Unit 6: Web Development, Lesson 1, Part 1

What is the internet?

· a worldwide collection of networks that are linked together through high-speed lines or satellites

Evolution of the Internet How did the Internet originate?

· ______________________: Started as a networking project by Pentagon’s Advanced Research Projects Agency

· 2 Primary Goals:
1) To allow scientists at different locations to ____________________________________________________________
2) To function if part _______________________________________________________________________________________
· Became functional in _________________________

Today
· Internet consists of many local, regional, national and international networks
· Public and private organizations own networks and provide access to the internet

● _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Who controls the Internet?

· _______________—it is a public, cooperative, and independent network
· Several organizations set standards
· World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
● _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ●
Mission is to contribute to the growth of the Web and make it accessible to all people
● Nearly ________________________ around the world are members of the W3C

Connecting to the Internet

• With wired connections, a computer or device physically attaches via a cable or wire to a communications device •
Computers without a communications device can use a wireless modem

Service Provider Options:

• Wired:______________________________________________________________________________________ •
Wireless:____________________________________________________________________________________

● A cybercafé (internet café) is a location that provides computers with Internet access, usually for a fee ● A hot spot is a
___________________________________________________to mobile computers and devices ● An Internet service provider
(ISP) is a business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee
• Bandwidth: _________________________________________________________________________________ •
Megabyte (MB)
• Gigabyte (GB)
portion identifies the specific computer
•An IP address is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies •A domain name is a text-based name that corresponds to the
each computer or device connected to the Internet IP address

•Consists of 4 groups of numbers separated by periods •A DNS server translates the domain name into its associated
•Each group is between 0 and 255 IP address
•First portion of numbers identifies the network and the last
Web Development Software
• HTML: Note Pad, Notepad ++ (download)
 • Drag & Drop method: Adobe Dreamweaver, MS Expressions •
Web-based: Weebly, Wix, WordPress

Basic Types of Websites

1)
a. Encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories,
photos, and videos with other members 4)
b. Status updates to inform others of what you are doing a. Contain newsworthy material presented as articles
c. Available online or through an app b. Current events
d. Examples: c. Customizable so you can receive updates on local news or
about specific topics
d. Weather and emergency alerts
3)
e. Online version is used to enhance the paper version
a. Ability to manage and share media (photos, videos, music) f. Available through apps
b. Mostly free
g. Example:
c. Easy to upload and share
d. Examples:
6)
a. Provides content that increases awareness on brands,
government issues, and services
b. Provides the ability to order items online
c. : a business transaction that occurs over an electronic
network such as the Internet
5)
d. Examples:
a. Offers exciting, challenging avenues for formal and
information teaching and learning
b. ____________________________________– print and video versions c.
___________________________________—all assignments are uploaded 8)
and graded, corresponds through blogs and posts, work with a. Collaborative website that allows users to create, add,
others on group projects through a virtual drop-box d. Example: edit, and share information in a web browser
b. Normally provide public access to everyone c. Can
be private to allow groups to work together d.
7)
Example:
a. An informational site consisting of time-stamped posts in a
9)
diary/journal format
a. Provide up-to-date information on medical, fitness, nutrition,
b. Listed in reverse-chronological order or exercise
c. Created by a single individual b. Able to provide access to your medical information and lab
d. Microblog: users publish short messages between 100-200 results
characters long c. Examples:
e. Uses the #hashtag to categorize topics (you can search for
specific #hashtags)
f. Example:
2)
a. Provides factual information from an online reference
11)
(library, encyclopedia, dictionary, guides)
a. Online banking and trading
b. Numerous topics
b. Access financial records from anywhere
c. Example:
c. Pay bills, transfer funds
d. Available through an app
e. Examples:
13)
a. Order or bid on items online
b. Referred to as
c. ____________ allows customers to collect multiple items for
a single transaction
d. ____________ allow users to bid on items from anywhere
across the world
e. Examples:
10)
a. Fastest growing area of the web
b. Offers music, videos, sports, games, events in an interactive
environment
c. Supports streaming media (transferring data in a
continuous flow that allows users to access it while
transmitting)
d. Normally accessible through apps on smart devices
e. Example:

12)
a. Reserve flights, hotel rooms, or vehicles for travel
b. Read reviews, compare flights/prices
c. Find directions and aerial maps
d. GPS enabled devices can determine where you are located
in relation to the directions
e. Examples:

14)
a. A majority of employers are now taking applications online
b. Information about job descriptions, specific qualifications,
and salary options can be found on the company website c.
Examples: