Module 9: New Technology
Trace how the internet and computing devices evolved, and use that history to evaluate whether a new technology is worth adopting.
What You'll Learn
- The major stages in the development of the internet, and why its early design still shapes it
- The difference between the internet and the World Wide Web
- How computing devices evolved from mainframes to wearables, and the single trend behind it
- A four-question framework for evaluating any new technology before adopting it
Real-World Scenario
A colleague at Lakeside asks why email arrives unencrypted, why phishing works so well, and why the practice needs so many security add-ons for something that is supposed to just work. The honest answer is historical: the network was built by researchers who trusted each other, and security was never among its original requirements.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
How the Internet Came to Exist
Trace the internet from a research network to global infrastructure, and understand why its original design decisions still shape how it behaves today.
The Evolution of Computing Devices
Follow computing from room-sized machines to devices worn on the wrist, and understand the trend that explains where technology is heading next.