Introduction to Internet

Certification: FETAC Level 3

Duration: 7 weeks

 

Purpose: This programme will give learners basic Internet skills necessary for personal and work situations. It introduces a range of core skills which provide a basis for life-long learning.

Aims

1. Understand the concept of the world wide web and be aware of the trms used in relation to the internet.
2. Develop the skills required to send and receive emails.
3. Down load digital photographs and scan documents to their computer and save them to the computer.
4. Send attachments such as photographs with emails.
5. Search for information on the internet.
6. Complete tasks on line.
7. Be aware of antivirus protection on the internet

Specific Learning Outcomes

1. Terms used in relation to the internet
2. Emails
3. Attachments
4. Search for information
5. Form filling online
6. Antivirus

 Unit 1 - Terms used in relation to the Internet

• Be aware of the concept of world wide web and its operation
• Become aware of the terms frequently used relating to the Internet

Unit 2 - Emails

• Set up email address
• Set up an address book
• Send emails
• Receive and open emails
• Zip files

 Unit 3 - Attachments

• Download digital photographs to the computer and save to hard drive
• Scan documents or photos to the computer and save to hard drive
• Send attachments from hard drive with emails

Unit 4 - Search for information

• Carry out a search for information using given site names
• Carry out searches using google tool to search a topic

Unit 5 - Form filling

• Looking up a website to locate required information
• Complete forms on line
• Order or book an event on line

Unit 6 - Antivirus

• Understand the terms used when referring to antivirus software
• Become familiar with how software can be obtained
• Develop the skills required to ensure their computer remains virus free

Assessment is by a portfolio of coursework (Collection of Work) which shows that candidates have achieved all of the Specific Learning Outcomes.

 

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