Introduction to Navigator

General Links

Quiz on Basics

Quiz on Buttons

Quiz on Menus

Teaching Guide

  

Teachers Guide for the Netscape Navigator Basics Module

I  Introduction

This unit is the second approximately 3 hour session of the WIT Prep program for teachers. It follows Computer basics. The unit will show attendees how to access information from the WWW using Netscape Navigator.  This unit will help teachers for grades K-12 utilize the Web as a resource in facilitating student learning.  The resources of the Web include texts, images, animations, videos, sounds, and up to date data from a myriad of sources.  Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to facilitate the integration of information technologies into their schools.

II  Aim

The aim of the unit, Intro to Netscape Navigator, is to provide K-12 teachers with the training and experiences for them to learn how to use and locate information on any topic for professional and personal use on the WWW.

III  Rationale

The Internet and the WWW contain significant assets to promote teaching and learning.  Some say the WWW is the greatest invention for disseminating information since the Gutenburg Press.  The WWW can bring the world to the classroom, support classroom activities, and open the classroom to the world.  Teachers can use the resources to develop classroom projects which can include the latest developments or recent newsworthy events to illustrate concepts.  In addition, students can directly access the information themselves as directed by the teacher or on their own.  The WWW can enhance the classroom experience.

IV  Audience

The participants will be K-12 teachers primarily from the Chicago Public Schools. Educators from other settings will also be considered.  These participants have demonstrated  an interest in becoming computer literate by applying to the WIT Prep Program.  The Program seeks educators who will make a commitment to hone their technology skills in order to  move from one dimensional, teacher focused activities to those where the teacher is a facilitator of enhanced learning.

V  Prerequisites

Participants must be familiar with using a computer (mouse use, pulling down menus, launching a program, saving a file) and have an interest in using the WWW.

VI  Subject Matter

The participants will learn the structure of the Internet and the WWW.  They will sample resources on the Web.  The participants will learn how to access and use the Netscape browser interface.

VII  Goals and Objectives

At the end of the Netscape unit participants will:
  • identify and use all major parts of the Netscape Navigator browser interface.
  • have a brief introduction to Bookmarks and Favorites
  • know how to search the Web
  • be exposed to the some of the existing Internet resources related to the educational use of computers and the Internet.

VIII Teacher's Instructional Plan

  • Provide a brief history of the Internet.
  • Show what Web browsers do.
  • Describe the Netscape Navigator window.  Review the different parts of the Web browser window.
  • Define a URL.  Discuss how to use a URL. List sources of URLs.
  • Explain how to open multiple browser windows.
  • Demonstrate the use of the Go menu and the use of the Forward and Back buttons.
  • Give a brief introduction to Bookmarks.
  • Explain how to save files and graphics from web pages to a disk.
  • Demonstrate introductory and intermediate techniques for searching the Web.

IX  Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment

Please respond to these statements with a number  from 1 to 5.  One means I strongly agree.  Five means I strongly disagree.
 
  1. The class was beneficial to me.
  2. The mentors explained the technical aspects of the course in a way that I could understand.
  3. The mentors explained the goals and objectives of the course clearly.
  4. The class met my expectations.
  5. I  was able to complete assigned tasks with ease.


Please give your opinion about the lessons you received on the following topics with a number from one to four:

1=Shorten the lesson.
2=Keep the lesson the same.
3=Expand the lesson.
4=Greatly expand the lesson.

  1. The Use of Web Browsers
  2. How to Use Different Parts of the Web Browser Window
  3. Understanding Links
  4. Understanding URLs
  5. Opening Multiple Browser Windows
  6. Using the Go Menu
  7. An Introduction to Bookmarks
  8. Saving Files and Graphics from Web Pages to a Disk
  9. The Basics of Searching

Evaluation

  • Compose a list of three URLs for professional use to show and discuss with the class.
  • Compose a list of two URLs for personal use to show and discuss with the class.
  • Pass the self assessment quizzes in the unit on your computer screen with 80% accuracy.
We have three quizes. They are:

Navigator Basics-Quiz on Buttons

Navigator Basics-Quiz on Basics

Navigator Basics-Quiz on Menus

 
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