The internet
I can explain the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web and describe some of the services the internet offers.
The internet
I can explain the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web and describe some of the services the internet offers.
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Key learning points
- The internet is a global network of networks that shares information using the World Wide Web (WWW).
- The WWW is a system of web pages that we access using the internet.
- The internet provides a platform for a wide range of services.
Keywords
Internet - the global system of interconnected computer networks
World Wide Web (WWW) - a service provided via the internet that allows us to access web pages and other shared files
Web page - a document viewed using a web browser
Common misconception
The internet is the same as the World Wide Web.
The World Wide Web is a service that is offered over the internet. The internet is the network that transfers data whilst the World Wide Web is the system of sharing information that people use.
To help you plan your year 7 computing lesson on: The internet, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 computing lesson on: The internet, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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