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Goals
and Objectives:
(Lesson 1 presents certain objectives
which will be also Course Objectives)
This course is designed to provide all students with the ability to
use the internet without expense or
at absolute minimum expense. No computer ownership is required. Students
are encouraged to use their local library
public terminals at which all of the course work can be accomplished
without extra charge.
If you have a computer you can access the internet and e.mail via sailor
at no charge.
1. Given the completion of this
lesson the student will comprehend the basic structure
of the internet
so that he or she will know which dimensions are used for which functions
and purposes so
that internet use will be efficient and accurate.
2.Given a review of opening and
closing procedures each student will be able to
open up and shut
down and navigate upon his or her classroom computer accurately so as
to begin work independently
and leave the computers and the system ready for
next user.
3. Upon completion of an orientation
to the World Wide Web and the Web Browser
the student
will travel to the web page of an e. mail provider and obtain an e. mail
account accurately
and completely.
4. The student upon obtaining
an account and being given an orientation to e. mail
will
be able to accurately send and receive e. mail and properly and completely
exit the e-mail
program when finished.
5. Upon completion of this lesson
the student will know how to configure communication
program accurately
and completely for and operate the program to go on line via Sailor
lynx to explore
the World Wide web. The student will be able to accurately utilize basic
arrow commands to
navigate within Sailor lynx and be able to go accurately and completely
to web pages
given a web page address.
6. If Possible students will following
the completion of this lesson apply for and obtain a free Internet account
either via
a freenet or an on-line e.mail
account accurately and completely.
Important Note:
Goals and objectives of this course
are designed for an optimal classroom set up which must include
ability to access the internet and
utilize a telnet program to access remote sites and utilize a web page
editor to create and edit web pages.
Additionally only those web addresses which are unblocked can be
visited and utilized in instruction.
The instructor is not responsible for computer failures, access to the
Internet, access to telnet programs
or access to specific web pages which may be blocked by the system
administrator. The instructor will
however do his best to work around such difficulties by directing the student
to public terminals or home computer terminals.
Why have you signed up for this course? What do you want to get out
of it? What are your
own purposes, goals and objectives? What do you want to do on
the Internet? If you want to
create a web page what will be its content? Topics? and objectives?
It is important to sketch out a few answers to these questions so that
you will make the best
use of time and resources.
In this course more than in any other careful note taking is very
important. You will also
be taking notes which you will want to keep in a permanent way. A bound
blank lined
composition book is ideal. This should be sturdy and small enough to
fit next to your keyboard
without getting in the way.
Write all settings, passwords, log ins and instructions down. Check
and re-check. A mistake
here can mean loss of information, work and time.
Also be very sure to write down solutions to problems. These problems
have a habit of
turning up again and you will want to remember how you solved them
the first time.
It is also very important to complete homework assignments promptly
and completely.
The instructor has made himself available 24 hours a day via a variety
of communication
pathways to help you with any questions. Instructions for the use of
local library public
terminals and directions to their locations have been provided. It
is the student's responsibility
to attempt each homework assignment promptly during the week between
classes and to
contact the instructor as soon as possible to resolve any problems
and questions before the
next class session.
If students are to complete course work using their own home computer
hardware and software
it is essential that students be familiar with the operation of such
hardware and software. In particular
students should be familiar with communication software and be able
to set it up to go on line. While
the instructor will do his best to assist with software set up and
operation it is impossible for
him to know about each and every program available.
Student questions are of great importance. Please do not ever hesitate
to ask a question.
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Where will you enter
the Internet?
Before we begin it is important to know how you will use the internet.
Will you be at home? At the Office or at a Public Terminal - at a Public
Library
for example?
Each computer location will have its own programs, settings
and procedures. Take
a moment to contact your Office System Administrator, The Librarian,
or the Program
Manuals for the Internet and Communications Programs on your own Computer.
This
can save you much time and aggravation.
Be sure to write down step by step procedures. A flip file of 3x5 cards
held together
at the top with rings can be of great assistance. Write each step in
a process on a card.
Use one side of the card stack for going in or opening up and the other
side for going
out or shutting down. In this way you can guide yourself from turning
the computer on
to one activity after another simply flipping over the card stack when
you wish to go home.
