JSS 1 First Term

Learning Objectives

• Define the internet and state how it is different from the web.
• List the services available on the internet.
• Open a browser and find information on a given topic.
• State basic rules for safe and correct use of the internet.

What the Internet Is

The internet is a global network of computers joined together. When many computers are connected so that they can share information, they form a network. When networks all over the world are joined, the result is the internet.

The internet is not the same as the World Wide Web. The internet is the network itself, carrying information from one computer to another. The World Wide Web is one service that runs on the internet, providing pages that are viewed in a browser. Email, file transfer and instant messaging are other services.

Website means a set of related pages on the internet.

Uses of the Internet

The internet is used for communication through email, chat and video calls. It is used for research and education through online libraries, encyclopaedias and learning platforms. It is used for business through online shops, banking and advertising.

It is used for entertainment through music, films and games. It is used for news and current affairs, for government services such as JAMB and NECO, and for health information. It also supports remote work, where an employee uses a computer at home to serve an employer.

Getting on the Internet

To use the internet a device must be connected. At home this is usually through a router supplied by an internet service provider. In school a wired network connects many computers. A phone connects wirelessly. The connection may be called Wi-Fi, broadband or mobile data.

A browser is the program used to view web pages. Common browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge. To find information, a learner types key words into a search engine such as Google or Bing.

Safe and Responsible Use

The internet is useful but it must be used correctly. Do not share your full name, address, school name or phone number with strangers. Do not accept friend requests from people you have not met. Tell a parent or teacher if anything online makes you uncomfortable.

Information found online is not always true. Check who wrote it, when it was written and whether other sources agree before using it in an assignment. Spend reasonable time online and keep a balance with study, rest and exercise.

Practical Work

1. Open a browser and load the front page of a search engine.
2. Search for information on any topic of your choice and open three different results.
3. Open five different websites and record what each one is used for.
4. Bookmark one website and show how to open it again from the bookmarks list.
5. Name two things you must not share online and explain why.

Scenario-Based Questions

1. Explain the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web, using a simple example from daily life.
2. A stranger in an online chat asks for your home address and your mother's phone number. Explain what you should do and why.
3. A pupil finds an answer on a website but no other source agrees with it. Explain what the pupil should do before using it.
4. Name four uses of the internet in education and four uses in business.
5. Explain what a browser does and give two examples of browsers.
6. A home has a laptop but no internet connection. Name two ways the laptop can still be useful.
7. Why is it dangerous to use the same password for many websites?