Learn about the many protocols that power the Internet, and how each protocol operates at a different layer, building functionality on top of the layer below it.

Provided are links to Khan Academy content on the following subjects: Computers and the Internet; HTML/CSS; Cryptography; and SOPA/PIPA.

A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...

This visually engaging feature by the National Science Foundation provides an excellent explanation of how the internet came to be and those responsible for it's inception. Many original computers and other instruments are discussed and...

An article about the development of the Internet by Vinton G. Cerf. Includes a short biography of his career.

A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...

Computers and the internet have changed how people work, communicate, and share information, but we need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of sharing online. This tutorial looks at email, video conferencing, online document...

Practice problems with the many protocols that power the Internet and how each protocol operates at a different layer.

Learn about the many protocols that power the Internet and how each protocol operates at a different layer, building functionality on top of the layer below it.

Learn about the differences in which households have access to computers and the Internet.

Find information on the internet as well as guidelines to follow in order to make surfing a fun and safe experience. The site also provides a link for parents to help them with children that will be using the internet.

One-page article that explains the use of the Internet, URLs, and domain names.

An essay on the challenge of plagiarism for teachers and the temptation for students, with helpful suggestions.

A sound resource to identify and understand Internet safety as users navigate the Web on smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Find out the real explanation for why your parents are so weird. Here is a project that lets you explore the internet to find out why your "DNA blueprint" is so important to health and disease. In this project you will use methods that...

Google is the name of the most often used search engine on the Internet. "Googol" is the mathematical term for a 1 followed by 100 zeros. It's a very large number. This experiment will help you test different search terms and find out.

The history of the Internet is explained nontechnically in an easily accessible format. This portal compiles information starting with the early beginnings of the Internet through predictions on where the Internet will take us in the...

A lesson plan that includes a PowerPoint learning module for students. The purpose of the activity is to teach how to use Excel to analyze a large amount of data, in this case from the US Census. The example being used is the...

A site that gives information on how to be anonymous and how to secure communications and files on the internet.

This site is a workshop on inquiry-based learning using the Internet.

If a computer is connected to the internet and is not protected from computer viruses and spyware, then it is only a matter of time before the computer is infected. This article describes the symptoms of an infected computer and the...

Specific, easy to read guidelines on Copyright and Plagiarism regulations. Focuses on use of Internet material. Includes clear definitions and copyright information listings. A great resource to prevent plagiarism on your site and in...

This interactive resource for children teaches all about using the Internet safely. Children will enjoy the colorful games and activities while learning about topics such as protecting personal information, passwords, computer viruses,...

A basic introductory course to computer science. Covers what computers are, their parts, and what they do; what the Internet is and how it works; some basic programming concepts; algorithms; data analysis; and global impact of computers...