Exploring

Accessing the web using the common features of web browsers

Using hyperlinks to access a range of resources on the web

Reading, evaluating, and manipulating URLs

Recognizing the visual cues in everyday web services

Using browser add-ons and extensions to provide additional functionality

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

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

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

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