Introduction to the Internet

New Learningechnologi Tes

Internet
Multimedia
Virtual reality
Distance learning
Data warehousing
Social Aspects:
Advantages: Disadvantages:
Place & Daily meeting without moving is People are more direct/ more
Distances possible! offending
Time Make it fit your time needs. asynchrony  communication
Appointments not necessarily delay
needed!
Language Chat language Contents of communication can be
lost
Foreign language: Is the
language the mother tongue of
one group?
Social Aspects:
Advantages:
Non Aspects of communication are
personal missing (gesture etc.)
Words & Language play a
bigger role
social control missing
Anonymity Can help to establish contacts
(e.g. shy persons)
Reduces social inequality
Disadvantages:
cyber bullying/ mobbing etc.
Highly dependent on perceptions
High rate of misunderstandings
Scam/ Spam
No control of personal data
Leads to more misuse and social
misbehaviour
 Network
• What is a network?
 Collection of computers and devices connected together

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 Network
• Why do we need network?
To
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share

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Resources
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Software
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 Modems
External Modem
Plugs into computer externally

Internal Modem
Fits inside computer

Modems can send data from one computer to another using telephone lines.

Modems are used in almost every aspect of work. Businesses use them to transfer
files, data, and money. They are also used for teleconferencing, which allows people
in various locations to communicate over vast distances; these are sometimes called
virtual meetings. Schools use them to provide access to the Internet.
 SERVER
• What is a server?
 Manages the
resources on
a network

 A client accesses
the resources
on the server
 Internet
• What is the Internet?
 Worldwide collection of networks that connects
millions of computers to share and exchange data,
business, news, opinions, and research results.
 Internet
Why do users access the Internet?
1. Communications
2. Information
3. Shopping
4. Banking and Investing
5. Classes
6. Entertainment
7. Advertise your business
8. Global Presence
 Internet Browser

• An Internet Browser is a software program that enables you

to view Web pages on your computer. Browsers connect
computers to the Internet, and allow people to “surf the
Web.”

• Internet Explorer is one of the browsers most commonly

used. There are other browsers available as well, including
Google Chrome.
 World Wide Web
• What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?
 Billions of documents, called Web pages, available to anyone connected
to the Internet. The World Wide Web is a service that is provided on the
Internet

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• A site or area on the World Wide Web that is accessed
by its own Internet address is called a Web site.

• A Web Page is like a page in a book. Websites often

have several pages that you can access by clicking on
links. A Web site can be a collection of related Web
pages.

• Each Web site contains a home page (this is the

original starting page) and may also contain additional
pages.

• Different computers will have different home pages.

You can set your own webpage.
 Layout of a Web Page

1. Title bar – tells you the name of the web page

2. Menu bar – has commands for moving around the webpage,
printing, etc
3. Tool bar – short cuts to commands. Each picture
represents a command
4. Address bar – webpage address. If you want to go directly
to a web page, you will need to know the address.
 Parts of a Web Address
• A web address is typically composed of four parts:
• For example, the address http://www.google.in is made up
of the following areas:
• http://
This Web server uses Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). This
is the most common protocol on the Internet.
• www
This site is on the World Wide Web.
• google
The Web server and site maintainer.
• in
This tells us it is a site in India.
• Endings of web pages tells us a bit about the page. Some
common endings to web addresses are:

• com (commercial)
• edu (educational institution)
• gov (government)
• net (network)
• org (organization)

• You might also see addresses that add a country code as the last
part of the address such as:
• In (India)
• ca (Canada)
• uk (United Kingdom)
• fr (France)
• us (United States of America)
• au (Australia)
 How to Search the Internet

Two basic ways

1. if you know the address of the web page
(example: www.cbc.ca)

2. Using a search engine like Google to find the

address. This is called a keyword search
Typing in the Web Site Address

1. Go to the address bar. Click once to highlight the

address. (It should turn blue).
2. Hit the Delete key on your keyboard.
3. Enter the following address:
www.theweathernetwork.com
4. Then press Enter on the keyboard or click on the
word Go on the right side of the Address Bar.
 Search the Internet
• If you don’t know the address of the webpage, but
want to learn more about a topic or find a
particular website, you will need to do a search.

