Chapter -9
INTERNET BASICS
Objectives:-
Storing and
Communicating Online services of
sharing data
through E-mails E-commerce
using google drive
Differentiate
between a Creating a
Creating a blog
website and a podcast
blog
1.0 Introduction To Internet
The internet stands for interconnected network.
It is a network that connects computers all over the world.
People can share information and communicate from
anywhere with an internet connection.
1.0 Introduction To Internet
History of Internet:-
The First internet was developed by the agency of USA named
ARPA(Advanced Research Project Agency) in the year 1969.
The name of the first internet was ARPANET(Advanced Research
Project Agency NETWORK)
In India , Internet was launched in 1995 by VSNL(Videsh Sanchar
Nigam limited).
2.0 Advantages of internet
3.0 Disadvantages of internet
1. Health issues 4. Cyber Bullying
DISADVANTAGES
2. Online frauds OF INTERNET 5. Virus and hacking
3. Addiction 6. Waste of time
4.0 FAIR INTERNET USAGE
While using internet we should develop
safe surfing (viewing/exploring) habits
and a right online behavior.
4.1 FAIR INTERNET USAGE
Safe surfing Habits:-
• Do not download free media(applications, videos , files etc.,) as it may
be infected with virus.
• Do not share your personal information online without asking your
parents.
• Change password regularly.
• Try not to use public networks and computers.
4.2 FAIR INTERNET USAGE
Netiquettes:-
It is a set of rules or polite behavior that is expected to be followed while using the
internet.
We should Never abuse anyone online.
follow these
Netiquettes:- Respect other people’s privacy.
Write in clear language , do not use slang.
Don’t repeatedly send or post unwanted mails or messages.
Never steal anyone else’s work.
4.3.1 FAIR INTERNET USAGE
Possible/Potential Threats:-
While working online we should be aware of some threats.
Theft and Fraud:-
• Digital criminals may get our personal information such as login_id and Password
and start using our account.
• They may send mails/ messages on our behalf to others.
• So never post /give personal information online and keep changing your
passwords regularly.
4.3.2 FAIR INTERNET USAGE
Possible/potential Threats:-
Online Harassment:-
• While using internet someone might harass , stalk or bully you .
4.3.2 FAIR INTERNET USAGE
• Online Harassment:-
Do following things to save yourself from online harassment:-
Do not respond to abusive messages.
Take a copy of abusive message and bring it to notice of your parents,
elders and teachers.
Never be provoked with hateful messages.
Keep yourself busy in productive activities and stay calm.
5.0 E-MAIL
• E-MAIL stands for Electronic
Mail.
• It is the most widely used tool to
send messages electronically on
a network.
5.1 Advantages of E-MAIL
Low cost
Speed
Advantages of E-mail Ease of use
Record
maintenance
Share information
5.2 Disadvantages of E-MAIL
5.3 E-mail Address
• Before we start sending and receiving mails we should know about Email-address .
• An Email- Address identifies an email box to which messages are delivered.
• An Email-Address consists of :-
Username
An @ sign
Hostname
username@hostname
• Example of Email Address :- Abcd@gmail.com
username hostname
5.3.1 E-mail Address
1) USERNAME:-
• It is on the left side of the @ sign.
• it is chosen by the user and it can not be
blank.
5.3.1 E-mail Address
2) Hostname/Domain name for the Host Server:-
• It is on the right side of the @ sign.
• It identifies the server or host.
• It is sometimes also called the e-mail server.
Some common email addresses are :-
abc@Hotmail.com , xyz@india.com , pace@gmail.com , ABC@yahoo.com
5.4 E-MAIL Primer
• Before we start sending and receiving e-mail we must have an e-mail
account.
• Email primer include activities like:-
Creating a web based E-mail Account
Viewing Received mails
Replying or Forwarding an Email message
structure of an Email message(Writing Email)
5.4.1 E-MAIL Primer
Creating a Web based E-mail Account:-
We can create our web-based free e-mail account upon many sites ,
some of them are:-
http://www.Hotmail.com
http://www.yahoo.com
http://www.gmail.com
5.4.1 E-MAIL Primer
Creating a Web based E-mail Account:-
• Steps to create a free web based email(gmail account):-
Step1:-
Get connected to Internet
Step2:-
Now log on to site http://www.gmail.com
5.4.1 E-MAIL Primer
• Steps to create a free web based email:-
Step 3:-
Click at Create an Account and follow the
instruction that appear.
Click Here for creating
a new account
5.4.2 E-MAIL Primer
Viewing Received Mails:-
Steps for viewing Received mails are:-
Step1:-
Go to Gmail webpage by typing http://www.gmail.com
Step2:-
Type your username: and password: fields , and then click at sign in.
5.4.2 E-MAIL Primer
After typing your username
and password click here to
open your email account.
5.4.2 E-MAIL Primer
Steps for viewing Received mails are:-
Step3:-
• You’ll see a list of messages and to
view a message click on the message
• You can also click on Inbox link
Click at inbox link to
view all the
received mails.
INDOX:-
Inbox is the name of the folder that stores our received mails.
5.4.3 E-MAIL Primer
Replying or Forwarding an Email message:-
Steps for replying mails are:-
Step1:-
We can reply to the sender by clicking at
Reply button
Click at Reply
Button
5.4.3 E-MAIL Primer
Steps for replying or forwarding mails are:-
Step2:-
It will take us to the new composed window,
where the sender becomes the recipient
Here we can write the reply
and send it
5.4.3 E-MAIL Primer
Replying or Forwarding an Email message:-
Steps for forwarding mails are:-
Step1:-
We can reply to the sender by clicking at
Forward button
Click at Forward
Button
5.4.3 E-MAIL Primer
Steps for forwarding mails are:-
step2:-
Now we specify the email addresses of the
recipient.
