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EF.7 Understand the Internet

Understanding what the internet and web are

In My Life

I can download videos to my device to watch when traveling and don't have internet access.

In My Work

I can make work files available offline so can continue editing even without internet access.

In My Education

I can test which apps will work offline turning Wi-Fi off temporarily.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can be mindful of learners with limited access and provide options for working offline when making assignments.

Explore Learning Activities

Basic Search

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about search engines and get you starting searching the internet. We will also cover some advanced search tools and advertisements in search.

Course/Tutorial

EF.2 Search the Internet
IS.5 Use Search Strategies
EF.7 Understand the Internet
IS.7 Understand Search Results
IS.3 Evaluate Online Information

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search

Public Library Association

CC BY-SA 3.0

Search Engines

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about search engines.

eModule

EF.2 Search the Internet
IS.5 Use Search Strategies
EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search/lessons/what-is-a-search-engine

Public Library Association

CC BY-SA 3.0

Access the Internet

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Learn how to access the internet and use browser toolbar buttons.

eModule

EF.7 Understand the Internet
EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools

https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/60/computerskills/use-the-internet/access-the-internet

WISC-ONLINE

CC-BY

Use the Internet Test

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Take a test on using the internet.

Quiz/Assessment

EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/61/computerskills/use-the-internet/use-the-internet-test

WISC-ONLINE

CC-BY

Internet Tips: How Do I Check My Internet Speed?

GCFLearnFree.org

Here's how to check your Internet speed.

Lesson

EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/how-do-i-check-my-internet-speed/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Internet Tips: Understanding URLs

GCFLearnFree.org

Understand how URLs work and what they are.

Lesson
Video

EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/

https://youtu.be/5Jr-_Za5yQM

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/understanding-urls/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Internet Tips: Understanding Hyperlinks

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how hyperlinks work to connect various webpages.

Lesson

EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/understanding-hyperlinks/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Internet Tips

GCFLearnFree.org

Use these tips and strategies to get the most out of the Internet, from understanding hyperlinks to using installing browser plug-ins.

Course/Tutorial

EF.7 Understand the Internet
EF.11 Connect to Wifi
EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.10 Create Safe Passwords

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9qeniFKxjpVhk77b4Pfe8s&si=lQbHCOyiAa-NQgfr

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Internet Tips: Getting Started with the Internet

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to get started with and navigate the Internet.

Lesson

EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/getting-started-with-the-internet/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Internet Basics Quiz

GCFLearnFree.org

Test your knowledge of Internet Basics by taking our quiz.

Quiz/Assessment

EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/quiz/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Internet Basics: How to Set Up a Wi-Fi Network

GCFLearnFree.org

Here's how to set up your Wi-Fi network.

Lesson

EF.5 Understand My Computer
EF.7 Understand the Internet
EF.11 Connect to Wifi

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/how-to-set-up-a-wifi-network/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation

Internet Basics: Understanding URLs

GCFLearnFree.org

Understand how URLs work and what they are.

Lesson
Video

EF.7 Understand the Internet

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/

https://youtu.be/5Jr-_Za5yQM

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/understanding-urls/1/

Goodwill Community Foundation