Webmaker/WebLiteracyMap/Exploring

Exploring

Navigating the Web

Navigation

Using software tools to browse the Web

• Accessing the web using the common features of a browser
• Using hyperlinks to access a range of resources on the web
• Reading, evaluating, and manipulating URLs
• Recognizing the common visual cues in web services
• Exploring browser add-ons and extensions to provide additional functionality

Web Mechanics

Understanding the Web ecosystem

• Using and understanding the differences between URLs, IP addresses and search terms
• Managing information from various sources on the Web
• Demonstrating the difference between the results of varying search strategies

Search

Locating information, people and resources via the Web

• Using keywords, search operators, and keyboard shortcuts to make Web searches more efficient.
• Finding real-time or time-sensitive information using a range of search techniques
• Locating or finding desired information within search results
• Synthesizing information found from online resources through multiple searches

Credibility

Critically evaluating information found on the Web

• Making judgments based on technical and design characteristics to assess the credibility of information
• Researching authorship and ownership of websites and their content
• Comparing information from a number of sources to judge the trustworthiness of content
• Discriminating between 'original' and derivative Web content

Security

Keeping systems, identities, and content safe

• Detecting online scams and 'phishing' by employing recognized tools and techniques
• Encrypting data and communications using software and add-ons
• Changing the default behavior of websites, add-ons and extensions to make Web browsing more secure