, Feed Readers, and Social Media dashboards

Say Cheese!: A look at some of the tools available to help you discover the mobile photographer in you

Hey! I Can See You!: The art of using Video Tools like Skype, Google Hangouts, and webcams

Yes, There is An App For That: A look all the latest cool apps available including Flipboard, Pinterest, Fitness Tracker, Mint, and Google calendar.

Digital Citizenship: Internet safety for you and your family including tools to monitor your kids and digital footprints.

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Do you have a question you want us to answer? Tweet @K12Learn and use #K12Social

Clearing the Noise: Understanding the Internet and Its Tools

NOTE: Each session runs twice in a day, so you only need to attend one time on a date to get that session.

Next in our series: Diffusing the Noise: Learn about Internet Tools like

Google Drive, Feed Readers, and Social Media dashboards

Tuesday, February 12: 3pm Eastern/12noon Pacific & 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific

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Do you have a question you want us to answer? Tweet @K12Learn and use #K12Social