Welcome to the Internet

Welcome to the InternetAn Introduction

Our Unit GoalsOur Unit GoalsWhat the Internet is…• History• Current StatusUses of the Internet

Internet Navigation SkillsAppropriate Internet use…

History of the InternetHistory of the Internet

•Military - 1960’s

•Research Scientists

•Business and Public Use (WWW)

1984

How the Internet Works

How the Internet Works

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Local Area Network

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Teachers

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Classrooms

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Mrs. D Library

Office

Classrooms

Teachers

Local Area Network

Wide Area Network

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Wide Area Network

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Wide Area Network

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What do we use the Internet for?What do we use the Internet for?

• Research/Information• News• Hobbies• Fun/Entertainment• Services (Travel, tickets, etc.)

• Communication • Discussion Groups

Internet Sites…• Appropriateness

• Credibility• Reliability• Accuracy• Reasonable

What the Internet Looks Like

What the Internet Looks Like

Title Bar

Search Bar

Button Bar

Button Bar

• Back• Back is Black

Button Bar

• Forward

Button Bar

• Reload/Refresh

• Turns to an X for Stop button

Scroll Bar

Location Bar/Progress Bar

Hyperlinks

Appropriate Use of the InternetAppropriate Use of the Internet

• Netiquette• Appropriate Use Policy (AUP)

• Internet License• Sticky Situations (Rules)

• Clear Consequences

NetiquetteNetiquette1. Never give out personal information2. Protect your internet license and keep your password secret3. Heart Rule4. “Lurk” before you leap. 5. Stay focused on the topic you’re researching6. Share knowledge with others7. Never use a computer to harm others (Don’t snoop!)8. Never use a computer to steal or destroy9. Don’t cut, copy, or plagiarize Internet information10.E-mail is not private11.Capital letters are “SHOUTING”12.Emoticons and abbreviations show emotion and humor

NetiquetteNetiquetteEmoticons and Abbreviations

:-) Smiley B4N Bye for now

;-) Winking BTW By the way

:-o Uh Oh! CUL See you later

8-) Smiley with Glasses LOL Laughing out loud

:-( Sad face TY Thank you

Rules for Using the InternetRules for Using the Internet

1.If you get an inappropriate website:

• Press the “Back” button

• Inform an adult

• This is a serious matter, you don’t share or joke with others about it

• Remember, all sites that you visit are recorded

Rules for Using the InternetRules for Using the Internet

2. You must have your Internet License

3. Never give personal information

4. While on the Internet never do anything harmful to others, or illegal

5. Use proper care and respect with all equipment and software

Rules for Using the InternetRules for Using the Internet

6. Do not upload or download any information from the Internet without adult permission

7. You must have adult permission to use the Internet

8. Always follow Netiquette Rules

ConsequencesConsequences

• Loss of license• Loss of computer privileges

• Conference with parents• Worse!