Schedule > 1. Intro to the Internet
Before we start building websites, let’s take some time to understand how the Internet works – including relevant technical concepts and their societal impacts and implications.
Assigned Readings
- Read: The Internet Explained. Timothy B. Lee, 2015.
- Skim: 40 Maps That Explain the Internet. Timothy B. Lee, 2014
Discussion Questions
- What is the Internet and how does it work?
- How has it evolved over time?
- How is it organized and who is in charge of it?
- How can organizations and governments censor Internet content, and why might they do this?
Slides
Activities
- Pre-Course Questionnaire
- Human Bingo (together in class)