Lesson 1--The Internet

 

Let's start by talking about the Internet. The Internet is a network of computers connected by cables and phone lines in order to share information.  
  So that means that since we plug our computers into our phone lines to connect to the Internet, we can share information with anyone else that's connected to the Internet?
That's right. Check out this diagram. I think it explains the Internet well.  
   
The Internet is a network of computers connected by cables and phone lines in order to share information.
  Got it! The Internet is just a bunch of computers connected by phone lines so they can share info. Can we go to the mall now?
No, not the shopping mall. But did you know that the Internet is like a mall?  
  No way!