Introduction to the Internet, Web and Email

Objective: Students will know how to access the Internet, how to search effectively, and sign-up for and use an Email account using an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Class 1: Getting Around, Planning a Trip and Searching for a Job

• Presentation of the syllabus and introductions
• “What is the Internet?” (Brainstorm)
• Showing parts of the desktop
• Different ways to go to the Internet
• Defining terms and icons on the screen
• Exploring the Internet by planning a trip
• Job Search

Handouts: Syllabus

Anatomy of an Email message

Class 2: Getting and Using an Email Account

• Getting an Email account
• Using an Email account: sending greeting cards and email to one another
• Independent Time: Searching and Exploring the Internet

Handouts: Popular Websites

How to get an Email account

Using your Email account

Anatomy of a Web Page