Internet Basics Dokki, Cairo

Course details

This course will provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work with the internet, including browsing the web and communicating via e-mail.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the concept of the internet.
• Explain the different types of internet connections and how to use them.
• Describe the different types of internet browsers and their common features.
• Explain the basics of internet searching (browsing) and how to filter the results.
• Explain how to deal with the web pageCreate a webmail email account.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Networks and the Internet

• Using the internet
• What is the “World Wide Web”
• Using internet services

Module 2: Getting Connected

• Recognizing types of internet connections
• Connecting to the internet
• Hardware and software requirements to access the Internet

Module 3: Internet Services

• Starting Internet Explorer®
• Using the Internet Explorer® window
• Using the address bar and links toolbars

Module 4: Searching the Internet

• Performing a search
• Refining a search
• Customizing search settings

Module 5: Working with Web Pages

• Saving a web page
• Adding web pages to favorites
• Saving a graphic from a web page
• Changing web page text sizes
• Printing a web page

Module 6: Creating an E-mail Account

• Creating an e-mail account
• Composing and sending an e-mail message
• Sending and receiving messages
• Replying to an e-mail message
• Forwarding an e-mail message

Assessment Strategy:

Participants will be evaluated based on their participation in class discussions and activities