Surfwise

Introduction to Using the Internet

http://www.webwise.ie/article.aspx?id=7684

 This Ireland based website provides a unit introducing children to the internet. It demonstrates how to search the internet safely and effectively, and outlines strategies for assessing the trustworthieness of online information.

The Surfwise Education Module includes a number of activities for teachers to use to promote safe and responsible use of the Internet in their classroom. This unit includes links to interactive digital resources, it also contains paper based activity sheets that can be used in the classroom.

 Other units include: Sharing Files on the internet, and Using Email and Online Chat. http://www.webwise.ie/index.aspx

 Many of the resources use the Windows WMV file format.