1. Module 6 Using the Internet for Working & Learning

2. Learning Outcomes  6.1 Identify methods to connect to the Internet.  6.2 Use browser software to navigate web pages.  6.3 Use tools to communicate information online.  6.4 Understand the need for safety and security practices when working online.

3. How do you access the Internet?

4. Navigating Websites

5. Search Engines  Google - https://www.google.com https://www.google.com  Yahoo - http://www.yahoo.com/ http://www.yahoo.com/  Bing - http://www.bing.com/ http://www.bing.com/

6. Downloading, Saving & Editing

7. Downloading  Most job adverts or education courses will require that you download and edit a Word document as part of the application process.

8. Saving  It is important that if you are using a shared computer such as those in libraries or a classroom that you save your files in a secure place like a flash drive.

9. Editing  Software for computers can be expensive, programmes such as the latest version of Microsoft Office can cost between €100 - €400, this can be quite a high price if you are living on a budget or do not need to use it every day.  Fortunately there are FREE alternatives

10. Online Communication

11. Email  Email is one of the most useful applications of the internet. It is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to keep in touch.

12. Online Safety & Security

13. Online Safety  http://www.google.co.uk/goo dtoknow/online-safety/ http://www.google.co.uk/goo dtoknow/online-safety/

14. Learning Outcomes  6.1 Identify methods to connect to the Internet.  6.2 Use browser software to navigate web pages.  6.3 Use tools to communicate information online.  6.4 Understand the need for safety and security practices when working online.