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ReferencesWeblinksUnder Free Courses and Services you will find “Getting Started”. This course provides information about Using the Internet, Learning Online and Occupational Health and Safety for computer users as well as a typing tutorial to develop your keyboard skills. http://illinois.online.uillionois.edu/resources The resources in the Illinois Online Network Online Resources section represent a selected list of resources dealing with various aspects of online education and the online environment in general. The available resources include an Online Teaching and Learning overview (Strengths/Weaknesses, Key Elements, Being a Successful Student / Facilitator...), Technology Tools in Online Education (Development Software, Delivery Software, Browser Test.), Tutorials and a range of other interesting information. www.searchenginewatch.com/resources/tutorials.html This link will provide access to a large number of online tutorials in searching the Internet. On this site you will find ‘Ready…Set… Go’ a free course on online learning http://netforbeginners.about.com This site provides information about Internet terms, the basics of email netiquette. http://www.imagescape.com/helpweb/mail/polite.html Tips on E-mail Netiquette, information on mailing lists and dealing with email Spamhttp://www.iwillfollow.com/email.htm Provides information on email etiquette, using abbreviations and smilies in your email. Also includes information on privacy and flames. http://www.albion.com/netiquette/ Gain an overview of common online courtesy and the informal rules of netiquette. Includes a quiz. http://www.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm Learn how computer viruses work and how they spread in the computer. http://www.pcskills.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=Test The Quick Skills Test covers basic computer knowledge, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and the Internet. Texts Dancer, H & Australian Women’s Weekly. (2002) Getting Started: Paperback and CDROM. ACP Publishing, Northampton, WA. So your new computer is home and on the desk. But which cable goes where and how do you get connected to the Internet? With easy to follow instructions, this step-by-step guide will help get you up and running in no time. Dancer, H & Australian Women’s Weekly. (2002) The Internet: Paperback and CDROM. ACP Publishing, Northampton, WA. Email and the Internet are playing an increasing part in our everyday lives but, convenient as it may be, the Internet can be frustrating and confusing. Pick up some tricks and learn to use the Internet to your advantage. Donaldson, S. 1998). Workplace Health and Safety. Eastern House, Croydon, Vic. This book provides an introduction to health and safety issues within an information technology environment. Gertler, N (1999), Easy PC’s. Que Corporation, Indianapolis, US Covering the most commonly used features of PCs, without overwhelming the reader, this guide is designed for users who learn best from a visual, step-by-step approach. It includes working with the latest version of Windows, using multimedia features and using the Internet. Honeysett, H. (2002) Computer Basics. Computer Capers for seniors, Browns Plains, Qld. A training manual for senior citizens designed to help them gain confidence in using computers and be able to explore the wonders computers offer the user. James, M (2002), I’m turning on my PC, now what? Sterling Books, New York, USA You’ve done it! You finally have a computer and now you are ready to turn it on. Terrific. Fantastic. But wait, the panic is setting in. You have no idea what to do next. Relax… This book is here to make it easy and simple. Inside these clearly written, beautifully illustrated pages, you’ll see what a breeze it is. Knox, R. (2001), Byte into the Internet. Eastern House, Croydon, Vic. Shows how to make full use of the vast store of information on the World Wide Web. It leads you through the whole process from choosing a modem to designing a simple web page. An introductory discussion on the origins, structure and social impact of the Internet is followed by practical instructions. Kraynak, J (2001), Computer basics (Complete idiots guide.) Alpha, New York. A guide to help beginning users diversify their computer skills more effectively. Contains task-oriented explanations of Windows, Web surfing, email and other software applications. Kraynak, J (2002), Easy Internet. Que Corporation, Indianapolis, US The perfect book for beginning level users who learn best with a visual approach. Helps to learn about the Internet quickly and easily. Topics include: connecting to the internet with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), browsing the World Wide Web, downloading files from the internet, online shopping and more. Yates, R. (2000), PC User Fundamentals Eastern House, Croydon. Written for people who have had no previous experience with computers. The book gives an overview of the components of a computer system, and describes how to assemble a PC and run a software package. You will learn how to distinguish between applications and system software and how to use maintenance procedures.
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