TOP 10 USES OF THE INTERNET Presented by

TOP 10 USES OF THE INTERNET Presented by: Ralph James ADE 6606 XTIA

Overview Since the advent of the internet society has made forward progress in the way we process and receive information. As technology advances, the internet’s use has become more invaluable. It has become an instrument of knowledge, connectivity and entertainment. Its Top 10 Uses include:

Academic Research No more late night hours at the library searching for research articles. Try sites like: � � www. questia. com academic. lexisnexis. com/online -services/academic Information is only a click away.

Test Preparation Looking to get into college, graduate school or law school. You need X score. These sites might help you get there: � www. 4 tests. com � www. free-test- online. com

Virtual Classroom Blackboard is no longer green and requires chalk. It is a virtual classroom. It is a system that connects students with instruction.

Resource Development Are you a teacher? Do you need lesson plans? Looking for classroom activities? These sites were made for you: � � � www. sitesforteachers. com/index 2. h tml www. teacherplanet. com/calendar/0 5 -S www. educationworld. com

Social Marketing Social Marketing is the wave of the future. It is a way to stay connected to friends and meet new people. These sites have made it en vogue: � www. myspace. com � www. facebook. com � www. linkedin. com � www. blackplanet. com

Personal Contact Are you still sending personal greetings via snail mail? If so, you are probably the only one? Come of age; get an e -mail account. These sites offer free accounts: � www. gmail. com � mail. yahoo. com � webmail. aol. com

Online Media Want to stay informed? Get up to the minute news by visiting these sites: � www. cnn. com � www. nytimes. com � www. washingtonpost. com � www. usatoday. com

Video Conferencing Want to have meetings with people in distant places on short notice? Want to cut back on time and money spent on travel? Try these video conferencing resources: � www. Go. To. Meeting. com � www. Fuze. Meeting. Central. com

Online Business Become your own boss. Start your own small business. Try www. entrepreneur. com

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