In Module one, I learned a lot about the internet, the history and how it works. I have always been curious as to how the internt began to work and what kept it a float. I found it interesting that the internet itself does in fact have different protocols they have to follow. I had a feeling that everything in this world has its own "language" and have a set of rules, but to think that the internet is being treated as some type of species is interesting on its own.

Their are a couple links that really helped me understand and realize how big the internet is.:
Internet usage around the world in 2016
In this link, not only is their a pie graph to show the usage, but below is a chart on these different areas usage and their populations. I tend to forget that everyone around the world has access to the internet, with being stuck in my busy life. It blows my mind how something we can not see, connects us all.
Owners of the internet and who is in charge.
When I personally think about something, whether it be a business or something like the internet, I always think everything has a specific owner. In this module and from this link, I learned that the internet does not have one owner, but is ran and owned by corporations and institutions.

As far as my participation goes, I believe that I put in the time and the effort in this course so far. I engaged in the private Facebook group and thoroughly searched what I was reading in order to understand what I was learning and reading.

Not only did I learn about the history, but I also learned new terminology. The terminology wasn't just new words, but the language of the internet.
1.) Collaboration: Two or more people/organizations working together.
2.) Commerce: A person or thing that is progressing/promising.
3.) TCI/IP: Internet protocol suite (1974)
4.) ATT Monopoly: Communication over the phone lines for domesticated data.