Lesson Plan: Introduction to the Internet
Administrative Information
Class Title: Introduction to the Internet
Training Objectives: By the end of the class, students will have:
· Been introduced to the Internet with particular attention to the World Wide Web (WWW);
· Learned how the Internet is structured and functions;
· Become familiar with the Internet Explorer browser;
· Learned the concept of hyperlinks and how to use them to navigate the WWW;
Audience: 10 students with basic computer knowledge, little-no knowledge of the Internet/WWW.
Prerequisites:
· knowledge of basic PC skills, including keyboard and mouse skills;
· ability to navigate a computer desktop;
· familiarity with the Windows environment.
Length: 1.5 hours (1 hour instruction, 1/2 hour hands-on practice)
Preparation Resources:
· WWW sites
· The World Wide Web
· Gates Foundation User Education Guide
Body of the Class
Introduction: (5-10 minutes)
1. Introduce instructor and coaches.
2. Conduct needs assessment:
· Ask how many have tried to surf the WWW before.
· Ask what people want to do with Internet (go around to each individual).
3. Go over class objectives.
4. Give overview of class - 1 hour instruction, 1/2 hour of hands-on activities.
5. Go over class rules:
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