Tips for Using the Internet
- It's organized chaos out there. No one person or organization is in charge of the Internet; it's constantly changing and growing. Reference books, classes, and knowledgeable friends can help you get started. And the more you go online, the more you'll find out about what's out there.
- Jump in and get your feet wet. The best way to learn is through hands-on experience. Try one of the education sites described in this brochure.
- Don't worry; you can't break anything. If you press the wrong keys, you'll just get an error message. For example, if the Web site you're trying to connect to is temporarily down or you key in the wrong address, you might receive a message about a "DNS failure," meaning that the Domain Name Server, a centralized site that keeps track of Web addresses, can't make a match at the moment. Double-check the address and try again later.
- Some material found on the Internet is not suitable for children. Parents should supervise and offer guidance as their children "surf the Web." You can get information about how to block or filter Web site content at http://www.netparents.org.
- Show children how to use and evaluate information they find on the Internet. Some online information is inaccurate, unreliable, or even deliberately misleading. Help children consider the source of the information and understand why it is being presented as it is.
 Surfing the Web
 ERIC Online
This page was updated on Fri Nov 2 19:13:52 GMT 2001 
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