Module 7 - Web Browsing and Communication

The ECDL 5 - Web Browsing and Communication tutorial takes you step by step through Internet Explorer 8 as per Module 7 of the ECDL 5 syllabus.

Internet Concepts

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Distinguish Internet Components;
2. Understand Internet Services;
3. Identify the Internet and WWW;
4. Recognise the Use of Encryption;
5. Identify Digital Certificates;
6. Understand Virus Protection;
7. Identify Cookies and Cache.

Basic Navigation

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Identify URL Components;
2. Display Web Sites;
3. Use Scroll Bars;
4. Activate Hyperlinks;
5. Navigate Using the Keyboard;
6. Use AutoComplete;
7. Open Multiple Web Pages;
8. Use the Quick Tabs Feature;
9. Fill in Basic Web Forms.

Search Tools

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Define Search Engines;
2. Add and Change Search Engines;
3. Conduct Keyword Searches;
4. Display Search Results;
5. Apply Search Criteria;
6. Distinguish Logical Operators;
7. Use Advanced Search Features;
8. Use Internet Directories.

E-mail Concepts

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Identify the Use of E-mail;
2. Know the E-mail Address Structure;
3. Understand Network Etiquette;
4. Be Aware of Phishing Messages;
5. Identify Inappropriate Content;
6. Identify Spam messages;
7. Understand E-mail Viruses;
8. Understand Digital Signatures.

Creating and Sending Messages

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Create Messages;
2. Define Email Address Structure;
3. Enter Email Addresses;
4. Add Message Text;
5. Format Messages;
6. Change Message Priority;
7. Attach Files to Messages;
8. Save and Send Messages;
9. View Sent Messages.

Using Windows Contacts

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Open Windows Contacts;
2. View Contacts;
3. Edit Contact Details;
4. Add and Remove Contacts;
5. Address Messages to Contacts;
6. Sort and Find Contacts;
7. Create Groups;
8. Send Messages to Groups;
9. Print Contacts Details.

Internet Explorer Basics

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Open and Close Internet Explorer;
2. Identify Browser Window Components;
3. Open Pages in a New Window;
4. Use the Address Bar List;
5. Use Refresh and Stop Buttons;
6. Add an Address to the Favorites Bar;
7. Maintain the History List;
8. Delete Temporary Internet Files;
9. Apply Parental Controls;
10.Modify Basic Web Settings.

Favorites List and History List

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Add Web Pages to the Favorites List;
2. Open and Close the Favorites List;
3. Organise the Favorites List.
4. Rename Links in the Favorites List;
5. Delete Links in the Favorites List;
6. Create and Delete Favorites Folder;
7. Move and Copy Links;
8. Display the History List;
9. Sort Items in the History List;
10. Delete Items From the History List.

Saving and Copying Web Items

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Save Web Pages to a File;
2. Open Saved Web Pages;
3. Create Local Copies of Images;
4. Download Web Elements;
5. Download Audio Files;
6. Download Video Files;
7. Download Program Files;
8. Set Images as Wallpaper;
9. Copy Web Information.

Windows Mail Basics

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Open Windows Mail;
2. Identify Windows Mail Screen Components;
3. Open and Move Between Messages;
4. Mark and Flag Mail Messages;
5. Hide and Display Toolbars;
6. Work with the Message List;
7. Hide and Display the Preview Pane;
8. Change Basic E-mail Options;
9. Close Windows Mail.

Working with Existing Messages

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Read Messages;
2. Open Message Windows;
3. View File Attachments;
4. Save File Attachments;
5. Move Between Messages;
6. Reply to Messages;
7. Forward Messages;
8. Select Multiple Messages.

Organising and Printing Messages

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Use the Sort By Feature;
2. Sort Messages using Headings;
3. View and Hide the Folder list;
4. Create Folders and Sub-Folders;
5. Expand and Collapse Folders;
6. Work with Folders;
7. Delete and Restore Messages;
8. Find Messages;
9. Print Messages.

Web Help Tools

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Display the Help Window;
2. Use Online Help;
3. Work with Help Links;
4. Use Help Search;
5. Print Help Pages;
6. Browse Help Files;
7. Close the Help Window.

Tools and Features

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Understand Accelerators;
2. Add and Remove Accelerators;
3. Use Accelerators;
4. Save Tab Groups;
5. Add and Remove Web Slices;
6. Use InPrivate Browsing;
7. Understand InPrivate Filters;
8. Block and Allow Cookies;
9. Block and Allow Pop-ups.

Preparation and Printing

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Print Preview Web Pages;
2. Use Print Preview Tools;
3. Change Page Setup Options;
4. Print Pages from the Web;
5. Modify Print Options;
6. Print Selected Items from a Web Page;
7. Print Hyperlinked Pages.

Windows Mail Help Tools

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Display the Help Window;
2. Display Definitions;
3. Identify Help Screen Components;
4. Move Between Help Topics;
5. Search for Help Topics;
6. Browse Help Topics;
7. Activate Online Help.

Copy and Paste Tools

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Copy Text from Files;
2. Define the Clipboard;
3. Cut and Paste Message Text;
4. Copy and Paste Objects;
5. Move Text within a Message;
5. Delete Message Text.

Signatures and Spell Checking

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Identify a Signatures Function;
2. Create Signatures;
3. Add Signatures to Messages;
4. Delete Signatures;
5. Spell Check Messages;
6. Add Words to the Custom Dictionary;
7. Understand Spell Checking Rules.

This course can be purchased either individaully or as part of a package.
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