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4 The Internet: An Introduction

Learning Outcomes Let’s Learn About

• Computer Network
Students will be able to
• Internet
• explain the purpose of the Internet.
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet
• list its advantages and disadvantages.
• Basic Terminology Related to Internet
• classify basic terminologies.
• Opening a Web Page
• open a website using the web browser.
• Best PracƟ ses Related to Online Safety
• list the best practices while using Internet.
• ResponsibiliƟ es of a Good CiƟ zen
• list our safety precautions.
• give reasons for following safety precautions
while working online.

Activity Corner

Have you heard the word ‘Internet’? With the help from your teacher or parents, describe it in a line.
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Nowadays, we all hear the term Internet. It is very useful and helps us in a lot of ways.
Before we get to learn about Internet, it’s important to understand the term ‘computer

network’.

Computer Network

A group of computers linked together through physical wiring or a wireless system is
called a computer network. It helps the computers to communicate with each other.
From one computer, the user can access the information on another, and can share fi les

and folders with other computers.

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