Objective
An understanding of the services available on the Internet and how they are used
Instructions
Have students read the following article:
Net Anatomy [https://websitebuilders.com/learn-about/net-anatomy/]
Discussion
- Describe the various services on the Internet.
- How do you use the Internet in your daily life?
- What are some ways to communicate online? Which do you prefer and why?
- Are there things you would like to do online that aren't possible yet?
- How can you use the Internet to help you learn?
- What Internet features are most useful for you?
Activities
- Have students create mental models of the Internet by asking them to draw maps of the network.
- Visit the site of the Pew Internet & American Life Project [http://www.pewinternet.org]. Read the recent reports and trends about the Internet's impact on contemporary life. Of interest to teenagers is the Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015 [http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/04/09/teens-social-media-technology-2015/].
Discussion Guide
- Describe the various services on the Internet.
Answers can include email, online libraries, messaging, social networks, online shops or banking, etc.
- How do you use the Internet in your daily life?
Ask students for specific examples of their own Internet use, such as ordering food, watching movies, downloading music, online banking, meeting new people, etc.
- What are some ways to communicate online? Which do you prefer and why?
Answers might include email, social networks, etc.
- Are there things you would like to do online that aren't possible yet?
Ask students for specific examples and discuss why they may not be possible.
- How can you use the Internet to help you learn?
Possible answers include reading news or blogs, taking online courses, or reading articles from Learn the Net!
- What Internet features are most useful for you?
Encourage students to explain how they use the feature and why they find it useful.
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