Learning Resources - Media 1.14

1.14 Install Software. Identify, download, and install "plug-ins" and other software available via the Internet.

Introduction

The Internet is an essential tool for buying and upgrading software, downloading trial versions of many applications, and enhancing your browser with "plug-ins." All of this can be done right from your computer. It is just a matter of identifying, downloading, and installing the software you need.

Your Job:

  1. Use the details provided below to create a product that addresses and demonstrates mastery of this competency.
  2. 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 a plug-in?
      • Why do I need plug-ins?
      • What are some examples of plug-ins?
      • Where can I find plugins?
      • What is "download"?
      • How do I download a plug-in?
      • Then what do I do after I have downloaded the plug-in?
      • What is the difference between software and hardware?
      • How do I download software from the Internet?
      • What does "trial version" mean?

Your Portfolio:

  1. FTP your completed product for this competency to the "1media" folder within the web-based portfolio template provided.
  2. Click here to view the "Devel" page in the portfolio template.
  3. Download the "Devel" page from your ftp folder.
  4. Locate 1.14 Install Software on the "Devel" page.
  5. Under "1.14 Install Software" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  6. Link the word "here" to your product.
  7. Delete the old "Devel" page in your ftp folder.
  8. Upload your revised "Devel" page.
  9. Click here to view the "Manage" page in the portfolio template.
  10. Download the "Manage" page from your ftp folder.
  11. Locate 1.14 Install Software on the "Manage" page.
  12. Under "1.14 Install Software" locate this sentence..."To view the evidence that I offer for this competency, please click here."
  13. Link the word "here" to your product.
  14. Delete the old "Manage" page in your ftp folder.
  15. Upload your revised "Manage" page.
  16. Submit the URL for your completed product in the student database.

Related Resources:

  • How to Install software on your computer
    • Type of resource: Web site
    • Source: http://www.paulryburn.com/pc/apps/install.html
    • Description: This is a very thorough Web site that will lead you through the steps of installing software on a Windows based PC.

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