Course Overview
Take your internet skills to the next level with ‘our Introduction to the Internet: Part 2!
So you have an internet connection, a computer with a web browser and know the very basics of hyperlinks and search. Now it’s time to make the most of what you’ve learned. There are literally millions of internet sites to explore, and Part 2 of our Introduction to the Internet Workshop will walk you through how to make the most of them.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
- A review of Part 1 topics
- Scrolling and navigating
- Downloading
- Using tabs
- Using "favourties"
- Enlarging a web page
- Watching movies and listening to music
- Add-ons and players
- Some of our favourite things, i.e. travel, maps, genealogy and news
- Staying safe online
- Summary of all topics
Course outcome
At the end of the workshop, you will know:
- How to navigate web pages using your browser’s scroll bar, back and forward buttons
- How to download a file from the internet
- How to use tabs, add favourites, set a homepage and zoom in on a web page
- What add-ons and players are, and why you need them
What you need to know
Entry requirements
Students need to have completed Introduction to the Internet – Part 1 or have a basic knowledge of using the internet.
Prerequisite: Essential
Participants must be over 60 years old. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded in partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra.
What you need to provide
- Notepad and pen
- An internet-connected laptop or desktop computer is supplied by the College. You may need to share a computer with others in the workshop.