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Basic Computer Skills · Lesson 4 of 8

Internet and Web Browsing

Browse the web, search effectively, use tabs and bookmarks, download carefully and recognise the address of the website you are visiting.

Complete beginner
75 minutes
Guided practice
Windows 11 examples

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Lesson outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you can…

Explain the difference between the internet, web, browser and search engine.
Use the address bar and search terms effectively.
Open, close and switch browser tabs.
Check a website address before entering information or downloading.

Prepare

Before you begin

What you need

A computer connected to the internet.
A current browser such as Microsoft Edge, Chrome or Firefox.
A list of safe practice searches.

Safe practice

Use a practice account and non-sensitive information. Ask the computer owner before changing settings, installing software or sharing files.

Learn

Understand and practise the skill

The internet connects devices and services; the web is one service reached through a browser. The address bar shows where you are. Search results are suggestions, not guarantees, so pause and inspect the website address.

Key terms

Browser

An application used to view websites.

Address bar

The field displaying the current website address and accepting searches.

Search engine

A service that finds web pages matching search terms.

Tab

A separate webpage open inside the same browser window.

Lesson 4 demonstration mediaAdd current screenshots or a short demonstration video before final publication when available.

Follow the demonstration

Open the browser. Identify Back, Forward, Refresh and the address bar.
Visit a known address. Type a complete trusted address and check the domain.
Search with useful words. Use a specific topic and location instead of a full vague question.
Manage tabs and favourites. Open a result in a new tab, switch tabs and save a trusted page.
Download cautiously. Confirm the source, filename and destination before opening a download.

Worked example

Safer browsing pause
1. Read the full website address
2. Check the organisation or sender
3. Look for unexpected spelling
4. Do not ignore browser warnings
5. Download only when the source is trusted

Your turn

Complete the guided activity

Repeat the demonstration using the safe practice items and tick each completed result.

I identified the browser controls and address bar.I visited a known website by typing its address.I completed a focused web search.I opened, switched and closed tabs.I saved a trusted page and checked one download before opening it.

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Knowledge check

Check your understanding

Complete all three questions, then check your answers.

Complete the lesson

Review, reflect and continue

Success criteria

The learner can navigate using browser controls and tabs.
Search terms are specific and useful.
Website addresses and downloads are checked before use.

Reflection prompt

What can you now do independently, and which step would you like to practise once more?

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