Web Sites for Infants

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Web Sites for Infants

• What is the internet?
• Is it safe?
• How do I access it?
• How do I evaluate it?
• How do I save my favourite sites?
• Can I try out some sites to see if I would use
  them?

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What is the Internet?
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers
all linked by telephone. It is a dynamic medium,
constantly changing. WWW stands for World Wide
Web. Websites have addresses (URLs) so that you
can find them. A bit like a telephone directory.
I.e. www.bristolzoo.co.uk A web page is like a
book page but adds a new dimension. It may use
sound, animation and music.
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Is it Safe?
NO!
The Internet is an open space where anyone can
post web pages or promote their views.
Your school networks have a flitering system that
will not allow certain websites or words to be
used in searches. It is not 100 safe.
Use the checklist for safe use and ensure your
children know what to do if they come across
anything unusual.
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How do I get onto the Internet?
Double click on the big e
Internet Explorer is a web browser that enables
you to access the internet.
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What is a search engine?
Search engines like alta vista, google or yahoo
allow you to search the net for specific topics
using keywords.
This is a search engine for children
Searching for maths will bring up lists of
thousands of sites at all levels around the
world. Try typing maths primary
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How do I evaluate it?
Decide who will use it?
Is it for your own use? Is it for whole class
teaching? Is it for childrens independent use?
Is it from a reputable source? Is it clear and
easy to use? Is it relevant to the lesson
objectives? Does it offer you something better
than traditional media?
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How do I save my favourite sites?
1. Click on this Button
2. The Favourites area will be shown on screen
3. Click Add in Favourites menu
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Organising your favourite sites
You can make a class folder in your Favourites
area so that you can access your favourite sites
and allow children to locate them too.
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Web Sites for Infants

• We now know what the internet is.
• We know it is not safe and
• requires careful monitoring.
• We know how to access it.
• We can evaluate useful websites.
• We can save favourite sites.
• We have tried and tested some useful sites.