Internet Literacy - Chapter 4: Surfing the Net

AFTER COMPLETING THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
	Define what it means to "surf" the Net.
	Select a Web browser and use it to go surfing.
	Recognize the elements of a Uniform resource locator (URL).
	Know how to go to any URL on the World Wide Web.
	Visit some of the most exciting sites on the World Wide Web.
	Define the concepts of linking and browsing.
	Define the concepts of a Web page, a home page, and a default page.
	Manipulate a window by sizing, scrolling, hiding, maximizing, and switching among multiple windows.
	Navigate using the browser's buttons and shortcut keys.
	Go to different levels of a Web site by manipulating its URL.
	Avoid distractions and stay focused on the purpose for which you visited a Web site.
	Bookmark your favorite Web sites for quick recall whenever you want to visit them again.
	Know how to create more screen space to display the maximum amount of a Web page inside your browser window.

INTERNET LITERACY RESOURCES:

Getting a Browser

Use these links to download and install a browser. If you are already using one brand, you may want to try the other one. If you have an older version, you can use these links to update your browser.

Microsoft Internet Explorer	Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari

Understanding URLs

Follow each of these links and observe how the page displays and how the URL is updated in the location or address box.

	http://www.udel.edu/fth/resume.html#professional			http://www.sony.com
	http://www.udel.edu/fth/resume.html			http://www.cnn.com
	http://www.netscape.com			http://www.microsoft.com

Surfing Concepts and Techniques

Follow each of these links to practice the skills associated with surfing the web.

Home Pages	www.princeton.edu
Default Pages	www.sony.com www.loc.gov
Scrolling	www.travelgram.com
Hyperpicture Links	www.loc.gov
Image Maps	www.udel.edu/fth/middle-c
Manipulating URLs	http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/enthusiast/default.asp http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/flw/flw03.html

Visiting Selected Web Sites

These links will take you to a broad cross-section of sites. Which sites seem easiest to navigate? Are there some that confuse you because of the way they are designed?

Resources for Finding
More Cool Web Sites

Portals

Go to any of these portals and set up your own personal portal page. Select from their offerings to tailor the page to your own preferences.

Taking Portals Personally: A Design Review

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