Section: General Introduction | Senior 1 ICT. Unit 8: Network and Internet Fundamentals | University of Rwanda

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CODeL · Course Introduction

From networks to your first professional e-mail

Welcome. This course takes you from the basic idea of a computer network, through the Internet and the World Wide Web, to using search engines effectively and composing your own e-mail with an attachment.

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This course is designed so you can study independently, at your own pace, without needing to attend a physical classroom.

Everything you need notes, videos, activities, and assessments is provided within each unit.

Course Structure
Four units, one clear path

Each unit builds on the last from how networks work, to using the web, to communicating professionally online.

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Topic 1
Computer Network Concepts

Fundamental ideas, characteristics, and classifications of computer networks by geographical coverage.

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Topic 2
Internet Concepts & History

URLs, web browsers, Internet services, and how the Internet connects the world.

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Topic 3
Search Engines

Strategies to locate, filter, and evaluate relevant information effectively online.

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Topic 4
Electronic Mail

Composing, formatting, and attaching files — plus using To, Cc, and Bcc appropriately.

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Learning Outcomes
By the end, you'll be able to

Four concrete, assessable skills this course is built to deliver.

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Explain core network concepts

Explain the fundamental concepts, characteristics, and classifications of computer networks according to geographical coverage.

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Analyze Internet concepts

Analyze Internet concepts, including URLs, web browsers, search engines, Internet services, and methods of Internet connectivity.

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Apply effective search strategies

Apply effective search strategies to locate and evaluate relevant information using search engines.

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Create a professional e-mail

Create a professional e-mail message by composing, formatting, attaching files, and using the To, Cc, and Bcc fields appropriately.

Facilitators
Who's guiding this course

Reach out any time through the course forum we're here to support your progress.

BK

Benjamin KARANGWA

Course Facilitator

EN

Enock Ntirenganya

Course Facilitator

Study at your own pace.
- Select activity Forum discussion: Let's know each other
  
  Forum discussion: Let's know each other
  
  Welcome to the course! Before we dive into Unit 1, let's get to know one another. Reply to this post with: your name, where you're studying from, and one thing you already know (or are curious about) regarding computer networks or the Internet. Feel free to also reply to a few classmates; you'll be learning together for the next several weeks