• There are several handy search engines out there

that will locate information for you. Two of the
mostly commonly used are:
www.google.com
www.yahoo.com
 Practice Exercise

1. Type www.google.ca into the address bar. (

www.google.ca is a Canadian version of the
search engine. www.google.com will search
US sites first)

2. Hit the Enter key or Go on the toolbar. You

should see the Google web page.
3. Now click on the Google box. You should see
a flashing cursor. Type in the topic. Hit enter.
Internet Services & Tools
Email
Newsletter
Chat/ Messenger
Video Portals
Social Networks
Own Websites/ Forum
 What fits your projectwork best?
 Email

Services: Possibilities:
MSN - Send text
Yahoo - Send files
Google Mail
Local services
 Email
Advantages
• independet of time and place
• little technics and technical knowledge needed

Disadvantages
• Asynchronity
• Limited file size
 Newsletter/ Twitter

Can rather be used to reach publicities/ less useful for group

interaction
 Chat/ Messenger

Services: Possibilities:
Skype - Written Chat
VOIP - Voice Talk
MSN Messenger - Video Chat
ICQ
Chat Systems
Chat/ Messenger
A: Hey.. How R U 2day?
B: good and u?
A: thx 4 ur mail. read it just now ;-)
B: did u like the pic?
A: yes haha ROFL
Where did u take it?
B: oops phone. Brb
A: tyt!
B: oki back. Srry
Btw that was lisa. She sends greets 2u
A: thx
B: she has gt a new cut
A: lol. Again?
A: yeah ^_^
B: srry have 2go now. Ttyl!
A: sure! CU l8r tc!
 Chat/ Messenger
Advantages
• no continous maintenance needed
• less time consuming
• direct/ personal communication is possible
• students are forced to deal with another

Disadvantages
• technical equipment needed: webcam, headset
• fast internet connection needed
 Chat/ Messenger
Recommodation
• build pairs of 2 or 3 students
• give students time to introduce themselves/ talk about own topic
• at the same time: give a specific topic to discuss
• think about the use of moderators/ mediators (can be the teacher)
• analyse the chat/ problems with the students afterwards
 Video portals

Services: Possibilities:
YouTube -Watch video streamings (flash)
Myvideo -Publish videos
Clipfish -Create your own TV Channel
Sevenload -Interact with other members (comment,
Youku rate, private messages..)
Video portals
 Video portals
Advantages:
• raise attention/ reach huge publicities
• can easily be implemented/ linked
• possibility to earn money (if videos are very popular)

Disadvantages:
• everyone can see
• less social control (comments etc.)
 Social Networks

Services: Possibilities:
• Facebook Various services and applications
• Myspace available (Private Messages,
Forum, calender, event manager,
• Local Social Networks: group manager, walls, chats)
• SchülerVZ (Germany)
Social Networks
Social Networks
 Social Networks
Advantages:
• Meets the communication behaviour of your students
• Combination of private interests and project
• little efforts needed in administration
• enables students to stay in contact

Disadvantages:
• No own label/ less beneficial for external project presentation
• Many possibilities of distraction given
 Own Website and/or Forum

Services Possibilities:
Various free software available to Almost everything is possible
generate own websites (no html
skills needed)
Various free forum/ board
systems available (Bulletin
Boards)
Own Website and/or Forum
 Own Website and/or Forum
Advantages:
• You can fit everything your needs
• You can control all contents and contacts
• perfect for external presentation & project documentation

Disadvantages:
• High technical knowledge needed
• Administration and maintenace is very time consuming
• might not meet the interests & regular communication behaviour of your
students  website can easily get unattractive for students (especially after the
project)

Recommodation:
• Calculate cost-value ration very well
• Don‘t put high efforts in something that no one is using/ watching
• If students are willing and able: let them participate in a responsible manner
 Basic Computer Terms and Definitions
 

Desktop: The first screen that you see when any Windows operating system screen is up and
running. One of the main purposes of the Desktop is to make it easier to access different
application programs, files and documents.

File: Unit for storing information that may include a word-processing document, a spreadsheet,
a picture, a graphic, musical piece, or even part of an application program. Examples of
"files" include text files which could be a letter or report and graphic files which could be a
picture. Each file has a name because the data or information created in a software program
is saved with a file name.

Folder:  Method for organizing files that is related by topic, by purpose, by type, by program, or
even by a project that you are working on. NOTE: When an application program is loaded
onto your computer, it will group similar applications in a folder. As you add or create files,
you can organize them however you want.
Hyperlink: Allows you to move from one web page document to another.  It can be text which
is usually underlined or a graphic.  When you move your mouse over a hyperlink, the
mouse cursor usually becomes a hand which indicates a hyperlink is present.  Once you
click on the link, you move to another web page document or to another place on the
same web page.

Icon: A small picture that represents processing options such as programs, documents, and
shortcuts.  When you click on the icon, the file or program will open.  The most easily
recognized icon is the Recycle Bin which is the graphic below. 

 Input: Commonly known as data and refers to numbers, letters, words, images, video, music
and even sounds. Other computer input includes commands and user response. A
command directs the computer to execute tasks or perform certain activities. One
example of a command is a command buttons OK, Cancel and Help seen on the Shut Down
Windows dialog box.

 Internet:  A world wide network that connects millions of computers to share and exchange
data, news, opinions, and research results.  The Internet is not the same as the World
Wide Web  (WWW).  The World Wide Web is a service that is provided on the Internet. 

Keyboard: The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter letters, numbers and
symbols into your computer. The keyboard keys include the alphanumeric keys (letters
and numbers), numeric keypad, special function keys, mouse cursor moving keys, and
status lights.
 
Files and Folders: Think of a computer folder as being similar to a filing cabinet folder, whereas a
computer file is similar to the pieces of paper that are placed in the folders.

Graphic User Interface (GUI): Combines text and graphics to make software easier to use.
Graphical User Interface features include icons, windows, menus, and buttons.
 
Hard Copy: Usually refers to a printout on paper.
 
Hard Drive:  The purpose of the hard drive is to store information.  This device that allows the
computer to permanently retain and store data like the operating system, programs and
information data.  The hard drive holds more data than a diskette and accesses information
faster than on diskettes.  Storage refers to the capability of storing things, and as for the
computer, it is information.
Menu: List of options that may be commands or other options from which you can choose from.
The following illustration is the File Menu Bar command menu list.

Mouse: Besides a keyboard, a mouse is the most common input device for a computer.  The
mouse is a small, palm-sized input device that you move across a flat surface, such as a
desktop, to control the movement of the pointer on the screen. Technically, there are many
operations that are much easier to perform with a mouse than a keyboard because you can
just point and click to select an item on a screen or choose an item from a list of options. 

Mouse Commands:  Before examining the various commands, you must understand how to
execute each mouse command. The mouse commands include move, point, click, deselect,
double-click, drag, and right-click.

My Computer: An icon that opens into a folder of icons for all of the resources on the computer
like the hard drive and printer. 

Operating System: Software that acts as an interface between you, the application software (like
word processing or accessing the Internet), and the computer components. This includes
interpreting and carrying out basic instructions that operate a computer like recognizing
information from the keyboard and mouse, sending information to the monitor, printer, or
speakers and scanners, storing information to the hard drive and removable drives.
Common operating systems include Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and MAC
OS.
RAM: This is an acronym for Random Access Memory.  This memory is a work area or a
temporary storage space where the computer places program information so that it can
execute the program instructions and information.  When the program or file is closed, the
data or programs are removed from RAM.  The amount of RAM you have on your
computer is crucial in determining how many programs can be opened (running) and how
much data is available for each program.  RAM is available in MB or megabytes. An
example is 256MB of RAM.
 
Select: A single left mouse click to select a file or folder icon. 
 
Software: Instructions that provide the computer with step-by-step actions that need to be
executed to complete a specific task.  A computer will not function with software.
•Source of Knowledge:
The Mother of Information…
“The Internet”
•The World Wide Web
Thank You