Because the Internet is the communications infrastructure of the twenty-first century, its future is vitally important. This part of the course introduces you to the many ways in which the Internet will affect your future. You will probably learn about some issues you never thought about. Many of these issues are controversial, and some could shock or even offend you.
Read chapters 25, 26, and 27 of the Internet Literacy textbook to study the concepts covered by this module. Then follow the links below for online units of instruction that will bring these chapters to life.
This module consists of three units of instruction containing online activities that prepare you for creating your Web pages. Follow the links below to study the unit of your choice:
| Unit 13-1 | Societal Issues, which introduces you to some important issues related to the Internet's impact on our lives. |
| Unit 13-2 | Emerging Technology, which prepares you for changes that are occurring on the Internet. |
| Unit 13-3 | How to Keep Up, which provides you with tools for keeping up with technological changes and their societal impact. |
