The InternetICT GCSE

ISP

ISP

Web Host

The Internet

ISP

Web Host

The Internet is made up of millions of inter-connected networks worldwide

The World Wide Web (WWW) is made up of websites

The Internet is the platform for the WWW

Websites are stored on servers connected to the Internet

ISPs Provide a

connection or gateway to the Internet

Using a telephone or cable connection

ISP

Web Host

Browsers HTML stands for Hyper

Text Markup Language, it allows you to view both pictures and text on the same page

There are many different Web Browsers, however Internet Explorer is the most popular as it is shipped with Windows

Web Browsers are designed to read a special language called HTML, and convert it into something that is easy to read and understand

Benefits Easy to contact people: provides many ways

to contact people, any time, e-mail, chat, forums

Access to other cultures: allows you to view websites created by people all over the world

Up-to-date: things can be updated quickly, the BBC can update its news pages within two minutes

Vast range of information: you can find information about practically any topic

Always available: you don’t have to wait for it to open

Issues Information overload: there is so much

information on the Internet, sometimes it can be overwhelming

Bias: anyone can contribute to the Internet, people can publish their own opinions instead of fact

Information can be inaccurate: no checks are made to make sure information is correct

Cyber bullying: the Internet enables bullying to take place over the Internet, this form of bullying can be much more harmful