Department

of Computing and Informatics

Web Design and Programming

Lesson 1-Internet Essentials
 Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Explain and understand how web works
• Understand major components of internet
• Understand major software components of internet
• Understand the history and functions of internet
• Understand the use and role of an Internet Service
Provider and Hardware components
• Know the use of Cloud, Web App and Web Browser
What is the Internet?
 What is the Internet?

communicate
access almost
global with anyone do much
any
network else in the more
information
world
 What is the Internet?
Worldwide system

Use the TCP/IP set of network

protocols

U.S Department of Defense

network to link scientists and
university professors

Global data communications

system

Decentralized by design
 What is the Web?
Collection of different websites

Website
• related text
• Images
• other resources

Purpose of a website
• News platform
• Advertisement
• Online library
• Forum for sharing images
• Educational site
 How does the Internet work?

Global network of Wireless Computer sends a

physical cables connections request

Sends the correct

Server retrieves Over these wires
data back to your
the website to a server
device
 Internet functions
This slide is intended for video presentation
from Tata Communications and Lesics YT
Channel to learn more about how the Internet
functions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKA5hz3dV-g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3c1ih2NJEg
 Individual Task

Other
things you
can do on
the Internet
 What Can You Do Online?

Finding Chat and

Social Online Everyday And a whole
information Email instant
online networking messaging media tasks lot more!
 History of the Internet
This slide is intended for video presentation
from Life Noggin YT Channel to learn more
about the History of Internet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8K49d
D52WA
Timeline of the Internet
Major Software Components of Internet

Web server Web Browser

 How do I connect to the Internet?
This slide is intended for video presentation
from GCFLearnFree YT Channel to learn more
on how to connect the internet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93-
3zmVvCGU
 Types of Internet Service
Dial-up Dial-up Internet uses your phone line

Broadband Either cable or telephone companies

DSL DSL service uses a broadband connection

Cable connects to the Internet via cable TV

Satellite broadband but does not require cable or phone lines

 Types of Internet Service
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network. Allows users to send data,
voice and video content over digital telephone lines or standard
telephone wires.
2G and 3G Previous generations of mobile communication
networks
4G and LTE is the final step toward 4th generation (4G)
LTE radio technology
5G 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile networks
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
 Top Internet Service Providers in the
Philippines (Grit.Ph)
Converge ICT Smart Bro
One SKY PLDT
Solutions Home Wifi

DITO Globe
Red Fiber Starlink
Telecommunity Broadband

RISE Streamtech
Choosing an Internet Service Provider

Internet
Availability Cost
speed
 Hardware Needed

Modem

Router
Home networking
 Understanding the Cloud
This slide is intended for video presentation
from GCFLearnFree YT Channel to learn more
about the Cloud:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OO77HFc
CUs
Why Use the Cloud?

Backing up
Convenience
data

File sharing Reliability

File storage
 Web App
Web applications (web apps) run in the cloud and do not need to be
installed on your computer. Examples:

Facebook Pixlr Google Docs

 Using a Web Browser
This slide is intended for video presentation
from GCFLearnFree YT Channel to learn more
about the basics of using a web browser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OO77HFc
CUs
Using a Web Browser

URLs and the address bar

Using a Web Browser
Links
Hey, I'm a link! Click me!
Using a Web Browser
Navigation buttons
Using a Web Browser
Tabbed browsing
Using a Web Browser
Bookmarks and history
Using a Web Browser
Bookmarks and history
Using a Web Browser
Downloading files
Using a Web Browser
Saving images
Using a Web Browser
Plug-ins
Questions?
 References:
Books:
• Minnick, Web Design with HTML & CSS3
Introductory (2017)
• McFedries, Web Coding and Development all in one
for Dummies (2018)
• Harrison, Web Designing (2018)
• Prasad, Internet and Web technology (2018)
 References:
Online:
• https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/what-is-the-internet/1/
• https://sciencenode.org/feature/a-brief-history-of-the-internet-.php
• https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/who-invented-the-internet-
full-history
• https://www.xfinity.com/hub/internet/internet-connections
• https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/networking/articles/lte-vs-five-g
• https://networkencyclopedia.com/internet-service-provider-isp/
• https://grit.ph/internet-plans/