This is a very good interactive site to help you learn
all about the web
There are 5 sections on this site which will teach
you about different parts of the web
Visit each section in turn by clicking on the coloured
words below:
Do
this section first!
What
is the Internet?
What can it do?
How do you move around the Internet?
What
is a guestbook?
How do you use them?
How can you be safe on the Internet?
What
is a web browser?
How do you use them?
What are Favorites and Bookmarks?
How
do you search the Internet?
How can children search safely?
How
do you print web pages?
How can you find words on a page?
How can you copy text and pictures?
Now you
know all about the web, try this web
challenge!
This
will test what you have learnt about the Internet
and if you are good enough to succeed, you will
get a special certificate to prove your brilliance!
There
is much useful, educational and interesting
information on the net, but it is important
for you to be careful use the Cybersafe
Code
C
Cyberspace
can be great fun and you can learn a lot from
it, but it could also cause problems. Be careful
when using the internet and follow this cybersafe
code.
Y
Your
personal details (name, address, telephone number,
passwords) should always be kept private and
secret - this includes your school and your
parents'/guardians' details.
B
Be
careful not to send anyone your picture or anything
else without your parents'/guardians' permission.
E
E-pals
made whilst online are cool but tell your parents/guardians
who you have met and introduce them to your
new friends.
R
Remember
that someone online may not be who they say
they are - some people pretend to be someone
different. If you feel uncomfortable or worried
in a chat room simply get out of there!
S
Speak
to your parents/guardians if someone or something
makes you feel uncomfortable or worried. Don't
forget, you can always use the back button or
close that particular page down.
A
Always
ask your parents'/guardians' permission if you
want to meet someone you have contacted online
and then only meet them when your parents/guardians
can be present.
F
Follow
your family's/school's rules for the internet
because they are there to make sure you have
fun and stay safe online.
E
E-mails,
attachments, files and web pages shouldn't be
opened from people or organisations you don't
really know or trust because they may contain
viruses or nasty messages.
