Chapter 2  (The Internet) Notes








This week we are  going to be exploring the Internet - yes, lots of hands on experience checking out different types of sites and resources!  However, before we begin the lab portion, there are some concepts and terms I want to make sure you understand.

History of How It All Began:





How We Connect to the Internet




Ways to Connect to the Internet



Here is how it actually works:



How  is a web site located?



Domain names (text version of an IP Address) -   See page 79 (four  groups of numbers separated by a period)
Hint:  the first portion represents the network and last portion identifies the specific computer.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com

.com -

.net -

.gov -

.mil -

.edu -

.org -

On the software side, you need a browser program to navigate the web







What is the purpose of a Search Engine?






How do search engines make money?


Types of web sites:

    Portal -

    News -

    Informational -

    Business/Marketing -

    Educational -

    Entertainment -

    Advocacy -

    Blog -

    Personal -

    Wiki - pg 82

Types of Graphics Images (Page 85)

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 Other Uses of the Web:


E-Commerce -

FTP -

Chat Rooms -


Instant Messaging -

Social -

Google Earth Demo
Microsoft Virtual Earth

Create your own Blog on page 112.  
Blogger.com

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