INTERNET

1. Introduction to Internet

What is the Internet?

History & evolution of the Internet

How the Internet works (basic concepts: servers, clients, IP, DNS)

Types of Internet connections (DSL, Fiber, Broadband, Mobile Data, Wi-Fi)

2. Basic Internet Terms

Website, Webpage, Web Browser

URL, Domain Name, Hosting

HTTP vs HTTPS

Search Engine and Keywords

3. Web Browsers

Introduction to popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)

Browser interface & features

Tab management

Bookmarks

Extensions & plugins

Clearing browser history, cache & cookies

4. Using Search Engines

Google search basics

Advanced search techniques (operators like AND, OR, "", - )

Image search, video search, news search

Safe search & filtering

5. Email

Creating an email ID (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo)

Sending & receiving emails

CC, BCC, Attachments

Organizing mailbox: labels, folders, filters

Email security: phishing awareness

6. Social Media & Communication

Introduction to social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn)

Online communication tools (WhatsApp Web, Telegram, Zoom, Google Meet)

Creating accounts, posting content, privacy settings

7. Online Safety & Cyber Security

Safe browsing practices

Identifying fake websites

Strong password practices

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Viruses, malware, phishing, ransomware

Cybercrime reporting (India: Cybercrime.gov.in)

8. Online Transactions

Digital payments (UPI, Net Banking, Wallets)

Online shopping basics

Checking website authenticity

Avoiding scams

9. Cloud Services

What is Cloud Computing?

Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox basics

Uploading, downloading, sharing files

Online backups

10. Internet Applications

Online forms & government services

Job portals and resume uploading

Online education platforms (YouTube, MOOCs)

Maps & GPS navigation

Blogging basics

11. Internet Tools & Utilities

Speed test

PDF converter tools

Online editors (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides)

File compression tools (online ZIP/RAR)

12. Practical Sessions

Creating accounts

Searching information

Filling online forms

Using cloud storage

Video conferencing practice

Email etiquette practice

13. Mini Projects (Optional)

Create a blog

Create a professional email & signature

Use Google Forms to create a survey

Make a simple website using online tools