? Part 1: Introduction to the Internet

? What is the Internet?

The Internet is a global network that connects millions of computers worldwide, allowing users to:

• Access information
• Communicate via email
• Use online services

? Key Terms

• Website → A collection of web pages
• Web Browser → Software used to access the internet
• Search Engine → Tool to find information online

? Example:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Google Search

? Part 2: Using a Web Browser

? Step 1: Open a Browser

1. Click Start Menu
2. Open Google Chrome

? Step 2: Understand Browser Interface

• Address Bar → Enter website URL
• Tabs → Open multiple pages
• Back/Forward Buttons → Navigate pages
• Refresh Button → Reload page

? Step 3: Visit a Website

1. In address bar, type:

    

   www.google.com

    
2. Press Enter

? Part 3: Searching Information Online

? Step 4: Use Search Engine

1. Open Google Search

2. Type:

    

   What is ICT?

    
3. Press Enter

? Step 5: Evaluate Results

• Choose reliable websites
• Avoid suspicious links
• Look for educational sources (.edu, .org)

? Part 4: Creating an Email Account

? Step 6: Open Gmail

1. Go to:

    

   www.gmail.com

    
2. Click Create Account

? Step 7: Fill Registration Form

• Name
• Username
• Password

? Example Email:

kaleem.ict2026@gmail.com

? Step 8: Verify Account

• Enter phone number
• Enter verification code

✉️ Part 5: Sending an Email

? Step 9: Open Gmail Inbox

• Login to your account

? Step 10: Compose Email

1. Click Compose
2. Fill:

• To → Teacher email
• Subject → ICT Lab Task
• Message → Write short message

? Step 11: Attach File

1. Click Attach (?)
2. Select file
3. Upload

? Step 12: Send Email

• Click Send

? Part 6: Receiving & Managing Emails

? Step 13: Check Inbox

• Open received emails

? Step 14: Reply to Email

1. Open email
2. Click Reply
3. Write response
4. Click Send

? Step 15: Organize Emails

• Delete unwanted emails
• Mark important emails
• Use labels/folders

? Part 7: Internet Safety & Email Etiquette

? Safety Tips

• Do not share passwords
• Avoid unknown links
• Use strong passwords

? Email Etiquette

• Use clear subject
• Be polite and professional
• Avoid unnecessary attachments

? Lab Practice Tasks

Students must perform:

✅ Open browser and visit a website
✅ Search a topic on Google
✅ Create Gmail account
✅ Send email with attachment
✅ Reply to an email

? Expected Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Use internet effectively
• Search information properly
• Communicate using email
• Follow online safety practices

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Typing wrong email address
• Forgetting subject line
• Sending email without attachment
• Clicking unsafe links

?‍? Instructor Guidelines

• Guide students during email creation
• Provide teacher email for practice
• Verify student email submissions
• Emphasize online safety

? Conclusion

This lab builds essential skills for digital communication and internet usage, which are critical for both academic success and professional environments.