Learning Goals
What is the InternetWatch the video below for a basic understanding of the InternetHow You're Connected to the InternetIn order to connect to the Internet you require the following:
Want to know your current connection speed? Try Speed.io or Speedtest.net for a graphical view of your Internet speed. What is a Web Browser?A Web Browser is one of the most important programs on your computer. It lets you view and interact with pages on the Internet. The video below explains this in more detail: You can learn more about Web Browsers by visiting the website http://www.whatbrowser.org. For this course we're going to be primarily focusing on Microsoft's Web Browser - Internet Explorer. Getting on the Internet
Download Files and InformationOccasionally, you may wish to download, or copy a program or file from the Internet to your computer. Here's how:
On-line AccountsIn order for Internet sites to remember who you are and to save your settings, you may be asked to make an on-line account. This will always have a username and password associated with it. Google has many services and partners on the Internet. Having a Google Account is one way to get the most out of various Internet sites and services. Here's a couple of links that describe this further: |