1. Unit 1 LESSON 1 – ONLINE SERVICES

2. 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,

3. Online services we use?

4. Communication  Types:  Email  Newsgroups  Social networking  Conferencing  Blogs Research? Different types – What examples do we use ?

5. What Benefits do they all provide? Instant responses to someone who is remote from you, at no additional cost to your broadband fees. Socialising.

6. Real-time Information  Timetables – Train, Bus, Airport  Sports updates  Weather Reports  Travel News

7. Benefits

8. Government  Tax returns, e-voting, Applications for grants/benefits  Examples :  Driving license Benefits?

9. Education  Online Learning  Online Training  Manufacturers’ online tutorials Examples Benefits

10. VLE  Example moodle … We have this!

11. 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

12. 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.

13. Download Services  Music, Films, new software, software upgrades, games.  Examples  Downloading music from websites such as itunes and amazon.  Benefits