Internet Literacy HandbookInternet Literacy Handbook 
 

The Internet Literacy Handbook is a guide for teachers, parents and students which explains on getting the most out of the Internet and how to protect privacy on websites and social networks.

Content

The third version of the handbook contains 25 fact sheets. Each sheet presents a specific theme related to the use of Internet.
The sheets point out ethical issues and security, provide advice on how best to use the Internet for educational purposes. They also provide ideas for practical activities in class or at home, present best practices in terms of the use of Internet and offer many definitions et links to websites giving practical examples and other detailed information.

What’s new in the third version? 

The third version suggests advice on how to use social websites like MySpace, Facebook or Friendster, and the Web 2.0. Thousands of young people and children are today interacting with their friends, classmates and people with common hobbies or interests, frequently publishing personal data and photographs. Sharing this information is a great opportunity for communication with others, but implies risks that users must know how to avoid.

Versions and available languages 

 

 
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Armenian

 

Version 3 Html format
New January 2011

 
       

Bulgarian

 

Version 3 Html format
New January 2010

Version 3 Book

       

English

Version 3 Flash format

Version 3 Html format

Version 2 Book

       

French

Version 3 Flash format
New
January 2010

Version 3 Html format

Version 2 Book

       

German

Version 3 Flash Format
New
May 2010

Version 3 Html format

 
       

Greek

 

Version 2 Html format
New
January 2010

 

       

Romanian

 

Version 2 Pdf format (2,14 MB)

 

Russian

 

 

Version 2 Book

       

Serbian

 

Version 2 Html format

 

       

Spanish

 

Version 2 Html format
New January 2010

 

       

Turkish

 

Version 2 Html format
New
January 2010

Version 2 Book

 

Fact sheets of the handbook

.         Fact Sheet 1 - Getting connected
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         Fact Sheet 2 – Setting up websites
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         Fact Sheet 3 – Searching for information
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         Fact Sheet 4 – Portals
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         Fact Sheet 5 – E-mail
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         Fact Sheet 6 – Spam
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         Fact Sheet 7 – Chat
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         Fact Sheet 8 – Newsgroups
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         Fact Sheet 9 – World-wide libraries
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         Fact Sheet 10 – Music and images on the Internet
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         Fact Sheet 11 – Creativity
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         Fact Sheet 12 – Games
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         Fact Sheet 13 – Distance learning
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         Fact Sheet 14 – Labelling and filtering
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         Fact Sheet 15 – Privacy
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         Fact Sheet 16 – Security
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         Fact Sheet 17 – Bullying and harassment
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         Fact Sheet 18 – Shopping online
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         Fact Sheet 19 – Becoming an active e-citizen
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         Fact Sheet 20 – Mobile technology
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         Fact Sheet 21 – Blogs
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         Fact Sheet 22 – Social networking
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         Fact Sheet 23 – Web 2.0
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         Fact Sheet 24 – e-Democracy
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         Fact Sheet 25 – Getting assistance

Other Links

Education for Europe

Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse

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