This document provides an overview of topics to be covered in a basic internet skills course, including understanding basic internet principles, using web addresses, searching for information, using tools like the home page and favorites, and being aware of security risks. It outlines how the internet is a vast library of information that allows keeping in touch with others, getting news and information, shopping, paying bills, and more. The course will also cover using search engines to find information, setting home pages, using job search sites, and learning how to stay safe online.

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Here you will learn to
• Understand the basic principles of the internet
• Use web addresses
• Use Universal Jobmatch site
• Search for information
• Use the tools including Home page & Favourites
• Beware of the security risks

3. Here you will learn basic internet principles
 The internet is a giant library of
information. Where you can keep in
touch with friends and family, read the
news, follow your hobbies, watch your
favourite TV programmes, shop,
compare prices, pay bills and much,
much more.
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4. Here you will learn basic internet principles
 The internet is made up of millions of
websites, and each website is made up
of lots of different web pages.
Click here for the course
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5. Click on the following links, and once loaded
save as a favourite and look at the jobs on
display
Yorkshire Coast radio jobs
NYCC jobs
Castle employment
Fusion
Indeed
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6. Being able to use online searches is really helpful
when you need to find information quickly using the
internet.
Search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo can help
you find websites, facts and other information in
seconds! Don’t worry if your spelling isn’t great -
search engines can help you spell words you find
difficult too.
Click here for the course ( you will need your username and password)
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7. Use a search engine and look answer the following,
write the answers on a piece of paper
 Who invented the Pie Chart
 How far is it to the moon
 What is the speed of light
 What day is the bin emptied at YO12 6QZ, house
No 2
Click here to access the internet
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8. Make the following your Home page
www.bbc.com
Once you have shown your Tudor make the
following your new home page
www.google.co.uk
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9.  Universal JobMatch Learn how to use, If you
don’t have an account ask and we will help
set one up
 Once you are logged in make sure your CV is
on the site, if not ask your Tudor
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10. The internet can be scary if you’re using it for
the first time or you’re not sure what’s safe
and what’s not. Don’t fear! If you’re aware of
the dangers of the internet and take the right
steps to avoid these dangers, you’ll be able to
use the internet really safely and easily!
Click here to learn more ( you will need your username and password)
Ask your Tutor for some exercises
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