Presentation+Benefits

I. History of the Internet and Computers
 * Presentation on the benefits of understanding the Internet and how to use it effectively to an audience of students with personal computer experience:**
 * Outline:**

A. Researching a brief history of the computer B. Understanding how the Internet was invented C.

II. How Does the Internet Work?

A. Understanding what is HTML B. Understanding what a browser is and how does it work C.

III. Internet Addresses

A. What is an Internet address? B. How to download a file C. E-mail D. Social Networking

IV. Touring the Internet

A. Science B. Math C. History D. English

V. Fraud, Scams and Hoaxes

A. Netiquette B. Acceptable Use Policy C. Fraud Bureau D. Hoax and Scam Database C. Cyber Crime The Internet and Our Society In today's technological society, it is becoming increasingly important that individuals are computer literate--Internet literacy is a large component of computer literacy. The Internet is a great research tool. Using the Internet is revolutionizing business operations. Career opportunities related to the Internet and computer technology are in increasing demand. Students must be aware of the impact technology can and will have on their lives as well as the impact they can make on society through Internet and computer technology. The Internet Society States “The Internet has revolutionized the computer and communications world like nothing before. The invention of the telegraph, telephone, radio, and computer set the stage for this unprecedented integration of capabilities. The Internet is at once a world-wide broadcasting capability, a mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for collaboration and interaction between individuals and their computers without regard for geographic location.” (Leiner et al, 2003). Computer technology should be viewed and taught as a tool for problem solving and decision making. Students should be encouraged to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate situations at home, school, or work and apply technology to complete tasks efficiently and effectively. It is the student's ability to apply technological concepts that are of lasting value rather than mastery of specific hardware or software skills and knowledge. Course content is designed to fulfill the achievement and performance expectations as listed in the 1995 National Standards for Business Education and the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) of the International Technology Society. 1. Leiner, Barry M., and Vinton G. Cerf, HYPERLINK "http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml" \l "clark#clark" David D. Clark, HYPERLINK "http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml" \l "kahn#kahn" Robert E. Kahn , HYPERLINK "http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml" \l "kleinrock#kleinrock" Leonard Kleinrock , HYPERLINK "http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml" \l "lynch#lynch" Daniel C. Lynch , HYPERLINK "http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml" \l "postel#postel" Jon Postel , HYPERLINK "http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml" \l "roberts#roberts" Larry G. Roberts , HYPERLINK "http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/brief.shtml" \l "wolff#wolff" Stephen Wolff. (2003). “A Brief History of the Internet.”

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