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Basic Internet Class
  • Pearl River County Library System
  • Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library
    • 900 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466
    • 601 798 5081
  • Poplarville Public Library
    • 202 West Beers St., Poplarville, MS 39470
    • 601 795 8411
  • Web Address
    • www.pearlriver.lib.ms.us
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Introduction
  • We will introduce you to your browser, the software program which allows you to communicate with the Internet, and provide you with several tutorials which will assist you in gaining the confidence to “surf the net” with ease!
  • The browser we are using is Internet Explorer, version 8.0.  If you have a computer at home, you may have Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or even another browser program.
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"The internet is a vast..."
  • The internet is a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide. The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.
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"The Internet began as a..."
  • The Internet began as a project of the U.S. Department of Defense called ARPANET.  The goal of this project was to design a nationwide computer network that could withstand major disasters.
  • At the center of the Internet are the servers, computers that store lots of information for other computers to download and view.  When you look at a web page, you are a client and the computer you look at is the server.
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"Today’s Internet is a web..."
  • Today’s Internet is a web of connectivity including telephone service providers, regional Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and local ISPs.  It also may include Digital Service Lines which the telephone company may provide and Cable Internet Service provided by the local television cable provider.
  • An end user, like a library in Mississippi or a person with a home computer, is part of a local ISP’s network, which in turn is part of a regional ISPs network, which is part of an even larger US network, which connects to a worldwide network. All these networks that talk to each other over the globe are the Internet!
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"We will review some of..."
  • We will review some of the terms commonly used, some features of your browser, some Do’s and Don'ts, visit some web Mouse and Internet tutorials and give you some time to “surf” to find the answers of sample questions.
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Glossary
  • Browser – A type of software program that allows users to find and connect to Web pages. These allow the user to move back and forth between pages through links.
  • E-mail (short for Electronic Mail) - The transmission of messages electronically. Most e-mail systems allow you to send the same message to one or many people.
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"FTP (File Transfer Protocol"
  • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A standard protocol used to send files from one computer to another.
  • Home Page - The opening page of either a personal, commercial, or institutional Web site.
  • Hot Links - In hypertext systems, such as the World Wide Web, links allow you to move from one document page to another.  When you click a link, you access another Web document.
  • Hypertext - A special type of database system in which objects are linked to one another.
  • HTML (Hypertext Mark- Up Language) - The language used to create a Web document.
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"HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol"
  • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) - the standard protocol for transferring hypertext documents on the World Wide Web.
  • ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company or organization that provides access to the Internet through its servers, usually for a fee.
  • Modem (Acronym for Modulator-Demodulator) - an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines.
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"Search Engine - A tool..."
  • Search Engine - A tool to find documents on the Web.  A search engine will search through millions of Web pages and select those with specific words and phrases as chosen by the user.
  • URL (Universal Resource Locator) - A document address. The URL tells the computer how and where to look for a document.  Example: http://www.pearlriver.lib.ms.us.
  • World Wide Web - A system of linked computers that supports specifically formatted documents that include links to other documents as well as graphics and audio and video clips.  When linked to the World Wide Web you can jump from one document to another simply by clicking the Hot Links.  The World Wide Web is the most popular part of the Internet.
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URL Rules
  • A URL (Universal Resource Locater) is a protocol for specifying addresses on the Internet or an address that identifies a particular file on the Internet, usually consisting of the protocol, as http, followed by the domain name.
  • The library system’s web address is:  www.pearlriver.lib.ms.us.
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"URLs are case sensitive"
  • URLs are case sensitive.  Generally they are lower case. but may contain upper case letters.
  • URLs may contain a forward slash ( / ) but never contain a backward slash ( \ ).  Forward slashes are used to separate files on the server where the web page is located.
  • URLs never contain spaces.  If a space is desired, it is indicated by an underscore ( _ ) or an unusual character, called a tilde ( ~ ).   The tilde is generally located next to the number One (1) on the keyboard.
  • Many, though not all, web addresses begin with www.
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"A general rule of thumb..."
  • A general rule of thumb regarding web addresses should be remembered:
    • Commercial sites end in .com (Ex. www.amazon.com)
    • College and university sites end in .edu.(Ex. www.olemiss.edu)
    • Junior and/or community colleges may contain .jc or .cc (Ex. www.prcc.cc.ms.us)
    • Military sites end in .mil (Ex. www.navy.mil)
    • Networked sites end in .net (Ex. http://www.bankplus.net/)
    • Governmental sites end in .gov (Ex.www.whitehouse.gov)
    • Organizational sites, generally non-profit, end in .org (Ex. www.familysearch.org/)
    • Two-letter suffixes are assigned to each country outside of the United States. For example, .uk is for the United Kingdom, .ca is for Canada, .de is for Germany, etc.  The United States has a .us code, which is used by some local entities such as public libraries and schools.
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Your Browser:
Internet Explorer (IE) or Mozilla Firefox (FF)

  • Back will take you back to the last viewed page.
  • Forward will take you forward ONLY if you have gone Back a page.  If you go back too many pages, Forward will take you forward again, one page at a time.
  • Stop will discontinue a search or stop a page from loading.
  • Refresh (IE), Reload (FF) will update a page.
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"Home is your pre-selected Home..."
  • Home is your pre-selected Home Page.  You can select or change it by going to Tools, Internet Options, General, and typing in the desired URL.
  • Search accesses a pre-selected Search page.  Choose Customize to select a Search page.
  • Favorites (IE), Bookmark (FF) is a folder where you can store your more frequently accessed pages.
  • History will provide you with the pages you have visited during a pre-selected time frame.  You can select the time frame by going to Tools, Internet Options, History.
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"Full screen will enlarge your..."

