http://k12science.stevens-tech.edu/training/basic.html
List of Proficiencies for Basic Training
- Perform basic PC literacy: cut and paste, open, close, minimize windows, use a mouse.
- Compare and contrast methods of Internet access: dial-up with SLIP/PPP/and dedicated connection
- Identify hardware and software needed to connect from home or at school for dial-up
- Understand the concepts of domain names and IP Addresses
- List 3 compelling uses of the Internet in education
- Identify the concept "browser" and list 2 very popular browsers
- Understand 8 basic parts of Netscape: (see below)
- Toolbar
- Directory Buttons
- Menu Bar
- Title Bar
- Document URL Bar
- Status Bar
- Document Viewing Area
- Scroll Bars
- Learn how to use the tool bar in Netscape to go Back, Forward, Home, Reload, Images (turn on or off view images), Open (via its URL), Print, Find, Stop.
- Explain what a URL is in your own words
- Know how to Bookmark
- Know how to configure Netscape Mail to get messages
- Send, Forward, Reply to Email messages
- Discuss Netiquette and list 3 important things you learned about Email netiquette
- Create very basic Email Address book for individual email addresses, committee or group email addresses
- Be able to cut and paste an email addresses
- Subscribe and know how to Unsubscribe to NIE Listserv