Class #4 
Exploring and Using the Internet and World Wide Web II

Administrative Information

• Please use common sense when attaching and uploading a file.   Do not upload any files that would be considered offensive.  This information will be viewed by the entire class.
  
  

• The steps listed below are just examples.  The exact steps you will use in class may differ slightly.  These steps are simply guidelines which will allow you to use email and upload files with other applications and on other sites.
  
  
• If you have not yet purchased the eBook I have noted that you are withdrawn from the class.
  
  
  
• Class on Tuesday 22 February 2010 will be ONLINE ONLY. Do NOT come to Fulton 453 for class.
  You will need to view video files for the online class. Review the video files on the assignment below to confirm that your computer can view these files.
  You will need to have access to the eBook to take part in the online class. Make sure you have subscribed to the online book.

Readings from Class eBook.

Section: 2.0 Internet and the World Wide Web: Web Pages and FTP Read the chapters in this section as needed to complete this week's assignment.    Note, advanced sections are for those students who wish to expand their knowledge on the topic.

Assignments:

• View at least one of the videos at http://www.toysfortots.org/promotional_media/public_service_announcements/default.asp.

• Read the "Blog Tour" at http://www.blogger.com/tour_start.g (this tour is also available from the http://www.blogger.com/ home page) and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog.

• Create your own blog at http://www.blogger.com/ and have them post to your blog weekly.

• Send a message to the group (class list) at mt34801@yahoogroups.com with an attachment. You can attach any common file type you choose.

• Create a GoogleSite Accounts.
  
  
• Using File Cabinet from GoogleSites upload a file of your choice.  You can upload any common file type you choose.   You are only required to upload ONE and it can be any common type of file you choose.
  
  
• Email the group (mt34801@yahoogroups.com) the address of the file that you uploaded.  You can upload any file that you want to  - you do not have to follow the examples on the instructions.
  
  
• Please be mindful of the content you attach and upload.   This content will be viewed by the entire class.  Do not attach or upload anything offensive.

Practice the Upload portion several times during the week.  Uploading is essential to continue in this class and other computer classes at Boston College.

Notes:

Finding Files on Hard Drive

Finding Files Online 

Attaching Files with Yahoo! Email

Step by Step Instructions
http://www.gridinstitute.com/bc/mt34801/attachmentsandftp.html

Sign up for a Google Sites Account:

https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount?hl=&service=jotspot&continue=http://sites.google.com/:

Create a New Site:

http://sites.google.com/

Fill in the details to Create a New Site

http://sites.google.com/site/sites/system/app/pages/meta/dashboard/create-new-site

Once New Site Created - Click on Create Page

Creating Homework Page

http://sites.google.com/site/mt34801fall2009/system/app/pages/createPage?source=/home

• Choose File Cabinet
• Name Homework
• Put at Top Level
• Site Name:

http://sites.google.com/site/mt34801fall2009/homework

Naming Convention

http://sites.google.com/site/mt34801fall2009/homework/both.sled.jpg

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