It is helpful to tab or use an initial colored card for each process.
While I can provide some guidance concerning some popular internet software
there
are simply too many programs around for me to go into depth on each
one. As soon as
you get a chance look into the internet programs on the computer
you will be using.
Read the manuals and if necessary call the manufacturer. Internet
providers do a very
good job helping you to set up. The sailor help desk located at the
main Pratt library
in Baltimore is very helpful with set up and dial in instructions.
Call them at: 410-396-4636.
Whatever you do however, do not fail to take detailed and exact
notes and write them in a permanent book.
Home Computer Users:
Programs you should know how to operate and information you should have written down for quick reference if you are using a home computer are
-Information:
The type of processor (Pentium....486...),
How much Ram (16,32,64...),
Speed of your Modem (14.4,28.8....),
What program will you use to dial the modem and
connect
to the host computer (Hyper-Term, Terminal, Dial-Up-Networking),
The Phone number of the Host Computer
Procedures for your Provider/Host Computer- login,password, and other settings.
The help desk phone number for your Internet Access Provider
The help number for your operating system (windows etc...) or for your
computer.
What Browser will you be using if any?
How do you find and turn on the programs?
Programs
You should know how to turn on, change the settings of and operate the following programs-
-Your Operating System (Windows...or other)
-Your Communication Program (the program that dials the modem and connects-Hyper
Term etc...)
-Your Web Browser (netscape,internet explorer,opera...etc..)
-Compression/Archiver Programs (WinZip, Stuffit, Unstuffit etc...)
-Web Editing Software (Hot Dog, Composer...)
-Image/Graphics program (L-view, paintbrush, Corell)
Procedures:
You should know how to save files on your hard drive. I like to keep
a directory on my
hard drive called either: A, AAA, AAAA etc.... so that it
is right up top when you view your
directory contents. You should have one place where you download all
files so that you
know where to find them later.
Take a moment to look over things so that you will know what to do when
the time comes.
For most programs set-up is a one time event however, sometimes settings
are lost and
have to be changed. It is very important that you not
only know how to do it
once but that you write down how to do it again in a
secure place!
Classroom Computer Lab Operating Procedures
It is very important to always follow specific instructions. We all
need to be at the same
place at the same time. Do not click on anything that you are not instructed
to click on or
explore. It may take a long time for you to get back to where you are
supposed to be!
Unless the procedure is on a handout be sure to take accurate notes
step by step so that
you can repeat that which you have observed! Always shut down your
computer properly
and leave the area as you found it. We are guests of the day school
teacher!
If you get to class early you are welcome to explore if I or
another instructor is in the
room to supervise. Remember- No food or drink!
Opening Up
Each computer has a number written on top of the monitor. Remember and
write down that
number as it will be your seat for the course.
-Turn your cpu and monitor on as instructed via push buttons
-You will see a small screen in front of the big one. Using the mouse
position the arrow on the
first line and click with the left button. This will allow you
to type in that space.
- In the ID space type in:
LHS (number of your computer no )
-In the pass section type in
LHS
-A hallway and then a classroom will appear.
Once the classroom appears click on the Bookshelf in the back
right.
-An image with choices will be seen above the screen. Select as directed.
-Return to the classroom by shutting down any internet screens and the
selection screens
(click on the X at the top right margin of each screen)
-When you see the view of the outside of a school with a school bus
out front click (left mouse button) on the school bus. The computer
will re boot. Once you are back at the login screen
push the button on the monitor and on the cpu to shut the power off.
It is very important to leave the computers turned off
in the proper way
and to leave the classroom as we found it.
Exercise 1
Getting your own Internet e. mail account.
For the purposes of this course we will learn how to utilize two types
of free internet accounts.
1. Web based free e-mail accounts click
here.
2. Freenet account accessible and fully functional
when accessed via sailor and telnet.click here
Web Based Free e.-mail Accounts
Function:
Web based e.mail is very helpful for a number of purposes:
1.You can utilize web based e.mail from a local public terminal (the
library for example) which has a graphical
internet browser (Netscape, Internet Explorer etc...)
2.The web based e.mail will access e.mail from your commercial pop
mail accounts when you can not dial up locally
or use your home computer.
