Internet

The Internet is a global network connecting computer networks all over the world.

Lexington District One teachers should direct their questions on the Internet to the TIS or the media specialist at their schools.

How can I go to a site I (or a student) visited earlier?

 Go to View>Explorer Bar>History

How can I perform a search on the Internet?

Searching on the Internet

How can I copy an image from the Internet?

Right click on image

Click “Save Image as”

Select where you want to save (My Documents, etc.)

Click “Save”

How do I cite information that I get from the Internet?

MLA Bibliographic Citations

How can I save a website in “My Favorites”?

Open Internet Explorer and find the web site you want. Go to Favorites menu at the top of the page. At the top of the menu list you’ll see the Add Favorites option. Just click on this, and a bookmark to the web site will be added to your list.

Saving a Website as “My Favorite”

How can I create a shortcut to a website on the desktop?

  • Right click on the website
  • Click on Create Shortcut

How can I print from the Internet?

Printing

How can I change the default home page?  I want Lexington1.net to be my home page when I open Internet Explorer.

Changing Home Page

What does it mean if the red stop sign appears?

The red stop sign indicates that the site has been blocked by the district filtering system. You may ask your principal to request that the site be unblocked.