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__**General Topic**__: Basic Computer Skills

__**Topic**__: Using The Internet

__**Introduction**__ Using the internet can be done by anyone of any age to get information on literally any topic. In order to using the internet, we must first understand how the internet works as shown in this short video:

If you were unable to attend class today, click here to view a short video on how the internet works.

__**Connecting To The Internet**__

Now, that you have an understanding of how the internet works, lets learn how to setup an internet connection. There are many different ways to connect to the internet and it is usually determined by what internet service providers or ISPs are available in your immediate area. These sources of the internet are usually provided by your local telephone company or by your cable or satellite company. Once you have established an internet service through an ISP, you will need to be sure that the computer you plan to use is able to connect to the internet through an internet connection. Two popular connections are Dial-Up and DSL (or broadband).

Now, lets click here to learn how to setup up each one.

__**What Is A Web Browser?**__

Now, that you are able to establish a connection to the internet, lets learn about what types of programs are available to use along with your internet connect and service. To view any type of web page on a computer a program called an internet browser is used to graphically display information on your computer's screen.

Let's learn a little more about this type of program, by clicking here to watch another short video.

Now, on your computer, locate one of the icons on your desktop that was shown at the end of the video and double click (with your left mouse button) to open up the web browser.

__**Searching The Internet For Information**__

Now that you have identified and opened an internet browser that is on your computer, lets learn how you are able to use the program that you have opened to search for information using what is called, "a search engine".

There are many different search engines available on the internet, but one of the most popular ones is "Google". This search engine may be accessed by typing the following address in the long white address bar at the top of your web browser. Click here to be taken there automatically.

Lets learn a little more about how this search engine works and how you are able to use it to perform searches for information. Click here to learn more.

__**Now, Let's Practice With This Activity**__

Now, lets complete an Online Scavenger Hunt. You will be asked to find information using the internet by practicing some of the things that we have learned in this lesson. You will given 10 questions to answer in the survey. The answers to the questions are to be based on the searches that you perform using the Google search engine. Once you have completed, the instructor will review your results and provide feedback either in class or by email. Happy searching!

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