Here we have to specify the
recipients
Note:-
If there are more than one recipient then
separate them using commas.
5.4.4 E-MAIL Primer
Structure of an Email message(Writing Email)
5.4.4 E-MAIL Primer
Parts of Email message:-
This is the address of the sender.
From
This is the email address to which the mail is sent.
To
it stands for carbon copy. It allows us to send a copy of email to someone who is not in
CC the recipient list. It is visible to all the recipient.
BCC it stands for Blind Carbon copy. It also allows us to send a copy of email to someone
who is not in the recipient list but they are not visible to the recipient(s).
Subject A short title for the Email.
Body The Message
Attachments You can attach image , files, documents etc., with your email.
Date The date and time on which the message was sent from the sender’s computer
5.4.4 E-MAIL Primer
1.SUBJECT
2. SENDER
3. RECIPIENTS 7. DATE AND TIME
4. CC RECIPIENT
5. BCC RECIPIENT
6. BODY
8. ATTACHMENT
5.5 SENDING E-MAIL
To send mail(s) to our friends and relatives , we need to follow these steps:-
Step1:-
After logging in we need to click at
Compose Button.
Click at compose
5.5 SENDING E-MAIL
Step 2:-
In the Compose message window , we’ll see various
fields like:-
To:- Mail-id of recipient.
CC:- Mail-id of recipient of Carbon Copy.
BCC:- Mail-id of recipients of Blind Carbon Copy.
SUBJECT:- Title of the mail message.
5.5 SENDING E-MAIL
Step 3:-
If we want to attach a file (optional)
then click at Attach a file link
CLICK AT ATTACH A FILE LINK
5.5 SENDING E-MAIL
Step 4:-
Select a desired file from the computer
browser and click at open/upload
5.5 SENDING E-MAIL
Step 5:-
After composing the e-mail message click at Send Button
Finally click at Send Button
5.6 Spam or Junk Mail
• Junk mail is a spam.
• It is defined as unwanted ,
inappropriate messages sent on the
internet to a large number of people.
• Example:- Advertisement or
promotional materials.
6.0 Google Drive
• Google drive is a web based application that allows us to create ,
save and share projects online with others .
• With google drive we can create :-
Documents
Spreadsheet
Slides
6.1 Google Drive
How to Access Google Drive?
To access Google Drive :-
Step 1:-
Go to www.google.com
6.1 Google Drive
Click tiled icon
Step 2:-
Now click at Tiled icon(9 dots) on top
right and then Click Drive.
Then click Drive
6.1 Google Drive
Step 3:-
Now sign in with your Gmail account.
Step 4:-
After signing in , you will get Google drive
screen.
Google Drive Screen
6.2 Google Drive
Create New Document/Spreadsheet/Presentation:-
Step 1:-
Click at New
To create a new document Click New
Button.
6.2 Google Drive
Click at Docs,
Step 2:- sheets, slides
Now click Google Docs or Google
sheets or google slides.
6.3 Google Drive
Create and upload File / Folder :-
Step 1 :- Click Here
To create new folder , Click at Folder link.
6.3 Google Drive
Step 2 :-
• To upload your existing file or folder on Click Here
Google drive , click at New Button
• Then click at File / Folder upload option.
6.4 Google Drive
Share Files:-
To share any file or folder in google drive , Right click on file and click share.
1.Right Click
Here
2. Click at Share
6.5 Google Drive
• To copy , rename or delete files/folder just Right Click and choose
desired action:
Move To Move file to a different folder
Rename Change name of the file
Make a copy Make duplicate of the file
Remove Delete file
7.0 E-COMMERCE
Electronic Commerce or E-commerce is the selling and
buying of goods and services over the internet.
Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, etc.,
are selling things online.
This type of business , shopping and Selling via
Internet is called Electronic commerce.
7.1 E-COMMERCE
• The process of buying goods online commonly involves:-
Finding the right website and product.
Adding a product to your basket called Shopping Cart.
Completing your purchase at checkout.
Pay it safe.
Order confirmation.
7.2 ADVANTAGES
We can shop from any computer or mobile with an
internet connection.
Avoid the need of travel, pay for parking.
variety.
Cheap deals and better price.
Time saving.
Returns are easy
7.2 DISADVANTAGES
• Security issues.
• Technical difficulties.
• Waiting for a product to be delivered.
• Goods may get damaged during transport.
• No physical interaction with products.
8.0 ONLINE MODES OF PAYMENTS
Online payment allows us to pay money Via the Internet.
Online payment methods refer to the ways shoppers can pay for their
purchases over the Internet.
8.1 ONLINE MODES OF PAYMENTS
Payment Method Explanation
It is a plastic card issued by a bank, allowing the holder to purchase
Credit card goods or services on credit.
A debit card is a plastic card allowing the holder to transfer money
Debit Card electronically from their bank account when making a purchase.
In this method , order is placed online. When the order is delivered to
Cash On Delivery customer, then the payment is made in cash.
It does not require the user to have a card for the payment purposes.
Netbanking User can pay via secure site by putting their Netbanking ID and Pin
It is the value that is stored electronically. For Example in India ,
E-money or Mobile transaction via PayTM are mobile money or E-wallet.
Money
9.0 BLOGGING
• BLOG:-
A blog short for weblog refers to an online journal or informational website used
for personal or business content.
9.0 BLOGGING
BLOGGING:-
A person who writes and maintain a blog is called blogger and art of writing a blog
is called a blogging.
10.0 PODCASTING
• The term podcasting comes from “ipod” and “broadcasting”(Transmit).
• A podcast is a form of entertainment consisting of audio/video “episodes” that
relate to a specific theme.
• The hosts of a podcast are referred to as “podcasters”.
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