Internet History
Use the Internet to find information about these topics. (Refer to History PDF)
*Be sure to answer all questions.
1. What was Carnivore? What is it currently called?
2 .What do you think about the FBI having the right to tap your Internet Communications? Support your view point..
3. What do you think is more important – safeguarding our privacy or protecting the public from terrorists? Support your answer i.e. has it stopped any terror attacks?
4.Present one fact about the Internet that you found interesting with an explanation about why it was interesting to you. Include the source of the fact.
Connecting to the Internet
Go to your favorite search site and search for information about connecting to the Internet. (Also refer to Connecting PDF)
*Be sure to answer all questions.
1. Search the Internet for information about Cyber Cafe’s. What is a cyber café? What services do they offer? Why would you use one? What does it cost? Are there any books that list the Cyber Cafe’s so you know where to find them? Have you used them? Why? What did you pay? Why might you select a Cyber Cafe over a mobile device like a laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.?
2. Present how you connect to the Internet and the advantages/disadvantages of selecting that connection medium.
Browsing the Internet
Refer to the Browsing PDF and Power point attached
*Be sure to answer all questions.
1. Reflect back on the browser content. What did you learn about browsers and browsing that you did not know before (at least 3 concepts or skills)?
2. Find an interesting article or video about browsers and summarize it. Provide the URL in your discussion post.
