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INTERNET
BASICS
NETSCAPE
Ø Indicates an action
Ø Boot up your computer
If you do not know how to boot up the computer, please find the PC BASICS packet.
Ø Look around and become familiar with the Desktop of your computer.
Windows 3.1 looks very different from Windows 95 or 98. But you will be able to find the program components.
If you have Windows 3.1 your NETSCAPE ICON may be in a folder called Internet Applications. If you are unfamiliar with the PC Desktop, please find the PC BASICS packet.
Ø Look for the Netscape Icon
Netscape is called a Browser. It allows you to view work wide web pages. Internet Explorer is another popular browser.
Ø Double click on the Icon to open Netscape
Your Monitor will look something like this:
Across the top - is the title bar - it tells you the program and page that is open.
The next row down from the top is a tool bar.
The second row is an important TOOL BAR
Ø Click on each one at a time to view the drop down menus and the various options available. Some of these functions will be available through the use of other buttons as well.
The next row down is the NAVIGATION TOOL BAR:
The first on the left is a green ARROW labeled BACK. This is a wonderful navigation button. It allows you to go back through the pages so you can return one page at a time. Think of it as a book, the BACK button turns one page at a time backward and the Forward Button turns the pages forward.
RELOAD - will Reload the current page from the server. This is useful if the page is continually updated.
HOME - will return you to the page that is set as your opening page. This often is your school's HOME PAGE or your favorite search engine window.
The SEARCH BUTTON will take you to a Search Engine Window. For NETSCAPE it is set to take you to NETCENTER where you can enter keywords to search for and choose the search engine you wish to use.
From here you may search the web for just about anything you can think of. You will get to practice this soon;
Guide takes you to NET GUIDE
PRINT will print the current page as you see it.
SECURITY will give you security information.
STOP will stop loading a page. So if you made a mistake or a page is taking too long to load , you can use the STOP button to end the transfer.
The next tool bar is the LOCATION TOOL BAR:
BOOKMARKS: Often a wonderful resource page is the result of a long circuitous search. Bookmarks are a wonderful way to keep track of your favorite web sites. Once you find a site you can Bookmark it and return with the click of the mouse.
The next little icon is the drag icon. If you click and drag the icon it will place the page into your bookmarks or onto the tool bar.
The next long narrow box is the Locator box. This is where the URL - Uniform Resource Locator or the world wide web address . Each page in the web has an address. You can locate pages through a search or by typing in the address.
The Web has several wonderful tutorials for using the Internet. So let's get you going quickly.
In case you have entered this packet here:
· Boot your Computer
· Find the NETSCAPE ICON
· Double Click on the Netscape Icon to OPEN NETSCAPE
As each person can set a different home page. Let's get on the same home page first.
If your monitor looks like this then you are ready:
If your home page is anything but the above then:
Ø Point your mouse into the long thin locator box in the third row of tool bars. There is something in there that starts with http://
When you click in the box, the URL is highlighted.
Ø Type : http://home.netscape.com/
You will now be taken to the home page of Netscape.
Ø Take a look around. Use your mouse to scroll up and down to see the entire page.
Notice that as you move your mouse over the screen the mouse pointer will turn to a hand when you pass over certain images or words. These indicate HOT LINKS. A click of the mouse when the pointer is a hand will take you to another page.
NOTE: If at any time during our journey through Cyberspace, another window pops up, just click on the X in the upper right corner of the window and it will close. These and the flashy banners are paid advertisements- one of the ways the web can remain free.
Ø Move your mouse pointer to the arrow next to the box that says Netscape Search.
A drop down box will appear with the names of several search engines. All of those search engines and more will go looking for web sites for you. They all do it a little bit differently so each will return different sites. When performing detailed research, you may choose to use one or more search engines. Be sure to practice with several to see which one brings the types of results you like and presents them in a way you can understand.
Keep your selection NETSCAPE SEARCH and move your mouse pointer to the Keyword box immediately to the right.
Ø Enter INTERNET TUTORIALS in the box.
The key to finding the information you desire on the web is in designing the search criteria. You will soon learn how to narrow or broaden your search.
Ø Click on SEARCH
The computer begins to search for the results of your inquiry.
When completed Netscape will display the results of your search. It should look like this:
It is time for you to play a bit. So choose one of the HOT LINKS - where your mouse pointer turns to a hand. Explore the page that opens and click on any LINKS that appeal to you.
