This module covers the essentials of socialising, studying and working online. It gives the learner a full understanding of the using the web, browsing and searching for information securely and effectively, navigation and advanced search features, online communities, internet forums and chat rooms. It covers advanced productivity features such as Voice over IP and Instant Messaging. It also covers the dangers of online activity such as phishing, viruses and fraud. The candidate will understand the concepts and terms of the Internet and how to use browsers and applications to search for information. Candidates will be able to communicate on line; creating, sending, receiving and reply to messages. The applications that help them communicate on line will be understood and learnt; this includes email and VOIP. Security and safety online and how to protect their digital footprint will be covered. The candidate will be able to:

• Understand the concepts, terms and security aspects of working online
• Be capable of web browsing; settings, navigation, bookmarks, forms
• Capable of saving and printing files
• Be capable of communicating on line:
  • Understand the concepts, terms and security aspects
  • How to use email, how to organise their emails in files and folders for easy access and retrieval, how to use the address book
  • How to use VOIP and other communication applications on line
  • How to enhance their own productivity and communication expertise