Week 12

Web pages & Hyperlinks & Hypertext Mark up Language:

A web page is an electronic document viewed on the web. It can contain text, graphics, sounds and video as well as hyperlinks to other web pages. Hyperlinks allow users to navigate from one web page to another. Hypertext Markup Language is a set of special codes that define the placement and format of text, graphics video and sound on a web page.

Streaming:

Streaming is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow. Streaming audio enables you to listen to the sound file as it downloads to your computer. Streaming videos allow you to view longer or live video images as the video file downloads to your computer. Streaming video is creating new possibilities for teaching and learning. Streaming allows teachers to download videos that can help with the students' understanding of the lesson being taught.

Firewall, Filtering software, AUPs:

A firewall is a general term that refers to both hardware and software used to restrict access to data on a network. Firewalls deny network access to unauthorized users. Acceptable Use Policy is an outline of user standards that reminds teachers, students, and parents that they are guests on the Internet and that they need to use it appropriately. Firewalls, filters and AUPs are important to K-12 students because they keep the students from going to sites that are not appropriate for young users.

Search Tool:

A search tool enables users to locate information found at websites all over the world. A search engine is a specific type of search tool that finds websites, web pages and Internet files that match one or more key words you enter. A subject directory is a type of search tool that allows users to navigate to areas of interest without having to enter keywords. I would use a subject directory to search for links in the category Education.