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Using the Internet


Cyber Security
Email
Evaluating Web Sites
File Creation, Sharing and Storage
Media Sharing

Search Engines for Kids
Search Techniques
 
Cyber Security

Cyber Security Tips
 Get advice from US-CERT about common security issues for non-technical computer users.
FBI’s Cyber Crime site
 Learn about the FBI’s role in combatting cyber crime, get information on the latest threats, find advice, and report incidents.
On Guard Online
 Find practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
Stay Safe Online
 Information to educate and empower society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school.
Email

About.com: Email
 Read articles, reviews, tips and tricks that will explain everything you need to know about email.
How E-Mail Works
 Learn what happens when email is sent and received, what SMTP and POP3 are, and some basic email etiquette. 
Evaluating Web Sites

Evaluating Internet Health Information
 Use this tutorial from the National Library of Medicine and learn to evaluate medical information that you find on the internet.
Evaluating Web Sites from Indiana University (Bloomington) Libraries
 Use this one page guide to learn about deciding whether a web site is useful for your needs.
Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources
 Use this detailed checklist to evaluate resources you find on the web.
File Creation, Sharing and Storage

Google Docs
 Use this free web-based word processor and spreadsheet to share and collaborate with others online.
Scribd
 Publish your files online to share or sell.
Zoho
 Use this service to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and much more. Share and collaborate with others from any Internet connection.
Media Sharing

Flickr
 Upload digital photos and videos, create slideshows, and share with friends or the world.
Pixelpipe
 Upload your content and distribute it to online destinations such as blogs, photo sites, and other social networks.
YouTube
 Watch and share videos.
Search Engines for Kids

Ask for Kids
 Use Ask.com’s natural language search engine designed for kids.
Ivy’s Search Engine Resources for Kids
 Use this site to search safe-for-kids search engines, links, web guides and specialized searches.
Yahoo! Kids
 Have fun with a safe-for-kids search engine that has games, movies, music and more. Also includes tips for parents.
Search Techniques

About.com: Web Search
 Learn the basics of web searching with articles on search tools, search tips, directories and more.
Noodletools : Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need
 Find suggested search engines for the type of information you need. Categories include defining a topic, researching a specific discipline, and finding a specific media type.
Searching the Internet Effectively
 Discover better techniques for finding what you are looking for on the world wide web.

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