Instructor Access is not needed for this course. All quizzes are automatically graded once completed.

How to get the most out of "Mastering the Internet: A Teen's Guide" with Robin Conley, MFA:

  • Have a notebook ready and available for class notes in each class.
  • Class Time -watch the Class Recording -- feel free to pause and take breaks if you need time to process everything!
  • After class, read and review the resources available that week.
  • Do the quiz posted for the week.
  • If at any time you need/want to review, watch the Class Recording again or review the Class PowerPoint as needed.
  • Repeat until all 6 weeks are completed.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records

Total Classes: 6

Suggested Grade Level: Ages 13+

Suggested Credit: 1/2 Semester Life Skills

Instructor: Robin Conley, MFA

Instructor Email: RConley.HSC@Gmail.com

Course Description: The internet is a complex and constantly changing environment that can be hard to navigate and figure out. Together, we will explore how the internet works and discuss the various uses of the internet that you may encounter throughout your lifetime. Each week we'll cover a new area of the internet, from communication tools and social media platforms to research tools. In our final week, we'll have a mini scam school that teaches you how to spot scams, both online and in person, to help protect yourself and your family in the future. This course covers everything a student needs to feel confident navigating the web on their own whether for socializing, or for academic purposes, and provides valuable information about how to use the internet safely.

Course Outline:

  • Class One - Introduction and the Basics
  • Class Two - Communicating Online
  • Class Three - The Internet as a Resource
  • Class Four - Social Media + Entertainment
  • Class Five - Online Safety
  • Class Six - Scam School

Course Materials: All materials are provided free by the instructor. Quizzes are automatically graded each week by the online Moodle System.

Homework: Each week there are resources for students to look through to help provide more information on the week's topic. There is no written homework, but there is a quiz for each class to help students test what they learned. Students will need to spend about an hour each week looking through the resources and taking the quiz.