Lesson 1: Networking Fundamentals
What is a Network?
Where the Personal Computer Fits
Networking Standards
Connecting to a Network
Benefits of Networking
Disadvantages of Networking

Lesson 2: Looking at the Internet
Introducing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Types of Connections
Recognizing Intranets and Extranets

Lesson 3: Understanding E-mail Fundamentals
What is Electronic Mail?
Internal Mail
Internet E-mail
Understanding an E-mail Address
Looking at E-mail Components
Using E-mail Options
Using E-mail Appropriately
Managing Spam
Understanding Bad Netiquette
Identifying Common E-mail Problems

Lesson 4: Using Windows Mail & Contacts
What is Windows Mail?
Using the Folder List
Sending Messages
Receiving Messages
Attaching Files
Managing Messages
Working with Windows Contacts
Performing Some Maintenance

Lesson 1: Getting Started
Understanding Basic Terminology
Using the Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
Looking at the Home Page
Understanding the Domain Name Format
Identifying Other Elements

Lesson 2: Looking at Web Browsers
Using a Web Browser
Looking at Mailing Lists
Subscribing to a Newsgroup (Usenet)

Lesson 3: Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Getting Started
Looking at the Screen

Lesson 4: Using Information from the Web
Printing a Web Page
Downloading Information
Customizing the Web Browser

Lesson 5: Searching for Information
“Surfing” the Internet
Searching a Specific Web Site
Using Directories
Using Portal Sites
Using Search Engine Technology
Narrowing the Search
Using Boolean Terms

Lesson 6: Qualifying the Information
Evaluating the Information
Having an Impact on Society
Benefits of Using Computers

Lesson 7: The Risks of Computing
Protecting Your Data or Computer
Understanding Data Security
Establishing a Safe Working Environment
Using Ergonomics
Understanding Viruses

Lesson 8: Using the Internet Responsibly
Restricting Access
Recognizing Copyright Issues
Identifying Ethical Issues
Protecting Yourself
Keeping Up with Technology
Looking at Personal Responsibilities