The internet is a worldwide network of computer networks that connects billions of devices. It was developed in the 1960s when computers were first connected to share information. By the 1970s, the term "internet" was used to describe the network of networks. The world wide web was invented in 1989, allowing users to access pictures, videos and other multimedia online. It is estimated that by 2020, over 30% of the world's population will be internet users. While it provides a quick way to access and share information globally, the internet also poses privacy and security risks.

3. The internet is a world
wide system of
computer networks. It is
a common part of our
daily lives. Once you log
onto the internet, you
enter a virtual world.

4. In 1961, an American computer
scientist discovered a way to
share information from one
computer to another and
called it a network. In 1969, a
network linked two
computers at two American
Universities together.

5. The name 'internet' was first
used in 1974. It connects all
the networks together.
In 1989, the world wide web
was invented by a British
researcher who developed a
method to combine pictures
,music ,videos ,symbols

6. It is estimated that by
2020, there will be 2
thousand million users
which is about 400 times
the number of people
living in Singapore. This
also means that 30% of the

7. Advantages
It allows information to
be obtained quickly.
It can be used anywhere
with a Web connection.
It improves
communication across

8. Disadvantages
You do not know who you
are talking to online.
When there are too many
users, there might be a
‘traffic jam’ online.
The computer might be

9. Credits :
The World In My
Fingertips by Genevieve
Tang