Internet- global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide
Website- computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
URL- the address of a web page on the world wide web
Modem- (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
Image- for example a two-dimensional picture, that has a similar appearance to some subject--usually a physical object or a person.
GIF- The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a bitmap image format that was introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and has since come into widespread usage on the World Wide Web due to its wide support and portability.
PDF- Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format created by Adobe Systems in 1993 for document exchange. PDF is used for representing two-dimensional documents in a manner independent of the application software, hardware, and operating system.Adobe Systems Incorporated
Embed- Placing a snippet of code, gadget or widget into a website to provide added functionality
Applications- also known as software application, application or app, is computer software designed to help the user to perform a singular or multiple related specific tasks
Gadgets- a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Cybersafety- the safe use of the Internet and ICT equipment/devices
HTML- stands for HyperText Markup Language, is the predominant markup language for web pages. It provides a means to create structured documents by denoting structural semantics for text such as headings, paragraphs, lists etc as well as for links, quotes, and other items
Bitmap Image- a type of memory organization or image file format used to store digital images
Vector Image- the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygon(s), which are all based on mathematical equations, to represent images in computer graphics
Flash- A type of website code which allows for fancy graphics and animations but that is difficult for search engines to read and understand
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What different types of websites are there
Informative, Personal, Photo Sharing Websites, Community Building Websites, Mobile Device Websites, Blogs, Informational Websites, Online Business Brochure/Catalog, E-commerce Websites
- What are the benefits of having a website?
A website provides an instant visual presentation
A website can be found through search engines
A website is always available
A website is interactive
A website can target each visitor specifically
A website is easily updated
A website saves on printing and mailing costs
A website improves customer relations
- What are 'documents' online?Digital images of wills (probate records), Cabinet Records, pictures, photographs and historical documents
- What purpose does a 'web map' serve?
A web map gives a listing of all links pointing in and out of a page on the web
- What are 'links'?
an object, as text or graphics, linked through hypertext to a document, another object, etc
- Discuss why it is important to identify the potential users of a website.
To know how to present and display the information, and to know what kind of data and information to put on the website
- What are the 8 golden rules of good web design?
Planning, Content, Design, Involvement, Production, Follow-up, Promotion, and Maintenance
- What are the principles of good web design?
Primary Audience, Purpose for site, Location of Site, Types of Content, Information provided on the Home Page, Content, Level of Web technology to best suit the purpose, Style to suit the Purpose, Consistency, Clarity, Resolution, Graphics, and Use of Frames
- Discuss why it is important to test, evaluate and update your website?
So the users know to use your website to get the information they need easily, and to make sure that your information is current and the latest information
