Internet Basics


	Net Connectors Contributed by: One Economy Link: http://pic.tv/netconnectors/ 5 Click the title to vote A non-profit organization that leverages the power of technology and connects underserved communities around the world to vital information that will improve their lives.
	Northstar Online Digital Literacy Assessment Contributed by: Minnesota Literacy Council Institute of Museum and Library Services Link: http://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/index.php 4 Click the title to vote The Northstar Digital Literacy Project defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. The ability of adults to perform these tasks can be assessed through online, self-guided modules. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in six main areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Email, and Word Processing (Word). When individuals pass the assessments at approved sites, they can obtain the Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate. This provides a credential for employment. There is no cost to complete the online assessments.
	Sharing with Email Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk-7ozPEuN0&feature... 4 Click the title to vote Learn how to send, share, and save files and websites using email.
	Google.com Advanced Search Contributed by: New York State Library State of New York Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... 1 Click the title to vote A one-page reference guide on how to use the Advanced Search function of Google.
	Introduction to the Internet Contributed by: Fast Forward New Mexico Link: http://fastforwardnm.org/sites/default/files/Level... 1 Click the title to vote Tutorial on how to search on the Internet, find and fill out electronic forms, and compose an email and upload and download an attachment.
	Learn About Password Security Contributed by: Online QR Lab Link: http://www.onlineqrlab.com/learn-about-password-se... 0 Click the title to vote This guide provides information on password security and provides helpful tips on how to create passwords.
	Internet Domains: what Web addresses mean Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg6-EPcNAoI&feature... 0 Click the title to vote Learn what Web addresses mean about where you are online.
	Advanced Web Searching Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GVfKWDhsto&feature... 0 Click the title to vote Learn about some more advanced search techniques to help you search more efficiently on the Web.
	Searching the Web Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkKC1BnuQsE&feature... 0 Click the title to vote Learn the basics of Web searching and how to find information online.
	Web 101 Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIfMAOgMwiM&feature... 0 Click the title to vote What's the Web? Learn some basics about how Web works and how you can connect to it.
	Finding Good Information on the Internet Contributed by: Broadband Access Project (BAP) Link: https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/computer-basics... 0 Click the title to vote Since anybody can post information on the Internet, it is important to check information for truthfulness and accuracy. Watch the video to learn the ABC's of website evaluation, and then print out the information below for a take-home handout!
	Comunícate con tu familia Contributed by: Club Digital Link: http://club-digital.com/leccion3 0 Click the title to vote Uno de los grandes aspectos de la Internet es la capacidad de mantener a bajo costo y fácilmente en contacto con familiares y amigos a larga distancia. En la lección 3 le mostraremos algunos sitios populares y las aplicaciones que le permitirán mensajes de correo electrónico, instantáneos, enviar dinero, hacer llamadas telefónicas a través de Internet e incluso video chat.
	Familiarízate con Internet Contributed by: Club Digital Link: http://club-digital.com/leccion2 0 Click the title to vote El Internet es un mar de información y en la lección 2, te mostramos cómo buscar y conectarse a la información que necesita. Con un vídeo sobre los fundamentos de los motores de búsqueda también incluye artículos sobre cómo usar las populares redes sociales Facebook y Twitter.
	Conceptos básicos de Internet Contributed by: Club Digital Link: http://club-digital.com/leccion1 0 Click the title to vote Lección 1 es el primero de muchos video y en el artículo basado en las lecciones del Club Digital tiene para ofrecer. En esta primera lección que se presentará a la World Wide Web también conocida como “Internet” o “La Web”. Se le mostrarán cómo se puede utilizar la web para conectarse a los sitios para obtener información, ver vídeos, escuchar música, comunicarse con otras personas mantenerse informado y mucho más!
	Tips for Getting Cached Material Removed from Search Engines Contributed by: ConnectSafely Link: http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-for-... 0 Click the title to vote Content deleted on the internet can still exist as "cached" or archived content in the Google Search index, this tip sheet explains how to expidite the removal process.
	Internet 101 Contributed by: Goodwill Community Foundation International Link: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internet101 0 Click the title to vote This introductory course will guide you through the basics of the Internet.
	Tips to Create and Manage Strong Passwords Contributed by: ConnectSafely Link: http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-to-c... 0 Click the title to vote Provides tips on how to create and manage a strong password as it is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters.
	How to Check your Computer's History Contributed by: WebWise Link: http://www.scag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/wwk... 0 Click the title to vote A tutorial that teaches you how to check the computer's history to determine the list of websites that have been accessed from your computer.
	Check Out the News! Introduction to News Literacy Contributed by: The LAMP Link: http://www.thelampnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/LAMPl... 0 Click the title to vote Basic news literacy skills are necessary for anyone who pays attention to news, whether it is printed or digital, local or global. With this guide, explore how and why news is made, and how you can take control of the news media in your life to generate your own opinions and make choices that are right for you.
	Home Computer and Internet Security Brochure Contributed by: City of Seattle Link: http://seattle.gov/tech/docs/FinalBrochure0708.pdf 0 Click the title to vote This is a basic primer pamphlet on some common computer security issues and tips on how to keep your personal computer safe. This was developed by the City of Seattle Office of Information Security and the City of Seattle Community Technology Program in the Department of Information Technology. Also available from www.seattle.gov/tech in other languages: Amharic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog & Vietnamese