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== Exploring == | |||
''Navigating the Web'' | |||
=== Navigation === | |||
''Using software tools to browse the Web'' | |||
* Accessing the Web using the common features of Web browsers | |||
*Using hyperlinks to access a range of resources on the Web | |||
*Reading, evaluating, and manipulating URLs | |||
* Recognizing the visual cues in everyday Web services | |||
* Using browser add-ons and extensions to provide additional functionality | |||
=== Web Mechanics === | |||
''Understanding the Web ecosystem'' | |||
* Using and understanding the differences between URLs, IP addresses and search terms | |||
* Managing information from various sources on the Web | |||
*Demonstrating the difference between the results of varying search strategies | |||
=== Search === | |||
''Locating information, people and resources via the Web'' | |||
* Using keywords, search operators, and keyboard shortcuts to make Web searches more efficient. | |||
* Finding real-time or time-sensitive information using a range of search techniques | |||
* Locating or finding desired information within search results | |||
* Synthesizing information found from online resources through multiple searches | |||
=== Credibility === | |||
''Critically evaluating information found on the Web'' | |||
* Making judgments based on technical and design characteristics to assess the credibility of information | |||
* Researching authorship and ownership of websites and their content | |||
* Comparing information from a number of sources to judge the trustworthiness of content | |||
* Discriminating between 'original' and derivative Web content | |||
=== Security === | |||
''Keeping systems, identities, and content safe'' | |||
* Detecting online scams and 'phishing' by employing recognized tools and techniques | |||
* Encrypting data and communications using software and add-ons | |||
* Changing the default behavior of websites, add-ons and extensions to make Web browsing more secure | |||