Always Learning

Complete Guide to Using and Understanding the Internet, The
Linda Bird

ISBN-10: 0131402897
ISBN-13:  9780131402898

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2004
Format:  Paper; 448 pp
Published:  06/30/2003
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For Introduction to Computers and Internet/World Wide Web courses.

Extensive research and cutting edge information on topics and issues related to using and understanding the Internet make this comprehensive and easy-to-understand presentation the ultimate Internet guide. The text provides a strong emphasis on Internet security and privacy issues as well as hands-on tips and tools for working online. It also shows students how to apply Internet skills in real life situations and clearly presents both the positive and negative aspects of the Internet.


Features

  • Comprehensive information, in an easy-to-understand presentation.

    • Enables students to readily understand concepts related to using the Internet.

  • Security and Privacy issues are extensively covered—In the Alert! Notes boxes and the security and privacy questions that conclude each chapter.

    • Provides students with comprehensive coverage of one of the most important Internet issues today with references to related Web sites.

  • Modular design.

    • Provides instructors with the flexibility to organize the course to their specifications.

  • Objectives and Key Terms—Precede and define the contents of each chapter; matching, multiple choice, discussion questions and hands-on exercises round off the chapter.

    • Focuses students' attention on the chapter goals, key concepts and terms; reinforces and emphasizes the most important material.

  • “The Big Picture” feature introduces each chapter.

    • Provides students with an interesting overview of the concepts that will be covered in the chapter.

  • “A Windows on the Web” feature provides a visual summary of the information that will be covered in the chapter.

    • Provides students who learn visually with a quick overview of the chapter contents.

  • Numerous and helpful boxed features—What If? Notes raise questions about ethical use of the Internet; Inside Track Notes give readers tips that will help them become more productive; Heads Up Notes warn students of potential problems; Alert! Notes raise privacy and security issues; On the Horizon Notes describe new technology.

    • Provides students with easy-to-find information and multiple opportunities to think analytically; raises their awareness of potential problems or issues associated with using the Internet.

  • References to Websites.

    • Provides students with resources so that they can readily access more information about a topic or reinforce concepts presented in the text.

  • Hands-on activities.

    • Provides students with easy-to-follow opportunities to work hands-on with the Internet and related technologies.

  • Don't Forget element—Summarizes the main points of the chapter.

    • Provides a checklist of the most important information presented in each chapter.

  • Check This Out element—Multiple choice, matching, and discussion questions.

    • Provides reinforcement of concepts presented or a quick check to see if students understand the chapter's main points.

  • “Real Life” questions and exercises—Provide “real life” applications and practice using the Internet and related technologies.

    • Helps students reinforce concepts and apply them in new ways.

  • I Spy: Security and Privacy Issues—Questions and exercises stimulate discussion and raise current issues.

    • Helps students synthesize their knowledge and conduct online research.

  • Companion Web site.

    • Provides students with additional information and exercises to reinforce their learning.


Table of Contents

I. UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNET.

 1. How the Internet is Changing the World.

 2. The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Uses and Misuses of the Internet.

II. GETTING UP AND RUNNING WITH THE INTERNET.

 3. Necessary Equipment and Internet Connections.

 4. Internet Service Providers.

III. USING MAIL AND MESSAGING TOOLS.

 5. Mail and Messaging Software Overview.

 6. E-Mail Basics.

 7. Beyond the Basics: Using E-Mail Safely and Effectively.

IV. GETTING AROUND THE WORLD WIDE WEB.

 8. Getting to Know the World Wide Web.

 9. Surfing Basics.

10. Beyond the Basics: Advanced Surfing.

V. RUNNING EFFECTIVE INTERNET SEARCHES.

11. Search Basics.

12. Beyond the Basics: Searching Seamlessly.

VI. TAKING CONTROL OF THE INTERNET.

13. Communicating via the Internet.

14. Pulling Information from the Internet.

15. Working with Various File Types and Plug-Ins.

16. Taking Advantage of the Internet's Multimedia Capabilities.

VII. PRIVACY AND SECURITY ISSUES.

17. Beyond the Basics: A Closer Look at Privacy Issues.

18. Beyond the Basics: A closer Look at Security Issues.

VIII. CREATING A WEB SITE.

19. Designing a Great Web Site.

20. Tools You can Use to Create a Web Site.

21. Using FrontPage to Develop a Web Site.

22. Adding Graphics to Your Web Site.

23. Publishing to the World Wide Web.

Appendix A: Interfacing the Internet with Cell Phones and PDAs.

Appendix B: Web Site References.



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