TOP 10 INTERNET USES Bambi Burns EDU 6606
TOP 10 INTERNET USES Bambi Burns EDU 6606 Term 1 2010
NEWS Students are able to access news and current events essentially as they occur.
BILL PAY AND FINANCES Consumers are able to manage their finances through their banks’ websites. These sites are also useful for obtaining financial information for students.
SOCIAL NETWORKING These sites provide a forum to share information with others. Students may discuss course related topics. Teachers may set up their own sites to reach their students en mass.
CAREER PLACEMENT As students near graduation, they may consider a new job. These sites provide articles related to job searches as well as detailed listings of available jobs.
RESEARCH The Internet is a valuable resource for students performing research. There are many sites which provide accurate data for various subjects. Research may be as broad or narrow as the student desires.
EMAIL Email is an efficient tool for communication between teachers and students as well as students with friends, family, and colleagues.
DISTANCE EDUCATION Students may take classes from the comfort of their home. Those in the military make continue their education while abroad or in the US. Classes offer some flexibility to the student.
SEARCH ENGINES . With the use of the various search engines which are available, almost any requested information may be found.
HOMEWORK HELP There are many sites which are available to help students with assignments. Most sites are categorized by subject and grade level.
LESSON PLANS Sites are available for educators to develop and search for suggested lesson plans.
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