LESSON 16: THE INTERNET AND THE EDUCATION

LESSON 16: THE INTERNET AND THE EDUCATION

CONTENT

            The Internet, also simply called the Net is the largest and far-flung network system of all systems. The Internet is not really a network but a loosely organized collection of about 25,000 networks accessed by computers on the planet.  Everything is coordinated in the Internet through a standardized protocol called Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). To gain access to the Internet, The computer must be equipped with what is called a Server which has a special software program that uses the Internet protocol.    The great attraction of the Internet is that once the sign-up fees are paid, there are no extra charges. E-mail for example is free regardless of amount use. The vast sea o information now in the Internet is an overwhelming challenge to those who wish to navigate it. The most attractive way to move around the Internet is called browsing. Using a program called the browser, the user can use a mouse to point and click on screen icons  to surf the Internet, particularly the World Wide Web, an Internet's subset of text, images and sounds are linked together to allow users to access data or information needed. Educational software materials have also developed both in sophistication and appeal. But the real possibility today is connecting with the world outside homes, classrooms and Internet cafes. Today schools are gearing up to take advantage of Internet access.

EXPERIENCE

                Today almost every one of us uses internet in order to gain information easily and faster. As a student’s it help a lot in looking for great resources around the globe. In just one click we can access some reliable sources with great person. It is also a way where teachers use it as an instructional media.

REFLECTION

                We are very lucky to have internet because it help us to connect around the world.  We can connect to different person in different places in the world. We should use internet in a way that it has a good effect to all of us. But some students use this as an advantage, for example copy and paste information and not using the real author.

               

APPLICATION

                Internet has a very big role in education. Through internet teachers can use this as a strategy to help their students learn. There are many applications in the internet which is very interactive and it can motivate students to learn in a fun way.