3.By using web based e.mail provider you can send e.mail and attachments
no mater where you are. It is also
useful if your main commercial provider or your home computer is down.
4. Some web based providers let you forward your web based mail to
your main commercial account.
5. Some web based providers let you set up an auto responder to send
a special message to all those sending you mail automatically.
Web Based e.mail has certain limitations (overcome these with the freenet
based e.mail)
1. Since web based e.mail providers use graphics for important buttons
they can not be utilized when using
a lynx non graphical browser (like sailor when accessed by direct dial
up).
2.Web based accounts do not provide additional functions- web
page space and newsgroups as does the
freenet.
Going on-line and operating the Browser Program
Connect to the internet using your own provider at home or if in the
classroom follow instructions
for opening the web browser.
Before we begin locate the slider bar on the right hand side of the
page. By clicking
on it with your left mouse button and holding it down you can pull
the slider up and down
thus moving the page up and down. Unless otherwise instructed
click means position
the arrow cursor using the mouse onto a place on the screen and click
with the left mouse
button.
2. In the lowest top toolbar there will be a white space. Click in that
space with your left mouse
button and type the following exactly:
http://www.mail.yahoo.com
(If this provider no longer exists or is not functioning
go to the web page address:
http://www.sailor.lib.md.us
and search for a directory of
free e.mail providers and
select one of them last time I looked it was here : http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/docs/freemail.html)
Once this is entered exactly and accurately
hit the enter or return key. (the key above the shift key on the right)
(from this point onward neither the instructor
nor school is responsible for your relationship and or experiences with
the e.mail provider- be careful to follow all rules)
3. The mail provider home page
will appear. Look on the left band margin and you will find a selection
entitled
sign up now
click
on that.
4. Follow instructions provided by the page for sign up.
5. Once you read the terms of agreement read it carefully and click I Accept at the bottom.
7. Select an innovative e-mail name and password If you can not use the password or name initially selected try try again. A helpful hint is to change or double a letter in your original selection. Perhaps put a number in front of or behind the word selected . Write these down in a very secure place.
8. Fill in the blanks and scroll
down following directions. Note that this information
is kept
confidential and is used only if you misbehave on the net or if you loose
your
password. You
do not have to respond to the advertiser questions- leave them blank.
If your login
name is not correct re-do it. Be sure you have written all
of your
information
down! In a secure location.If you used caps you will
need
to remember which letters were caps! (best advice is not to use caps)
9. You now have a permanent free
e.mail address with lots of features.
Your address
will be-
(whatever
you used as your login)@yahoo.com
My address is: rezaldie@yahoo.com
10. You can now send e-mail to anyone
in the world. To use your e-mail account use
your
web browser to go to:
http://www.mail.yahoo.com
11. When you go to the page follow
directions. You will have to enter your login and pass word.
Use the mouse to click in the slots and then type in the words and enter.
you need to do this exactly.
12. When you have logged in select: compose mail from the bar to the left.
13. You will then see a mail form.
Click on the slots with the left mouse button and
type
in the e-mail addresses. Note you can send more than one copy to different
people.
You can even save a copy for yourself. When you are done writing (note
that you
can check your spelling!)
your
message in the big space at the bottom click send.
Be sure to check
that
the addresses are correct. (BCC means blind carbon copy which means
that
no one will know all of the other recipients!) (CC means carbon copy-
the
person will get a copy) To send more than one CC or BCC simply put
a
comma between addresses.
14. Use the mail screen to send yourself a message.
15. Following the on screen directions
log out of the mail service. This is very important. Never leave a terminal
unless
you have logged out. Once you have logged out return the browser
to its home page by clicking home and
then enter
the address of the mail provider and go back to the mail service home page.
Log yourself in by following
directions
and read the mail message by checking your mail.
16. Once you have read the test message
you can delete it! To delete the e-mail
you
can click in the check box to the left of the mail
information. Then click
on delete
17. When you are finished using mail click on exit on the left side shaded area. Be sure to log out properly.
18. Never give anyone your e-mail password.
Click Here to go on to learn how to register for and access a freenet mail account.
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Freenet Mail Accounts
Functions:
The freenet e.mail account is the most versatile account
form.
