Using+the+Internet

= **Using The Internet** = = **Webquest.** =

//**Scenario.**// The internet is a huge part of our world these days and many people rely upon using it everyday. How many times do you think you use it a day? what about your teacher? As the digital world develops you need to develop and enhance your skills and abilities. Using the internet involves skill, as you need to know what you are looking for and the quickest way to access it.

//**Task.**//

You will searching using the world wide web to gather information and navigate yourself around websites. It is important that you read every question, follow every step and click on the correct options. Enjoy your online journey.

//**Process.**// 1. Read all instructions FIRST.

2. For a web-quest, always open links and websites in new tabs (right click), so that you can still read instructions at the same time.

3. If you do not have a question sheet download it [|here]. Read your sheet first and find out what you need to look for.

4. Go to the website www.google.com type //the herald sun// in the search box.

5. Click on the herald sun website. Write the first article headline you see for question 1.

6. Place your mouse over the travel heading along the top, write down the topics in the drop down menu for question 2.

7. Type the google website back into the address bar. Click on the google maps option. Click get directions. Type your school address in option A and your home address in option B. Click Get directions and answer question 3 & 4.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">8. Go back to the google search option and type <span style="color: #ff00d5; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">maths games <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">in the search box, answer <span style="color: #43c721; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">question 5.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">9. Google search your primary school (Have a friend ready to time you) and <span style="color: #43c721; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">answer question 6.

<span style="color: #43c721; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">10. Locate your schools latest newsletter. Answer question 7.

<span style="color: #43c721; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">11. Answer the rest of the question sheet <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 20.8px;">using the internet only if you have to.

//**Assessment.**// You will be assessed on your ability to navigate online, use a search engine and follow steps. Your results will demonstrate your understanding of how to use the internet and your level independence on a computer.

//**Reflection.**//

Congratulations you have completed your 'Using the Internet' webquest. I hope you have learnt how to navigate around a website and use google search. Don't forget practice makes perfect.