General User: You need a computer as a tool for studying. You just want to know the fundamental skills to achieve good results.
Advanced User: You want to take advantage of advanced techniques of using computers. You have your own computer and need to instal some software and maintain the equipment.
Technically Interested User: You are interested to understand some technical background., to advice and support fellow students.
Content
In this lesson, we will give a brief overview of the Internet, and we will talk about some fundamental concepts such as networks, servers, and clients. We will deal with e-mail one of the first applications of the internet.
Objectives
Upon completion of this unit you will be able to:
use the internet to search for information
define internet terminology and concepts
compare different web browsers
differentiate among internet search tools
identify internet search tools
Identify hardware and software requirements for setting up an internet connection.
use email as a communication tool
setup a newsgroup
download files and software from an ftp server
Collaborative Learning / Homework
Reflect on your own learning
Ask questions concerning content or technology.
Mutual retrieval in study group on percentages