Unit 1 LESSON 1 – ONLINE SERVICES

Online Services – What are they?

Every time you connect to the internet you are using an “online service”

E.g. Connecting via PC, Laptop, Mac, Tablets,

Online services we use?

Communication

Types:

Email

Newsgroups

Social networking

Conferencing

Blogs

Research? Different types – What examples do we use ?

What Benefits do they all provide?

Instant responses to someone who is remote from you, at no additional cost to your broadband fees.

Socialising.

Real-time Information

Timetables – Train, Bus, Airport

Sports updates

Weather Reports

Travel News

Benefits

Government

Tax returns, e-voting, Applications for grants/benefits

Examples : Driving license

Benefits?

Education

Online Learning

Online Training

Manufacturers’ online tutorials

Examples

Benefits

VLE

Example moodle … We have this!

Business(different types of organisations)

Business networks, collaborative working, video conferencing

Examples

Using a price comparison website is an example where you touch on business usage

Benefits

Entertainment

Multi-user games, radio and TV players, video streaming.

Examples

Playing a game online with people over the internet.

Benefits?

Enhances the gaming experience by allowing you to play against people you may not know.

Download Services

Music, Films, new software, software upgrades, games.

Examples

Downloading music from websites such as itunes and amazon.

Benefits