The document lists the top 10 internet uses which include blogging, shopping, social networking, news, maps, educational games, travel, research, email, and using Google search. It provides examples and websites for each use such as Facebook and Twitter for social networking, Amazon and eBay for shopping, and Google, Yahoo, and Hotmail for obtaining free email accounts.

1. Top 10 Internet UsesEDU 6606: Mary Stinyard

2. #10: BloggingThere 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.com

3. #9: ShoppingYou can purchase anything online usually at a discounted rate.www.amazon.comwww.ebay.com

4. #8: Social NetworkingSocial 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

5. Myspace: www.myspace.com

6. Blackplanet: www.blackplanet.com

7. Twitter: www.twitter.com#7: News SourcesThe 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

8. MSNBC: www.msnbc.com#6: MapsOnline maps have made getting lost a thing of the past. There are several websites which offer free online maps. www.mapquest.commaps.google.com

9. #5: Educational GamesThe 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.comSpelling City: www.spellingcity.comPBS Kids: www.pbskids.com

10. #4: TravelThe internet has provided consumers with great online travel deals and packages.There are several sites that offer great travel deals:www.cheaptickets.comwww.expedia.comwww.hotel.com

11. #3: ResearchThe 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.orgChildren’s research: www.kidsclick.org

12. #2: EmailEmail has enabled the world to communicate letters, photos, documents, and files instantly with a click of a buttonYou can obtain a free email account at:www.yahoo.comwww.hotmail.comwww.gmail.com

13. #1: GoogleGoogle 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