CIS 121 - Introduction to the Internet
Lab Assignment #2

Using Windows to edit and upload  files to your instructor via WebCT.  

Lab 2: Objectives:
The student will be able to:

1. Retrieve a file from the Internet (class web page) using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape.
2. Save the file to your diskette located in the A: drive.
3. Print a copy of the lab assignment instructions located on the class web page through your Browser.
4. Use the Windows Notepad to complete/edit the retrieved form/file.

Part #1 - How to Retrieve a form/file

1. Power on the computer and monitor if it is not already powered on. Connect to the Internet.
2. Click on the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape icon. This will bring you to the home page for Cerritos College. (The address for Cerritos College is http://www.cerritos.edu).
3. Click on the ADDRESS window of your Browser..
4. Enter http://webct.cerritos.edu in that window then press enter.
5. Click on 'My WebCT' and log on..
6. Click on the course content link. This will take you to the class content web pages.
7. Click the link for lab assignment link.
8. Click on the link for the Lab 2 form link.
9. You might want to print these instructions to refer to while doing the assignment.
10. Click on 'Lab 2 - Form'.
11. You will need your diskette in the A: drive. Then, in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape click on 'FILE' then 'Save As'. Have a formatted 3.5" diskette in the floppy disk drive (A:). In the dialog box which appears make the following changes.
    • In the box under 'File name' and enter the change the filename to LAB2.TXT .
    • Next, under DRIVE click, then change the drive to 'A drive'.
    • Click on OK. You should note the light goes on the A: drive.

Part #2 - Using an editor to complete Lab 2 form

1. You will need to use an editor to complete this form. Use either Notepad.,  The form is the file you saved as LAB2.TXT on your diskette. (Note: Notepad is located in the Accessories folder found on your 'Start' menu.)
2. If you do not complete the form at one time, save the partially completed form on your diskette. When you are ready to  continue,  open this file and continue editing  until it is complete. Always save your progress on your diskette.
3. When your assignment form is completed you are ready to submit it to your instructor via WebCT. If you have questions on the procedure, see the separate handout on uploading files via WebCT on the Lab page. Proceed to part #3.

Part #3 - Submitting your completed assignment form using 
WebCT

1. Use the instructions to submit an assignment via WebCT that appears on your General Information link on the WebCT site. 

Part #4 - Summary of submitted items and points for lab 2

You will have submitted the following items for lab 2.

1. The edited form (30 pts.)

(Lab2Fa2000.htm)