11.0 Demonstrate competence using computer networks, internet and online databases to facilitate collaborative or individual learning and communication.

The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate how to connect to the Internet and identify and describe web terminology, addresses and how browsers work.
2. Demonstrate proficiency using basic features of GUI (Graphical User Interface) browsers, including: bookmarks, basic configurations, e-mail configurations, and address books.
3. Describe appropriate browser security configurations.
4. Describe information technology terminology, including Internet, intranet, ethics, copyright laws, and regulatory control.
5. Demonstrate proficiency using search engines and search tools (e.g., Boolean search strategies).
6. Use various web tools, including: downloading files, transfer of files, extensions, PDF, plug-ins, and data compression.
7. Differentiate between different domain extensions (e.g., .com, .org, .gov, .edu, etc.).

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