What is the Internet?

The simplest definition is globally connected computer networks using a network protocol (TCP/IP).  For a better understanding and definition, check out these sources:

• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internet101/1
• http://www.internetsociety.org/internet/what-internet
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet
• Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_LPdttKXPc

What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?

The World Wide Web (WWW, or simply Web) is an information space in w
hich the items of interest, referred to as resources, are identified by global identifiers called Uniform Resource Identifiers (URI). From: http://www.w3.org/TR/webarch/

• http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/03/11/world-wide-web-timeline/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hzJxb0rpc

What is a mobile device?

A mobile device is a handheld or easily carried computer.

• http://mobiledevices.about.com/od/glossary/g/What-Is-A-Mobile-Device.htm
• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/9

What does BYOD mean?

BYOD means Bring Your Own Device, similiar to BYOT means Bring Your Own Technology.

BYOD in schools:

• http://www.k12blueprint.com/toolkits/byod
• http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3756757
• http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/20-Pros-and-Cons-of-implementing-BYOD-in-schools

What is 1:1?

1:1 or one-to-one computing means school-provided devices given one per student.

• Infographic: http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/80068/file-679521535-jpg/images/1-vs-byod-in-edu-infographic.jpg?t=1451579903126
• http://www.nassp.org/tabid/3788/default.aspx?topic=The_Top_10_Reasons_for_Moving_to_1_1_Learning_Technology