Unit 3: Day 5

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Tasks

31.1 Theory of the Internet Lesson  -  IP Address and Domain Name Review

  • Review that websites are hosted and discuss the relationship between a Host, the IP address and the Domain Name
  • Use GoDaddy.com to demo:
    • Try to buy your name as a ___.com domain name and note if it is available. What about your school’s name?  What are the costs of similar domains?
    • Look at the hosting prices and then discuss domain names available with a hosting package
  • Discuss how domain names are often used as a tool in election campaigns.  
  • See this article for examples.

31.2 Theory of the Internet Assignment 1


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