EDU 6606 Mary Stinyard 10 Blogging There are several different types of blogs on the internet The most common are personal blogs where people write short personal messages about their life experiences ID: 148422
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Top 10 Internet Uses
EDU 6606: Mary StinyardSlide2
#10: Blogging
There are several different types of blogs on the internet. The most common are personal blogs where people write short personal messages about their life experiences.
To start your free blog site visit go to www.blogger.comSlide3
#9: Shopping
You can purchase anything online usually at a discounted rate.
www.amazon.com
www.ebay.comSlide4
#8: Social Networking
Social Networking has connected our world and has shaped the way we communicate with friend, family, and coworkers.
Some of the most popular social networking sites are:
Facebook
:
www.facebook.com
Myspace
:
www.myspace.com
Blackplanet
:
www.blackplanet.com
Twitter:
www.twitter.comSlide5
#7: News Sources
The internet has provided the world with instant, on demand news, which have moved the world from relying on newspapers to online news.
Reputable sites include:
CNN news:
www.cnn.com
MSNBC: www.msnbc.com
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#6: Maps
Online maps have made getting lost a thing of the past. There are several websites which offer free online maps.
www.mapquest.com
maps.google.comSlide7
#5: Educational Games
The internet benefits teachers and students by offering fun and engaging learning games. Teachers use these website to assist with learning in the classroom and also to help visual learners have a better understanding of specific topics.
Some excellent educational websites include:
Starfall
:
www.starfall.com
Spelling City:
www.spellingcity.com
PBS Kids:
www.pbskids.comSlide8
#4: Travel
The internet has provided consumers with great online travel deals and packages
.
There are several sites that offer great travel deals:
www.cheaptickets.com
www.expedia.com
www.hotel.comSlide9
#3: Research
The Internet has provide endless possibilities in the area of research. It is important to retrieve your research from reliable sources.
Online Database are excellent resources for research. Troy University has several databases on the
library link.
http://uclibrary.troy.edu
/
Internet Public Library:
www.ipl.org
Children’s research:
www.kidsclick.org
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#2: Email
Email has enabled the world to communicate letters, photos, documents, and files instantly with a click of a button
You can obtain a free email account at:
www.yahoo.com
www.hotmail.com
www.gmail.comSlide11
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Google is number one on my top 10 Internet Uses because it’s the most convenient way to find anything in the world!
www.google.com