You can access the freenet account via ppp, a graphical
web page, or via the Sailor Lynx web browser.
The freenet account also comes with a large amount of
web page space for construction of personal
web pages. This is a service which will function
away from home via a public terminal or via your terminal at home connected
to a commercial account or most importantly via Sailor when you do not
have access to
your commercial account.
Hardware and Software
You must be able to connect your terminal to the internet.
You can either use a commercial account
or use your communication software to connect to sailor.
(click here for instructions )
If you use a commercial account or graphical browser via a public
terminal follow these directions:click
here
If you use a non graphical browser such as sailor lynx or are working
at a public terminal without a graphical browser click
here
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Connecting
to the Freenet using a Commercial Account or Public Terminal with graphical
browser (netscape...)
If your computer does not have a telnet program you will need to obtain
one. Search the internet via any of
the search engines to locate a free copy download and install.
(click here for tools)
If you are running windows or if you are at a public terminal running
windows you will find the telnet program in the windows directory. You
will only have to tell your web browser via its settings where to locate
the telent.exe file.
Once you have set up your browser-
1. Type in the location address slot at the top:
telnet:
2. The telnet program should open. (in windows 95/98 you can click the start button and go to run and enter telnet and click run)
3. Somewhere in the program you will have to enter the address of the
freenet which is:
telnet.freenet.carleton.ca
4. once connected you will find a login prompt. Quickly type in :
guest
and hit enter.
5. As the program opens follow the directions at the bottom of the screen
to move ahead.
Click here for freenet signup instructions.
You may also register for the freenet on line:
Have your browser go to this address:
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca
Page down until you can select: Get Connected (http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/ncf/get-connected.html)
Click on get connected and select the telnet option.
You can also become a member on line and print out the membership document.
This process may take a bit more time than the process noted above.
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Freenet Signup Instructions
1. Eventually you will arrive at the main menu.(after logging in see
above) Select the proper number for becoming a member type it in
and hit enter.
2.Follow instructions for on line registrations (note you have to select
read the rules option)
when you are done reading a document on screen select
quit.
3.Be ready to write down your member number and password in a safe place.
4. Print out the membership mail in form and fill it out including a
xerox of your driving license. Mail it
promptly to the freenet as it will take a week to
process. Note: mail to Canada requires extra postage!
5. When finished leave the freenet by typing x and enter and then selecting yes. (y) and enter.
6. Follow this procedure to access the freenet in about a week and check to see if your account is open.
7. When your account is open and you can log in be sure to go to the
main menu and change your password. Once you have changed your password
go to the main menu again and select and save a text editor. Select
Pico. Click here for instructions.
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Connecting to the Freenet Using a Non graphical Browser via sailor lynx or via a public terminal without a graphical browser
1. To connect to sailor. (click
here for instructions )
2. Scroll down in sailor to find search options.
3. From search options select search sailor
4. enter freenets in the search sailor screen and search
5. Select- selected
freenets http://www.sailor.lib.md.us/docs/fnet.html
6. From the freenets page select: National Capitol Freenet
Ontario Canada or the closest match.
7. The telnet screen will appear and will connect you
to the freenet.
8. At login type guest and enter.
9. Follow directions at the end of each page to move
ahead.
10. Click Here here for
freenet signup instructions have materials for writing down your login
and member number in a safe place.
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The Internet Pauper's Way to the internet from home!
Anyone with a computer and
modem can go on line from their home
computer without paying
a cent and without dialing a long distance number!
Even if you plan to pay for an internet
account it is most useful to
know how to use the FREE Sailor Lynx.
It is faster than using a
graphical browser and will work when your
internet provider is down
and it is free. It also contains a wealth
of information and links concerning
Maryland. You can even use it for
connecting to your freenet account.
Step 1 Locate and open up Your
Communication Program
If you are using Windows 3. you
will find that your communication program is
called terminal. It
will be found in the windows directory or you can search
for it.
If you are using Windows 95/98 you
will find the program Hyper Term
loaded onto your hard drive in the
windows directory. This program may not have been
loaded when you loaded Windows 95/98.
If you do not find it by doing a search or
in the windows directory use add
or remove program to load it from your set up
disk.
