Module 2 – Internet and Email

The field of Information Technology (IT) changed when Communication became part of it, leading to Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The principle tool for communication is the Internet and the electronic mail (email).

This module introduces learners the Internet, the history, the significance of it in various sectors of the economy, and the email.

Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  1. Manage the communication environment of Google and Microsoft Outlook environment
  2. Create and format the email and other applications
  3. Create and manage email messages
  4. Create and manage the contacts menu
  5. Schedule and manage calendar events
  6. Understand Internet legal and ethical issues like information security and copyrights
  7. Configure and Internet browser to achieve personalization and security
  8. Make use of online communities and social media  

Session 1 A: Introduction to the Internet

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Explain the origin of telecommunication networks
  • Describe the origin of Internet
  • Explain the connection between Internet, telecommunication networks and electronic mail
  • Download link – Module 2 – Internet and Email- Session 1a

Session 1 B: Introduction to the Internet

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Session 2 A: Configuring Internet Browsers

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Configure the general browser settings
  • Configure security settings in a browser (Cookies and pop up blockers)
  • Handle downloaded files
  • Manage browsing history settings
  • Download link – Module 2 – Internet and Email- Session 2a

Session 2 B: Configuring Internet Browsers

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Manage browsing window and toolbars
  • Explain the importance of web development tools
  • Do basic search on a browser – broad search
  • Work with the advanced search menu – restricted search
  • Download link – Module 2 – Internet and Email- Session 2b

Session 3 A: Security and Ethics in Online Communication

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Describe the social media environment
  • Describe the ethics of Internet communication
  • Explain key concepts of data and information protection
  • Describe the laws governing communication Kenya
  • Download link – Module 2 – Internet and Email- Session 3a

Session 3 B: Security and Ethics in Online Communication

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Explain the etiquette required in online communication
  • Choose the right communication media for the right audience
  • Relate and differentiate between a traditional memo and an email
  • Choose the recipients of messages in a Memo/email
  • Download link – Module 2 – Internet and Email- Session 3b

Session 4 A: Working with Google Apps

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Session 4 B: Working with Google Apps

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Session 5 A: Introduction to Google Apps

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Configuring preview
  • Add email labels and configure addresses to deliver emails from specific addresses based on labels
  • Configure default font
  • Use Google classroom application
  • Download link – Module 2 – Internet and Email- Session 5a

Session 5 B: Introduction to Google Apps

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Session 6 A: Social Media and Blogs

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the purpose and features of different types of social media.
  • Effectively utilize multiple forms of social media.
  • Discuss security and social challenges of social media
  • Download link – Module 2 – Internet and Email- Session 6a

Session 6 B: Social Media and Blogs

Session Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to: