Course Overview
The Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the digital world that powers modern communication, information sharing, and online services. You will explore the history, structure, and working principles of the internet, as well as how the World Wide Web enables access to websites, search engines, and various online applications.
This course covers essential topics such as web browsers, search engines, email communication, internet protocols, domain names, IP addresses, and online security. Whether you are a beginner looking to build foundational knowledge or someone seeking to enhance your understanding of internet technologies, this course equips you with the skills to navigate and utilize the web efficiently.
Course Modules
An overview of the internet, its purpose, and how it has revolutionized communication, business, and daily life. This module introduces key concepts such as connectivity, online services, and basic internet usage.
Explore the evolution of the internet from its early beginnings in ARPANET to the global network we use today. Learn about major milestones, innovations, and how the internet has shaped the modern digital world.
A deeper dive into the internet’s infrastructure, including how data travels, internet service providers (ISPs), and emerging trends such as cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Understand the various services provided by the internet, including email, web browsing, cloud storage, online streaming, and e-commerce, and how they impact personal and professional life.
Learn about the World Wide Web, its relationship with the internet, how websites are created and accessed, and the role of web browsers and search engines.
An introduction to essential WWW elements, including hyperlinks, web pages, websites, and how the web functions as an interconnected information system.
Explore the technical side of the World Wide Web, including HTTP/HTTPS, web servers, browsers, and how webpages are requested and displayed.
Learn what web browsers are, how they work, and their role in accessing websites. This module also covers browser security, extensions, and performance optimization.
An overview of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera, comparing their features, advantages, and drawbacks.
Understand how search engines work, the role of indexing and ranking algorithms, and how to use search techniques effectively to find information online.
An introduction to electronic mail (email), how it works, and its importance for personal and professional communication.
Learn about different types of email accounts, including webmail (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) and client-based email (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird), and their uses.
Best practices for composing professional and effective emails, including subject lines, formatting, attachments, and email etiquette.
An exploration of the benefits (speed, cost-effectiveness, global reach) and challenges (spam, phishing, miscommunication) of email communication.
A look at alternative online communication tools such as instant messaging, VoIP (Skype, Zoom), video conferencing, discussion forums, and chatbots.
Understanding the impact of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), their uses in communication, marketing, and networking, and potential risks such as privacy concerns.
Learn about Telnet, a protocol used for remote access to computers, its applications, security concerns, and modern alternatives like SSH.
An introduction to FTP, how it facilitates file transfers between computers over the internet, and its applications in website management and data sharing.
Explore the fundamental protocols that make the internet work, including HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, DNS, and SMTP, and their roles in data transmission.
An overview of IP addresses, their function in identifying devices on a network, types (IPv4 vs. IPv6), and how they enable internet connectivity.
Understand what domain names are, how they relate to IP addresses, the role of domain name systems (DNS), and the process of registering and managing domains.
A balanced discussion on the benefits of the internet (information access, communication, e-commerce) and its drawbacks (cybersecurity threats, misinformation, digital addiction).
Test your knowledge with the Internet and WWW Course Quiz. This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of key concepts related to the internet, web browsing, search engines, email communication, online protocols, and more.