If you don't like where you are, or are tired of surfing around, then click the BACK button until you return to the NETSCAPE HOME window or enter the URL http://home.netscape.com in the locator box.
- ENJOY -
When you are through return
to the NETSCAPE HOME PAGE and continue
Now let us try a Search Engine that Searches Search Engines.
It is not necessary to return to the Netscape home page to enter a URL. You can enter the locator box from any page on the web and enter a new URL.
Ø Click in the Locator Box and enter www.dogpile.com
Skim up and down the page for a minute to see what is offered as links from Dogpile. Then enter the same search criteria as before.
Ø Enter - Internet tutorials
The results are listed as you scroll down.
Ø Scroll to the bottom of the screen
Ø Click on the NEXT SET OF SEARCH ENGINES
Ø Scroll through those resources without clicking on any.
Ø Continue to scroll to the bottom of each page
Ø Click on the NEXT SET OF SEARCH ENGINES until you have scrolled through them all.
Are you overwhelmed yet? Notice how each search engine returns a different set of Web sites based on the same search criteria.
Let's Try another Meta Search
Ø Click in the Locator Box and enter www.askjeeves.com
Ø Ask Jeeves for - Internet tutorials
The results are listed as you scroll down.
Ø Scroll to the bottom of the screen
Ø Click on the arrow to the right of each search engine result
Ø Scroll through those resources without clicking on any.
Ø Click on a selection and then click ask
Now you have begun to SURF the NET.
From here you need to play around a bit. You may choose to do several things.
Ø Click on Search at the top in the tool bar.
Ø Enter a search of your own choice.
Ø Click on links and use the Back and Forward buttons to become familiar with the resources in an area of your interest.
Ø Enter the URL - http://www.creativesolutions.com/links/
Ø Explore some educational links in your area of interest.
This Resource holds a countless number of educational links to help you with curriculum development.
Ø Visit the Searsport District High School Web Site. From there you can link to the Middle School Web site.
Type http://home.acadia.net/searsporths/sdhshome.html
In Lesson One you learned to Search the Web for resources. What happens when you find the perfect page?
BOOKMARK IT - or SAVE IT IN YOUR FAVORITES
Ø If you are not already in NETSCAPE then boot up your computer and load NETSCAPE.
Ø If you are already in NETSCAPE then click on HOME to return to NETCENTER
Ø Click on BookMark
Ø Look at the drop down menu.
When you ADD BOOKMARK, the current page will be added to the end.
Ø Click ADD BOOKMARK
NETCENTER will be added to the list under My STUFF on the right side. There are icons for FOLDERS and BOOKMARKS.
Ø Click on the NETCENTER bookmark. You will be taken back to NETCENTER.
Ø In the Locator Box, the long thin box with the URL, type in
http://home.acadia.net/searsporths/sdhshome.html
You will be taken to the home page of the Searsport High School Web Site.
Ø Click on Bookmark
Ø Click on Add Bookmark
The bookmark for the Web Site will be added under the NETCENTER bookmark and read Welcome to Searsport District High School
This is the simple and fast way to bookmark sites. The only problem is that as you find more and more favorite sites the list will become long and you will need to scroll through many bookmarks to get to the one you want. NETSCAPE allows you to organize bookmarks in a file system.
Ø Click on Bookmark
Ø Click on EDIT Bookmarks
Ø Click on FILE
Ø Click on New Folder
Ø Name the new folder School Web Sites and enter a description such as web sites of schools.
Ø Scroll to the bottom of the list of bookmarks and find the Welcome to Searsport District
Ø CLICK and DRAG the bookmark into the School Web Site Folder.
Now when you return to NETSCAPE and click on BOOKMARKS you will find your new folder.
When you click on the folder it will open and you will see the Searsport High School Bookmark.
Ø Enter http://janus.state.me.us/education/schools.htm in the locator box
Ø Choose a school web site to view.
Ø When you arrive at the chosen school, Click Bookmark
Ø Click FILE BOOKMARK
Ø CHOOSE School Web Sites
The Bookmark will be placed directly in the School Web Sites Folder.
You can make innumerable Folders and save your favorite sites in them. When they are full you can make new folders and drag the bookmarks around to maintain order.
Now it is time for you to try your new skills with Searching and Bookmarking.
Ø Go to SEARCH
Ø Choose a Search Engine and enter anything of your interest in the Search Box
If your search is too broad, it will return too many irrelevant web sites.
Ø Bookmark any sites that you would like to visit again.