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Full Lesson for the Internet Basics Module
Full Lesson for the Internet Basics Module
Internet Browser Basics
Internet Browser Basics
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Browsing with Chrome
Browsing with Chrome
Common Domain Types
Common Domain Types
.com - www.example.com - By far the most common
.gov - www.example.gov - Government websites
.edu - www.example.edu - Educational institutions
.org - www.example.org - Used by organizations
Basic Internet Search Strategies
Basic Internet Search Strategies
Importance of Reading URLs
Importance of Reading URLs
It's important to read a domain properly before clicking on links in our email. Hackers and other criminals frequently try to trick you by adding words to domains. Here are some examples.
Let's say that your bank is Secure Bank, and their website is:
www.securebank.com
If you navigate to Secure Bank's "Payments" page, you could see something like this in your address bar:
www.securebank.com/payments
Notice that the base domain name, www.securebank.com, never changes. That's how you know that you are actually on Secure Bank's website. Online criminals will try to trick you by changing the spelling and order of the names. Here are some examples of what a hacker might try:
www.securbank.com/payments - misspelled -
www.thisissafe.com/securebank/payments - the domain is thisissafe.com (hint: it's not safe!)
Pay special attention to the address and domain information before clicking. And remember, never save your passwords at a public location!
More on Understanding URLs
More on Understanding URLs
Internet Security
Internet Security
Standards for Essential Computer Skills
Standards for Essential Computer Skills
Below you will find a list of standards that you will be evaluated on in the Northstar Digital Literacy test. Check the boxes off when you feel confident in a skill. You will want all of the boxes checked before you take the proctored test. You can follow the link below the list for further lessons if there are any boxes that you can't check.
Identify the different ways a person can connect to the internet.
Demonstrate knowledge of browsers and identify commonly used browsers.
Demonstrate familiarity with website structure (e.g., landing pages, internal pages).
Identify top-level domains (e.g., .edu, .com, .org).
Demonstrate understanding of how to use browser tools and settings to protect privacy (e.g., private browser windows, clearing search history, and declining to save passwords on shared computers).
Demonstrate understanding of when it's safe and appropriate to share personal, private, or financial information (e.g., recognizing phishing attempts, identifying unsecured websites).
Identify ways to protect your devices (e.g., anti-malware software, recognizing possible virus attacks).
Demonstrate to a website that you are a legitimate user using CAPTCHA or other verification methods.
Fill out an online form.
Identify address bar and demonstrate understanding of its functionality.
Identify common browser tools and icons (e.g., favorites, downloads, refresh, and back).
Perform internet search using clear parameters (terms and filters).
Demonstrate ability to scroll up and down a page and left and right on a page.
Identify and make use of common website interactions (e.g., play buttons, hyperlinks).
Identify and work with tabs and windows.
Enable a specific pop-up window.
Use shortcut keys, or menu or mousing equivalents, to support user experience on the web (e.g., zoom, find text).
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