If you have other programs consult
their manufacturer or manuals.
If you can not locate your communications
program perhaps the sailor help desk can help:
For help with configuration or other
Sailor Questions call the Sailor Help Desk at:
410-396-4636.
Once you have found your communications
program it is now time to set it up to dial in and connect
to sailor. Click
here
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In your settings for your particular
communication program you will find
slots to fill in somewhere with
the following references. Set them as indicated below:
I have given the settings as grouped
in windows 95 other programs will differ.
Open Hyper Term and Click on Hyperterm
Icon to create a new connection. Note that
you will have to save all of
this when you are done. At first try assume that all the settings
are correct and simply select
and name an icon and enter the phone number. If it doesn't
work then consult settings.
Under Phone Number
-country code united states of america
-phone number 410-222-7100
(or 494-1199 or 296-2771) There is a toll free number
for
wherever you are in Maryland!-remember to include the 410 before the
number in the settings box.
-your modem should be correctly
listed in the slot at the bottom- if not make adjustments.
Click on Phone Number/Configure
data bits 8
stop bit: 1
paridy=none
check:
wait for dial tone
cancel if not connected in 60 secs.
Clicking on Advanced
check
-error control
-compression data
-use flow control
-hardware
-modulation=standard
Under Settings
-Function= terminal keys
-Emulation VT100
-Backscroll Buffer= 500
Under Accii Settings
fill in only
line delay= 0
character delay=0
check the box = wrap lines that
extend beyond terminal width
For help with configuration
or other Sailor Questions call the Sailor Help Desk at:
410-396-4636.
Now that you are set up lets dial
in- be sure to save your settings!
Click
to continue
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If you already have
graphical web access you can go to Sailor:
on the web at:
http://www.sailor.lib.md.us
Dialing In to Sailor!-direct
from home- Note you will not start up your commercial account access.
1. Open up the hyperterm program
set for sailor.
2. Select dial
3. The modem will dial and connect
and eventually a set of instructions will be at the bottom.
4. Don't select the library select
the sailor option.Type in its number and hit enter.
5. When you see login
type
guest
and
hit enter
6. When you are asked for your terminal
type hit enter
7. As screens change hit enter
8. Don't pay attention to the last
set of choices hit enter
9.When you see: Sailor's (Maryland's
Public Information Network) Home Port (p1 of 3)
you are
in.
10. When using sailor you will use
the up and down Arrows just to the right of the shift key on
a PC keyboard to go up and down. As you go up and down you will notice
that words and titles change
color. To go to read that topic (a page) hit enter when it is highlighted.
You can also type the
number next to your selection and hit enter to go there. To go back
hit left arrow. To go forward hit right arrow. You can go
back to where you have been
and
forward.
11. For the purposes of today's lesson practice using the menu items.
12. To go to another web page type
the letter g you will notice a small screen (or the words enter
url)
at the bottom of the page. Click on the small line screen and type in any
web
page address. When it is right hit enter. You can delete by using backspace.
Web
addresses must be correct and accurate including case (caps).
13. Go to my Irish Studies Web pages-
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~bj333/HomePage.home.html
14. When you are done use your left arrow key to go back to Sailor and back to the top of sailor.
15. To leave sailor type in
q
and
enter then when asked type y for yes and enter. Then
when
the options screen comes up select q and enter
again.
16. Hang up your communication
program, save its settings if necessary (generally only first
time) If given an option to save
session you should say no unless you wish to save something
for future use.
We will talk more about Sailor Lynx commands later
16. For help with configuration or
other Sailor Questions call the Sailor Help Desk at:
410-396-4636.
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Obtain Web Page Space
In order to do this go with your web browser to:
Follow instructions about obtaining
web page space and an e.mail account.
You will provide Geocities with
your yahoo e. mail address.
Geocities will send your Geocities
password to your Yahoo address. When you
fill out the form go and read
your mail and write down the login and password in
a secure place.
The first step is selection of a
neighborhood. Once you find one look for a vacant
lot and sign up. There is an option
to obtain an e. mail account- this is a good Idea!
You should go to the web page editor
and put something on your page. Follow
instructions.
We will talk more about web page
authoring editing and publishing later but
you will be ready!
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