Talking to friends on skype.
using social networking
applications like facebook or google+ to exchange information
instant responses to someone who is remote from you, at
no additional cost to your broadband fees
real time information
time tables,news,sports update,weather reports,travel news
checking an airport website for estimated arrival times of flights
provides up to date infomation when picking people up from airport. companies
can use real time information about customers reactions to an advertisement to
improve the effectiveness of the advert
commerce
banking,auctions,online sales and purcheses,publishing
selling something through a service such as ebay or amazon
allows users to carry out transactions
seamlessly(without the need to use physical
money) and globally
government
tax returns,e-voting,applications for grants or benefits
applying for your first provisional driving licence
saves time and is more convenient -saves you a vusit to the post
office and means can take your time filling in the form and can
easily amend any errors
Using the Microsoft ® training package for Windows
® 7 Allows you to do training from the comfort of
your own computer
Virtual learning
environment (VLe)
VLEs such
as Moodle
Your school or college may use a VLE
for you to access lecture notes and
assignments, and for you to submit
assignment work
Cost effective for the school/college and allows the
school/college to track the submission of learners’ work.
Business
(different types
of organisations)
Business networks,
collaborative
working, video
conferencing
Using a price comparison
website is an example
where you touch on
business usage
Allows you to get the best price
on purchases
entertainment
Multi-user games,
radio and TV
players, video
streaming
Playing a game with
other people over the
internet
Enhances the gaming
experience by allowing you to
play against people you may
not know.
download
services
music,films,new
softwear,games
downloading music from a service such as
itunes or amazon
Makes purchasing easier and
more affordable.
The uses and
benefi ts of
different types of
online services is
an important
topic. Make sure
you read Table 1.1
carefully and
include it in your
revision.