Scott Smith Chief technology officer Kiwanis International
What is a Web browser? A Web browser is a software application used to retrieve and view various types of information on the Internet. Internet Explorer | Firefox | Chrome Safari | others
Use a Web browser to access: • • • •
Websites (such as KiwanisOne) Audio and video Images (Flickr, for instance) Social media (Facebook, Pinterest, etc.)
Click on a browser icon to open it and connect to the Internet
Why should I update my browser? 1. Enhanced user experience • • • •
New features Speed Dependability, security Work smarter
2. Many website features do not support the use of older browsers 3. Kiwanis International has phased out support of Internet Explorer 6
Beyond Internet Explorer Mozilla: Firefox • Fast and reliable • Active security features
Google: Chrome • Search from the address bar • Thumbnails of your top sites
Navigate the Internet These are examples of a navigation bar: This is Internet Explorer
This is Mozilla Firefox
Know: Bookmark versus Favorites
Set your home page • • • •
Home page = First Internet page to open YOU can change this at any time IE - Tools Internet OptionsGeneral Firefox - ToolsOptionsMain
KiwanisOne Member Resources is the perfect daily dashboard to serve as your home page.
Internet search • Google.com = the most used web search engine in the world • Search terms ₋ Kiwanis ₋ Kiwanis news ₋ Kiwanis club
• Or go to www.KiwanisOne.org and use search box
Resize text display • How-to varies with your browser version
• IE – zoom with Ctrl+ + and Ctrl+ • IE –ViewText Size • Firefox – zoom with Ctrl+ + and Ctrl+ -
• Firefox –ViewZoom
Kiwanis.org or KiwanisOne.org? • www.kiwanis.org – Public site for show-n-tell – Find a Club locator – Discover feature stories
• www.KiwanisOne.org – Member resources + critical alerts (news, announcements) – Online reporting – Training & education tools – Growth, club building, leadership – Download files
Key points on KiwanisOne • Search works—Try it first • Check news at least once a week • Find a Club locator isn’t just for prospective members • Get help or share an idea—Easy connection to Matt • Easy navigation on top (tabs), left (nav) and right (buttons)
A tour of KiwanisOne
Coming soon on KiwanisOne • Redesigned Member Resources home page and navigation • Overhauled Club Management System user interface + new company name • More video tutorials and self-help docs in the Knowledgebase • Overhauled Membership Update Center • Key Club and CKI access to CMS
