The Future of the Internet

1. The Future of the Internet M4 Computing

2. The Future of the Internet Let’s take a look at how we think the internet will develop in the future. What do you think will be different about the internet in a few years time?

3. More Availability The Internet is already available on our PCs, laptops, games consoles, PDAs (Personal Data Assistants) and mobile phones. Computer scientists have developed new uses for the internet, for example: Internet TV Internet in Cars Internet Fridges Virtual Reality

4. Internet Television In the future will we need both television and internet? It is likely that TV and internet will be combined together. Why should we have to wait until 6 o’clock to watch our favourite TV show? Go to a TV website, click on the show, and enjoy your TV program whenever you have time.

6. The viewer can respond and reply to the “TV”. For example, you can immediately vote for your favourite singer on The Star. No more waiting for phone results.

9. Can receive up to the minute traffic news, directions, as well as local information.

10. Feeling tired and need a hotel? Log on to the internet and locate the nearest one.

12. Games like World of Warcraft and The Sims have already created online virtual communities.

14. Task Today We have learnt about some new and future possible Internet technologies today. Now it is your turn – you may work in groups of 3. Use your imagination, try and think of other ways the Internet will change our lives, and the lives of future generations. Create a presentation for next week.

15. Task Today The title of your presentation should be: The Future of The Internet Use the Internet for ideas and images, but please do not just cut and paste work from the net. Try to create about 7-10 slides.