What is the Internet?
- A global network connecting millions of devices
- Lets people share information worldwide
- Enables learning and communication from anywhere
- Available 24/7 across the globe
How the Internet Helps Us
- Join online classes and virtual learning
- Access learning materials anytime, anywhere
- Talk to teachers and friends remotely
- Research topics for school projects
- Access educational videos and resources
Basic Internet Terms
🌐 Browser
App to visit websites (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)
📍 URL
Website address (e.g., www.google.com)
🔍 Search Engine
Tool to find information (e.g., Google)
📄 Website
Collection of web pages with information
📧 Email
Send messages online electronically
⬇️ Download
Save files from internet to your device
⬆️ Upload
Send files from your device to internet
☁️ Cloud Storage
Save files online to access anywhere
How to Access the Internet
- Devices: Smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops
- Wi-Fi: Wireless internet connection
- Mobile Data: Internet through phone networks
- In Malawi: Airtel, TNM, and other providers
- Public Access: Libraries, schools, internet cafes
Using Millennium E-Learning Centre
- Register: Sign up with your name and email
- Login: Use your username and password
- Navigate: Find courses and lessons easily
- Profile: Keep your information updated
- Progress: Track your learning journey
Finding Lessons & Resources
- Click on lesson titles or video thumbnails
- Download files for offline studying
- Take quizzes to test your knowledge
- Use search function to find specific topics
- Bookmark important resources for later
Stay Safe Online
- Never share passwords or personal information
- Use strong passwords with letters, numbers, symbols
- Be careful of scams and fake news
- Don't click on suspicious links or downloads
- Tell a trusted adult if something feels wrong
Be a Good Digital Citizen
- Be respectful and kind in all online interactions
- Don't spread false information or rumors
- Respect other people's privacy and property
- Help create a safe internet community
- Report inappropriate behavior to authorities
How to Use Search Engines
- Type keywords related to your question
- Use simple, clear words
- Try different word combinations
- Use quotation marks for exact phrases
- Add location words when searching for local info
Finding Trusted Information
- Look for .gov, .edu, or well-known websites
- Check the date and author of information
- Compare information across multiple sources
- Be cautious of information that seems too good to be true
- Ask teachers or adults to help verify important information