Internet – A simple Introduction - Kids and adults

Name: Internet – A simple Introduction - Kids and adults
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Internet Basics Simple Put

Created byJohn Dourvas

Last updated 11/2023

English

What you'll learn

Formulate an adequate and clear definition of the concept of the Internet.
Reject any earlier erroneous impressions about the Internet and how it works.
Describe how 2 or more computers connect to exchange files and information.
Explain to others the loading process of a webpage in a browser.
Understand how search engines work and present the results of their searches.
Use different search engines.
Be aware of, and use, general rules that can help search engines achieve better results in their research.
Identify key criteria for the reliability of website content.
Reflect on the quality of information that can be found on the Internet.
Critically review any information published, either on the Internet or anywhere else.
Identify websites where their security is inadequate when entering your personal information.
Describe the basic indicators that a computer system may have been infected by malicious software.
Identify and use ways to prevent your computer from being infected by malicious software.

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 40m total length

Why to attend this class3:01
What is Internet?5:14
Lesson Goals:
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

•Formulate an adequate and clear definition of the concept of the Internet.
•Describe how 2 or more computers connect to exchange files and information.
•Explain to others the loading process of a webpage in the browser of your choice.
•Adopt a positive attitude towards the Internet.
•Reject any earlier erroneous impressions about the Internet and how it works.
Search Engines5:41
Lesson Goals:
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

•Name different search engines.
•Use different search engines.
•Understand how search engines work and present the results of their searches.
•Be aware of, and use, general rules that can help search engines achieve better results in their research.
•Accept that a web-based exploration process may not be as easy and quick as you assume.
•Accept that Google's engine is not a one-way street, and that information is likely to be available online, even if Google's search engine does not display it.
Internet Trust4:23
Lesson Goals:
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

•Identify key criteria for the reliability of website content.
•Check the reliability of web pages regarding their content, using the trust rules you will have learned.
•Reflect on the quality of information that you can find on the Internet.
•Critically review any information published, either on the Internet, or anywhere else.
Purchases and Frauds7:23
Lesson Goals:
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

•Identify websites where their security is inadequate when entering your personal information.
•Check the security of websites where you wish to make online purchases and register other personal data.
•Adopt tactics that can shield you from theft of money or personal data.
Internet Security4:13
Goals of the current lesson:

After the end of the module, you will have to be able to ...
•Describe the basic indicators that a computer system may have been infected by malicious software.
•Explain to third parties the different ways in which malicious software is transmitted from one computer system to another.
•Identify and use ways to prevent your computer from being infected by malicious software.
•Name the basics categories of malicious software.
•Recognize the value of backing up your important computer files.
Gaming Safety4:36
Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity5:42

Requirements

You have to be able to operate a computer at a basic level
A pair of headphones could be helpful

Description

Get this course for your students or your children to get to know about the internet basics. Ideal for kids from 8 years old. Use it in class or at home!

Contains 6 cartoon-style funny videos.

Nowadays the Internet plays a leading role in the lives of most people. The apparent ease of use often creates the illusion that people know it well. But is that the case? This course hopes to create a new, more user-friendly look for the Internet.

The Internet has now taken an important place in everyone’s lives, and the apparent ease of use has significantly helped with this. Using the Internet is really easy. But is it really? Does it really help make our lives easier or harder?

The Internet is a “tool”. Like other tools, we really need to know how to use it properly.

This course contains the following, fundamental, modules relating to the Internet.

- What is the Internet?

A simple explanation of how the internet works.

- Searching for Information on the Internet.

Search engines have become an indispensable utility for Internet users.

- Which Websites Can We Trust?

Answers about how to identify a trustworthy website.

- Secure Websites - Online Transactions.

How to know if a website is secure? Get answers and more

- Risks to our Computer.

What is a computer virus? Get answers and more.

- Online Gaming Safety.

How much online gaming is enough and more questions answered.

Learning Subject: Internet Basics

Ages addressed: students, parents, and grandparents.

Who this course is for:

Kids aged from 9 years old may attend this course under the supervision of a guardian or a teacher.
Teachers. Ideal for blended learning in flipped classrooms
Fathers, mothers or guardians may purchase this course for their kids
Granfathers and grandmothers to keep up with the technology