4. What is Internet ?
The word ‘Internet’ is a combined form of two English words ‘Interconnection’
and ‘Network’.
“Interconnected Network”
The internet is the global
system of interconnected
computer networks that
use the Internet Protocol
Suite (TCP/IP) to link
devices worldwide.
Denoting a computer
network connecting two or
more smaller networks.
5. History of Internet
Internet was first born in late 1960s.
The internet has its root in the ARPANET system of the Advanced Research Project
Agency of U.S. Department of Defense which linked together mainframe computers to
form a communication networks.
ARPANET is known as the forefather of internet.
The general public gained access to internet on July 16, 1986 when the first Free-net came
on-line in Cleveland in the U.S.
With the development of the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1991, there was no stopping the
rapid expansion of the Internet.
6. Uses of Internet
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Career Development
Communication
Provides medium for people to
connect and interact with each
other.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Google+, Myspace etc.
Social Networking
Video chatting and texting
Interact with peers, experts and
other audiences
Online submission of the
assignments, projects, proposal,
thesis and file sharing
Video conference and meeting
Many students use the internet to
start planning their career.
Many websites exist to help a
student decide on college courses
that fit their expected careers.
Students can do online courses
related to their career.
They can find suitable job in the
online job portals such as
bdjobs.com, naukri.com etc.
7. Uses of Internet
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Videos
Publish Yourself
There are a number of books,
reference books, online help
centers, expert’s view and other
study oriented material on
internet.
Distance learning
Education
People want to publicize their
work so that it reaches
maximum number of people.
For example, amazon, lulu.com,
joomag.com etc.
Sharing ideas, views and messages
through videos
For example, YouTube, Facebook,
Viber, Imo, etc.
8. Uses of Internet
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Financial Transaction
Latest News
Gathering, analyzing and
sharing information.
The internet is the wealth of
information and one of the best
ways to find information fast
and efficiently.
Research
Have instant update on the
latest news and occurrence
from every corner of the world.
Information of sports, weather,
politics, economics etc.
Online banking/internet banking.
Payment of bills.
Online recharge and shopping
Fund transfer.
Deposit of money
9. Other Uses of Internet
Online Medical Help Advertising Booking or Reservation
10. Advantages of Internet
Mode of Communication
Information Exchange and Its Speed
Powerful Entertainment Tools
Powerful Search Engine and Video Conferencing
Online Banking and Education
11. Disadvantages of Internet
Less Human Interaction
Human Problems i.e. Eye Damage, Spine, Depression
Threat of Privacy Leakage, Virus, Frauds, Cyber Crime
Misleading Information
12. Research revealed that over utilization internet will lead
to internet addiction.
Conclusion
Research revealed that over utilization internet
will lead to internet addiction.
Internet should be used carefully otherwise it
can lead to crime and online harassment.
Overall, research suggest that specific and
targeted efforts may be needed to counter online
risks in order for youth to benefit from the many
opportunities offered by internet.