Class 2: Internet Basics – The Digital Highway
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what the Internet is and how it works
- Learn essential internet terminology
- Navigate web browsers safely and effectively
- Recognize the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web
Key Topics:
- Internet is a global network of connected computers
- Key terminology: Browser, URL, web page, website, search engine, hyperlink
- How data travels across the internet (simplified networking concepts)
- Types of internet connections and devices
- Understanding web addresses and domain names
Activities:
- Diagram drawing: “How the Internet Connects Us”
- Browser exploration: Identifying parts of a browser (address bar, tabs, bookmarks)
- Scavenger hunt: Finding information using proper search techniques
- Setting up home pages and understanding browser functions