Effective+Use+of+the+Internet

 A browser is a program or application used to view webpages. Examples of browsers include Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome etc. A search engine is a website used to search the internet. Examples of search engines include Google, Bing, NetTrekker, AllTheWeb, Yahoo Search, MSN Search, Ask.com, AskJeeves, Live Search etc.
 * Browser vs. Search Engine: **

 The browsers used on the Grand Island CSD's network are Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.


 *  Navigating the Internet: **
 * Introducing the Internet: Exploring the Internet - lesson for grades 2-5


 * Searching the Internet: **
 * We use search engines to search the Internet for appropriate webpages. Most browsers now have toolbars i.e. Google Toolbar, Bing Toolbar etc. The problem with toolbars like these is that they often slow a browser down or get installed without you realizing it.
 * Most browsers also provide a search field in the top right corner of their window as shown in the image here. These too [[image:2010-06-21_0917.png align="right" caption="Search Field in a Browser"]]can be specific to search engines and are a good way to make quick, simple searches.
 * A better way to search the Internet is to navigate to the engines website (i.e. www.google.com, www.bing.com etc. and use advanced features and/or Boolean Searching (@http://www.internettutorials.net/boolean.asp). Boolean Logic for the Internet consists of using and, or and not for more specific searching. In addition to and, or or not there are other terms and characters that can be used to refine a search. Below is a table of such with descriptions.


 * Evaluating Websites & Information Literacy: **
 * Kathy Schrock's ABC's of Web Site Evaluation (great for elementary and middle school)
 * Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Answer (great for High School use upper Middle School)
 * November Learning: Information Literacy Resources

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