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Introduction to "Using the Internet"

Workshop outline

This workshop is made up of the following units:

Workshop Introduction

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Know who the workshop personnel and hosts are
  • Summarise their objectives for the workshop
  • Explain the format of the workshop format, materials and timetable
  • Describe the background of INASP and PERI

The Internet, World Wide Web And Web Browsers

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Describe what the Internet is
  • Describe what the World Wide Web is
  • Access, navigate, search, save and print Web pages
  • Customise their Web browser
  • Bookmark 'favourite' Web pages

Search Engines and Effective Searching

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Explain why effective searching is important
  • List the types of information available online
  • Describe the main features of search engines and how they work
  • Plan and carry out an effective search

Subject-based Information Gateways

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Describe what an subject-based information gateway (SBIG) is
  • List the main features of SBIGs
  • List the strengths and weaknesses of SBIGs
  • Describe the differences between SBIGs and other information finding tools
  • Use SBIGs to access information

Using the Internet for Teaching, Learning and Research

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Describe the different types of online resource
  • List typical tasks that can be completed using online information
  • Access information appropriate for teaching, learning and research through a variety of resource types

Evaluating 'Quality' Online

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • List key criteria for evaluating quality of information
  • List specific issues of quality of Web page content
  • List key criteria for evaluating quality of Web page design
  • Apply quality criteria to Internet sites in order judge their value

Using Email for Teaching, Learning and Research

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • List the benefits of using email
  • List the drawbacks of using email
  • Describe how to find e-mail resources via the Web
  • Explain what at mail list is
  • Understand the etiquette for using email
  • Access and search a mail list

Copyright

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Explain why copyright is needed
  • Describe the basic idea behind 'fair use'
  • Cite an online resource correctly
  • List examples of prohibited activities
  • Describe ways of discouraging breaches of copyright

Costing the Use of the internet

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Describe the "cost of use" issues involved in Internet use
  • List suggestions for reducing costs
  • List suggestions for raising revenue

Internet Training For Others

By the end of this unit participants will be able to:

  • Describe the key aspects of planning a successful training session
  • Explain the structure and possible uses of INASP training materials
  • Describe costs and logistical considerations of the planning phase
  • Develop a practical training plan for use within their institution

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