Online and offline

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/online-and-offline

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical precursors?Early forms of connectivity include telegraph systems and ARPANET
2. What is the digital influence markers?Prefixes like 'cyber-' and 'e-' denote phenomena occurring within the digital sphere
3. What does "online" mean?Online means your device is connected to the internet and can send and receive data right away.
4. What does "offline" mean?Offline means your device is not connected to the internet, but you can still use it for local tasks like playing a game or writing a story.

Telecommunications: The transmission of information over distances by electronic means, including telephony and data networking.
Packet Switching: A method of transmitting data by breaking it into small packets that can be routed independently.
Internet Service Provider (ISP): A company that provides access to the internet and related services to individuals and organizations.
Digital Footprint: The trail of data a user leaves behind while browsing the internet.