Learners will develop an understanding of the process for accessing information and communities. Learners will develop an understanding for accessing information using different search engines. Learners will develop an understanding for how to engage socially online. Learners will also discover different ways to communicate online.
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With a partner or in your small group, take two minutes to pick one of the following prompts and share a personal experience or story. Each person will get one minute to share:
There are multiple ways that we engage with the internet — searching for information, communicating with other people, or socializing. Next, we will learn about specific methods for doing these things.
Learners will develop an understanding of the process for accessing information and communities.
The internet is a huge network of computers and devices, but there are lots of different types of computers these days. With a partner or in your small group, take two minutes to discuss — what are some types of computers or devices? We will share your answers after your discussion. Possible Answers:
Once your computer is connected to the internet, you often use a web browser to get access to the world wide web.
On the web, you will find websites and web pages. For example, social media platforms, local newspapers, or favorite shops might all have a web page.
One of the main reasons people use the internet is to search for information. One of the popular ways to do that is to use a search engine. Next, we will examine different types of search engines and how they are used.
There are many different search engines to choose from globally, with a partner or in your small group, take two minutes to discuss.
Search engines search lots of different websites and provide a list of relevant websites where you can find more information on that topic.
Take five minutes to discuss these questions with a partner or in your small group. We will then share with the whole group.
Learners will develop an understanding for how to engage socially online.
People also use the internet to interact and connect with other people.
With a partner or in your small group, take two minutes to discuss the following questions.
You might access these sites on a website on your laptop/device or on an application or app on your smartphone.
Social media sites provide a sense of community in an online space. Many social media sites provide users with the ability to post pictures, videos, or text to showcase events happening in their personal lives.
Another reason to use the internet is for instant messaging. This includes programs like:
These platforms allow you to talk directly to one other person or a group of people in a less public way.
Write the questions below on the board.
Take five minutes to discuss these questions with a partner or in your small group. We will then share with the whole group.
Learners will discover different ways to communicate online.
People also use the internet to communicate or send electronic mail or “emails.”
With a partner or in your small group, take two minutes to discuss the following question.
These email platforms allow individuals to send electronic messages and mail as a method of communicating to individuals or groups online.
Many email platforms offer the ability for users to create online address books and storage methods to sort and organize their emails.
Recap the lesson with these points.
When you connect to the internet, you often will go through a web browser to get access to the world wide web. On the web, you will find websites and web pages to access information and online communities.
There are many different search engines that contain different websites and provide a list of relevant websites where you can find more information on the topic that you searched.
People use social media platforms and websites to share about their personal lives, connect with family and friends, or engage in other social behavior online like sharing music or funny jokes.
While there are multiple forms of communicating online — formally and informally, it is important to note some online platforms are better used for formal communication, such as with employers, and others are better used for informal communication, such as with friends and family. We will engage in a separate lesson on the importance of platform, audience, and safety.
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