Internet Basics

The CyberSavvy Teacher WebQuest

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Section 2: Internet Basics

Terminology

Computer technology has created many new computer terms. Understanding some of this terminology can help educators talk with students by using the proper terminology. Some computer terms are not real words so you won't find them in regular dictionaries. Computer terminology uses a lot of acronyms or abbreviations.

Maran Dictionary

NetLingo

Assignments:

Go to the Maran Dictionary (above) and look up the following terms:

bandwidth
boolean logic
dialup
domain
ethernet
fiber optics
firewall
hypertext
online
security (online)
service provider
TCP/IP
World Wide Web

2. Go to the NetLingo site (above) and look up the following terms:

browser
Flash
GIF
homepage
HTML
hyperlink
Internet
IP address
Javascript
JPG
keyword
modem
pop-up
search engine
Shockwave
spyware
top-level domain

Just for fun, look up:

geek
nerd
grrl
geekosphere

Web Browsers

Internet Explorer
Netscape
Mozilla

Assignment:

Go back to the NetLingo site to find out about the above three web browsers.

Internet Safety

CyberBee Safety

Assignment:

Visit the CyberBee site to read about Internet safety. (more information about Internet safety is included in Section 7 of this webquest)