Web Literacy Basics | Ping Kong

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60 minutes

For many, "the Internet" is an abstract and overwhelming concept. This activity challenges learners to think concretely about how the internet communicates with a computer.

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Web Literacy Skills

21st Century Skills

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between search terms, URLs and IP addresses.
  • Follow the flow of information between two computers.
  • Describe the practical differences between the web and the Internet.
  • Locate the physical addresses of servers using tools on the Open Web.

Audience

  • 13+
  • Beginner web users

Materials