  • Full screen will enlarge your browser window to fit the entire screen.  Clicking Full screen again will return to the normal view.
  • Title Bar is the colored bar at the top of your page. The title of the page is indicated (as is the type of browser you are using).
  • Notice the three boxes at the far right of the title bar:
    • The Minus Sign will allow you to minimize your window.
    • The Two Boxes, one super-imposed over the other, will  allow you to resize the window.
    • The X will allow you to close the window (or the program) completely.
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Important Information!
  • Do business ONLY with well-known web sites.
  • Never e-mail personal information such as credit card information or Social Security Numbers.
  • ALWAYS pay by Credit Card and NOT Debit Card.
  • Choose a password that is not easily guessed. It should be at least six characters, containing a mix of letters, number, characters, and upper and lower case.  Your password should not BE or CONTAIN a “real” word!  There are computer programs written expressly for the purpose of “cracking” passwords.
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Search Engines and Subject Directories
  • Search Engines, also known as “robots” or “spiders,” are computer programs that search documents, esp. on the World Wide Web, for a specified word or words and provide lists of documents in which they are found.
  • Directories, on the other hand, are compiled by humans and may be general or subject specific.
  • Meta-search engines search multiple search engines.
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On-line How-To’s, Tips & Tricks

  • www.learnthenet.com/english/index.html


  • www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/


  • www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html


  • http://library.albany.edu/usered/iguides/iguides.html


  • http://netforbeginners.about.com/?once=true&


  • http://www.web-friend.com/help/index.html
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"http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor"
  • http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/


  • www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/mouse/page1.html
  • www.burlco.lib.nj.us/Classes/Intforkids/cns1.html


  • www.accesscom.com/~ziegler/search.html


  • http://marylaine.com/howto.html


  • www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/search/srchengines.htm


  • www.infopeople.org/search/chart.html
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Parents’ & Kids’ Resources on the Web
  • Parents
    • www.safekids.com/
    • www.childrenspartnership.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs/WebIniatives/Web_Initiatives.htm
    • http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aboutaasl/aaslcommunity/quicklinks/parents.cfm
    • http://parenting.ivillage.com/
    • http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
  • Kids
    • http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/initiatives/kidscampaign/kidsfamilies.cfm
    • http://kids.yahoo.com/
    • http://www.askkids.com/
    • http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/
    • http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
    • http://pbskids.org/
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Questions
  • I am going to Atlanta to see the Braves play baseball at Turner Field.  Can I find out what would my view will look like?
  • I am taking a trip from Picayune to Cancun on Delta Airlines.  How can I make reservations using the Internet?
  • I need up to the minute stock market news.
  • How can I find a recipe for bread pudding with whiskey sauce?
  • What is the current temperature in Honolulu, Hawaii?
  • According to the US Census Bureau, how many people live in Pearl River County according to the latest population estimates?
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Answers
  • In any Search Engine, type Atlanta Braves.  Press the Enter key.
    • The first site listed will bring you to the Braves’ home page.  Bring your cursor (mouse) over the words Tickets.  Notice how the arrow (pointer) changes to a hand.  Now left click on the link that says Seating & Pricing.


    • Move your cursor (mouse) over an area of the stadium where you would like to sit.  Click your left mouse button one time.  Notice your view.  The section and level are displayed along with the cost of the seat for a single game.  To the right of the view, you may click on Buy Tickets Now to find out how to purchase tickets.
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"In any Search Engine"
  • In any Search Engine, type Delta Airlines.  Press the Enter key. Go to the first link listed.
    • In the box labeled From Airport, type in New Orleans.  Enter the Departure Date and Time (if you know the time you wish to leave) in the appropriate boxes.
    • In the To Airport box, enter Cancun, with the Return Date and Time in the appropriate boxes.
    • Enter the number of expected passengers and the Preferred Cabin choice.
    • Click on Go.
    • You will see the Price per Passenger at the bottom left below your 1-stop Itineraries.
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"In the Address Bar"
  • In the Address Bar, type yahoo.com.  Press Enter.
    • Single click on the link to Finance on the left side.
    • In the box to the left of Get Quotes, type in the symbol (if you know it) of the particular stock you are interested in.
    • Click on symbol lookup if you don’t know or are not sure of the symbol.
    • Clicking on the Refresh icon will update your quote.
  • In the Address Bar, type bread pudding with whiskey sauce.  Press Enter.
    • Go to the first link listed. You will notice that the recipe has Bread Pudding and Whiskey in the title.
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"In the Address Bar"
  • In the Address Bar, type http://www.ask.com/, press Enter on the keyboard.
    • In the search box, type What is the current temperature in Honolulu, Hawaii? Press  Enter on the keyboard.
    • You will see several questions that Jeeves has interpreted as what your question means.  Click on the ASK button (What is the weather forecast for Honolulu, HI?)
    • You will see (from the Weather Channel) the temperature for Honolulu.
  • In the Address Bar, type US Census Bureau, press Enter on the keyboard.
    • On the right side of the screen, you will see State and County QuickFacts, with a drop down menu which allows you to select your state.  Click on the down arrow next to Select a State.  When the menu drops down, scroll down and select Mississippi, then click on the Go! button.
    • Click on the County Selection Map, then on the county (Pearl River).
    • You will see a table with the latest county population estimates.
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"The best way to get..."
  • The best way to get used to searching is by taking the time to surf.  Experiment with ways you might assume a favorite subject it could be found. If you find a site you think you may want to re-visit, write the address down or save it as a bookmark (remember your History folder).


  • Remember the X in the upper right corner of your screen.  It will close the window immediately!  If other windows are open, just click on each X and they will close.  Sometimes it is easier to close the browser completely and start over if you find yourself unable to close an unwanted window!


  • If you need further instructions, go to http://www.learnthenet.com/english/section/www.html