Online Services- are
facilities that users can
access over the internet
and which allow data
exchange and interaction.
There are four types:
Communication- Is
about moving data
between user's. e.g.
email or instant
messaging.
Advantage-
Instant response
from someone
who is remote
from you.
Real- time
information- Is
used to get up to
date information.
e.g. train timetables
and travel reports.
Advantage- provides
up to date
information when
picking people up
from the airport.
Commerce- Involves
business - buying,
selling and money
services such as
banking. e.g. online
auction and internet
banking.
Advantage- Allows
user's to carry out
transactions
without the need to
use physical money
and globally
Government- Involves
public services, such
as government bodies,
like the DVLA and
local council. e.g. online
tax returns and
e-voting.
Advantage-
saves time and
is more
convenient.
Education-
Involves learning
and training. e.g.
online learning for
learners and online
training
Advantage- Allows you
to do training from the
comfort of your own
computer and at your
own pace.
Entertainment-Involves
using the internet for
leisure and fun. e.g.
online gaming and
catch up TV.
Advantage-
Enhances the
gaming experience
by allowing you to
play against people
you may not know.
Virtual learning
environment (VLE)- Is
a virtual classroom
that allows teachers
and learners to
communicate with
eachother, e.g. moodle
and blackboard
Advantage- Cost
effective for the school/
college and allows the
school/ college to track
the submission of
learners' work
Business- Involves
businesses using
websites to make
their business more
efficient e.g. video
conferencing (Skype)
Advantage-
Allows you to
get the best
price on
purchases
Download services-
Involves files which
can be downloaded
and saved onto the
user's computer,
(LEGAL services) e.g.
music and film and
software downloads.
Advantage-
makes
purchasing easier
and more
affordable
Disadvantages- You
need to have wifi,
the worry of hackers
and the saftey