Learning Resources - Media 1.12 1.12 Browsing & Searching. Browse and Search the World Wide Web. Introduction With the amount of information on the World Wide Web, finding the information you want without knowing the proper search strategies is like finding a needle in a haystack. If you know the difference between different types of search engines such as Alta-Vista and Google, and how to use advanced search options, you will be able to navigate the sea of information that makes the WWW a powerful resource. Your Job: Use the details provided below to create a product that addresses and demonstrates mastery of this competency. Use the stepwise process listed under Your Portfolio to display the completed product in your ITSC portfolio. Product Details: Create a product that answers the following questions for those new to technology: What is the WWW? What are servers and clients? What is an Internet provider? What are browsers? What is a search engine? What is a subject directory? What are some examples of search engines? What are some examples of subject directories? How are the search engines you listed alike? How are the subject directories you listed alike? How are the search engines you liked different? How are the subject directories you listed different? What is an advanced search option? Why are advance search options important? What are some example of advance search options? What are some tips for better finding the information that you want? What is a bookmark? How do you organize bookmarks? And any other topics you feel are important for this competency. You might consider combining this competency with 1.11 -Instructional Multimedia Project. Your Portfolio: FTP your completed product for this competency to the "1media" folder within the web-based portfolio template provided. Click here to view the "Manage" page in the portfolio template. Download the "Manage" page from your ftp folder. Locate 1.12 Browsing & Searching on the "Manage" page. Under "1.12 Browsing & Searching" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here." Link the word "here" to your product. Delete the old "Manage" page in your ftp folder. Click here to view the "Utiliz" page in the portfolio template. Download the "Utiliz" page from your ftp folder. Locate 1.12 Browsing & Searching on the "Utiliz" page. Under "1.12 Browsing & Searching" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here." Link the word "here" to your product. Delete the old "Utiliz" page in your ftp folder. Upload your revised "Utiliz" page. Submit the URL for your completed product in the student database. Related Resources: Search Engine Watch Type of resource: Web site Source: http://searchenginewatch.com/links/article.php/2156221 Description: This Web site provides tips and information about searching the Web and the tools that we use to do so. In addition, the site provides an analysis of the search engine industry. Introduction to Netscape and the Web Type of resource: Web site Source: http://pd.l2l.org/lrn_browser.html Description: This tutorial will ground you in the basics of the World Wide Web, as well as give you expert tips to help you become a Netscape Navigator "power user" in less than an hour! SUGGESTED INTERNET SAFETY FOR KIDS - Type of resource: Web site Source: http://www.netn.net/513.htm#internet%20safety Description: National Education Telecommunications Network has created this bulleted list of safety precautions for kids using the Internet. [Competencies Home Page] [ITSC Home Page]