Chapter 1

Summary

            Module 1 of “The Internet” took a deep dive into the world of web browsers and their multitude of features. For anyone just entering the world of the internet, this chapter is a great crash course on getting started navigating web pages and browsers. I personally have many years of experience navigating Chrome, Mozilla, Safari, and a bit of Edge. My favorite browser to use right now is Chrome, but years ago I was an avid Mozilla user. When I first began using the internet, I also used Internet Explorer for quite a while before discovering Mozilla Firefox which I used for many years.
            Module 1 briefly described HTML along with its codes and anchor tags that are used to link HTML documents together on web browsers. The author also noted the real meaning behind the word “webpage” which is when a web browser displays an HTML document. One thing I learned in this particular section is that HTML documents can be shared on any computer in the world as long as there is an internet connection.
            Module 1 also highlighted the uses of web browsers on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge - and gave multiple tutorials on clicking links, utilizing reading lists and bookmarks, how to use private browsing modes, and changing your home page or default search engine. I use bookmarks quite often and add all of my most used websites to my bookmarks bar such as Facebook, YouTube, and Blackboard Learn. My most used search engine, like many others, is Google, but I do sometimes utilize DuckDuckGo (which is a search engine that focuses on online privacy).
            Module 1 was a great introduction to “The Internet” and I highly recommend anyone just beginning to use the internet (such as asolescents, the elderly, and those not so familiar with the world of technology) to take a look at.

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