Internet Basics
Topic outline
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The internet is a global network of computers that works much like the postal system, only at sub-second speeds. Just as the postal service allows people to send one another envelopes containing messages, the internet enables computers to send one another small packets of digital data. Click the links below one at a time to start the tutorials.
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You might be surprised at how much you're able to do on the internet. Click the link to start the tutorial and learn about how to get started using the internet.
When you click on the link a pop up will appear. Complete the tutorial, close the pop up window and return to the course. Now you are ready to move on to 'How do I connect to the Internet?'.
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The Internet plays a vital role in the world today and it is important to know how to get connected. Whether you're using Broadband or Wi-Fi, connecting to the Internet is a simple task that's important to learn. Click the link to start the tutorial to learn about how to connect to the Internet.
When you click on the link a pop up will appear. Complete the tutorial, close the pop up window and return to the course. Now you are ready to move on to 'Choosing a Web Browser'.
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A web browser takes you anywhere on the internet, letting you see text, images and video from anywhere in the world. Click the link to start the tutorial to learn about choosing a Web Browser.
When you click on the link a pop up will appear. Complete the tutorial, close the pop up window and return to the course. Now you are ready to move on to 'Understanding the Cloud?'.
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The cloud is a vast virtual information bank that stores and manages information, delivers content or services, or runs applications using the internet. Click the link to start the tutorial to learn about the Cloud.
When you click on the link a pop up will appear. Complete the tutorial, close the pop up window and return to the course. Now you are ready to move on to 'Browsing the Web?'.
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