18 Hours
Course Description
This module includes the knowledge and skills required to identify common terminology associated with computer networks and the Internet, components and benefits of networked computers, the difference between different types of networks (LAN and WAN), and how computer networks fit into other communications networks (like the telephone network).
Unit 1: Getting Connected
Lesson 1: Networking Fundamentals
- What is a Network
- Whre s the Personal Computer Fits
- Netowrk Standards
- Peer-to –Peer Networks
- Client-Server Networks
- LANs and WANs
- Connecting to a Network
- Connection/Cabling Options
- The Network Interface Card (NIC)
- The Hub
- Network Segments
- The Bridge
- The Router
- The Switch
- The Firewall
- Benefits of Networking
- Communication
- Sharing Devices
- Sharing Information
- Using Dedicated Servers
- Disadvantages of Networking
- Dependency
- Expensive
- Security Risk
- Loss of Autonomy or Privacy
- Viruses
Lesson 2: Looking at the Internet
- Introducing the Internet
- The Telephone Network
- The Computer Network
- Multifunctional
- Connecting to the Internet
- Looking at Internet Service Providers
- Types of Connections
- Telephone Access (Dial-Up Access)
- TV Cable Access
- Using Online Services
- Digital Connections
- Recognizing Intranets and Extranets
Lesson 3: Understanding E-mail
- What is Electronic Mail?
- Internal Mail
- Internet E-Mail
- Understanding an E-mail Address
- The Domain Name Format
- Internet Server Types
- Looking at E-mail Componetns
- The Subject Line
- The Message Body
- Attachments
- Using E-mail Options
- Creating New
- Reply Options
- Receiving E-mail
- Attaching Files
- Using E-mail Appropriately
- Using Emoticons, Abbreviations or Acronyms
- Using References
- Working with Attachments
- Managing Spam
- Understanding Bad Netiquette
- Identifying Common E-mail Problems
- Messages Not Being Sent or Received
- Problems with Attachments
- Inbox Overflow
- Delivery Failures
- Grabled Messages
- Responding in Haste
- Communicating Appropriately
- Watching for Potential Viruses In E-mail
Lesson 4: Using Windows Mail & Contacts
- What is Windows Mail
- Using the Folder List
- Sending Messages
- Formatting the Message Text
- Proofing Your Message
- Sending the Message
- Setting the Priority
Receiving Messages
- Replying to a Message
- Forwarding a Message
Attaching Files
Managing Messages
- Selecting Items
- Changing the View for Messages
- Marking Messages
- Flagging Messages
- Copying Messages
- Moving Messages
- Saving Messages
- Finding Messages
- Deleting Messages
- Blocking Messages
Working with Windows Contacts
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- Adding a Contact
- Making Changes
- Using Groups
- Deleting Contacts or Groups
- Performing Some Maintainance
- Automating Tools and Mail
- Using Signatures
- Sending Out-Of-Office Notices
- Redirecting Mail
- Backing Up Your Email Items
Unit 2: Using the Internet
Lesson 1: Getting Started
- Understanding Basic Terminology
- Looking at the Information on the Internet
- Understanding the World Wide Web
- Recognizing Web Page Elements
- Using the Inoform Resource Locator (URL)
- Looking at the Home Page
- Understanding the Domain Name Format
- Identifying Other Elements
- Encryption
- Cookies
- FTP
- Plug-in Programs
- Web Cache
- Pop-up
Lesson 2: Looking at Web Browsers
- Using a Web Browser
- Looking at Mailing Lists
- Subscribing
- Moderated VS Unmoderated List
- Mailing List Databases
- Subscribing to A Newsgroup (Usenet)
Lesson 3: Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Getting Started
- Looking at the Screen
- Using the Address Field
- Navigating with the Buttons
- Understanding Hyperlinks
- Using the Menu Bar
- Adding a Bookmark to Your Favarites List
- Organising the Favorites
- Reorganizing Favorite Links
Lesson 4: Using Information from the Web
- Retrieving Information from a Web Page
- Saving a Web Page
- Using Copy and Paste
- Printing a Web Page
- Downloading Information
- Customizing the Web Browser
Lesson 5: Searching for Information
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- “Surfing” the Internet
- Searching a Specific Web Site
- Using Directories
- Using Portal Sites
- Using Search Engine Technology
- Looking at Search Engine Features
- Narrowing the Search
- Using Boolean Terms
- Searching with AND
- Searching with OR
- Searching with NEAR
- Searching with NOT
- Using Parentheses
Lesson6: Qualifying the Information
- Evaluating the Information
- How Accurate is the Information?
- How Authentic is the Information?
- How Objective is the information?
- How Current is the Information?
- Assessing the Site Design
- How an Impact on Society
- Looking at Education
- Using Computers At Home
- Where else Are Computers Used?
- Shopping Online
- Benefits of Using Computers
Lesson 7: The Risks of Computing
- Protecting Your Data or Computer
- Understanding Data Security
- Establishing a Safe Working Environment
- Using Ergonomics
- Looking at Workstation Ergonomics
- Using Notebooks
- Ergonomic Product and Gadgets
- Understanding Viruses
- Looking at the Types of Viruses
- Using an Anti-virus Program
- Maintaining a Virus Free System
- Performing a Data Backup
Lesson 8: Using the Internet Responsibly
- Restricting Access
- Recognizing Copyright Issues
- Identifying Ethical Issues
- Libel
- Plagiarism
- Criminal Activity
- Unethical Behavior
- Protecting Yourself
- Buying Online
- Protecting Your Privacy
- Keeping Up with Technology
- Looking at Personal Responsibilities
- Disposing of Consumables
- Sharing Your Knowlege
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