Online services- are
facilities that users can
access over the internet
and which allow data
exchange and interaction.
There are nine types.
Real-time information- this service 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- This involves
business- buying, selling and
money services such as
banking. E.g,, online
auction and internet banking.
Advantages- lets user's
complete transactions without
physical money and globally.
Government- This
service involves public
services such as
government bodies,
like the DVLA and local
council. E.g,
online tax returns and
e-voting.
Advantage- save time and is more convientient
Communication-this
service is about moving
data between users.E.g, email and
instant messaging.
Advantages-
Instant response
from someone
who is remote
from you.
Education- This service involves
learning and training. E.g, online
learning for learners and online
training
Advantages- Allows you to do training
from the comfort from your own
computer and your own place.
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 trachers and
learniers to
communicate with
each other. 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 or to
save money. E.g, video
conferencing (skype)
Advantage-
Allows you to get
the best price on
purchases
Download services- This
involves files which can be
downloaded and saved onto
the user's computer. These
are LEGAL services. E.g,
music and film and software
downloads.
Advantage makes purchasing easier and more affordable-