Online services By Nicole Clack

What are online services Service provided via the internet. The are different types of online services eg. Real-Time information, Commerce, Communication, Entertainment, Business, Virtual learning Environment, Government, Download Services, Education.

Real Time information This is a service that provides information immediately. Travel Timetables, News services, Traffic repots, Flight status, Weather. This service is very good to plan things ahead like weather or wanting to know if there’s any traffic incidents.

Commerce This is a service that provides selling or buying, especially on a large scale. Internet banking, retail, online auction websites, publishing. This service is available to let you know you account balance etc and to buy clothes from the comfort of your own bed.

Communication This service provides you to sending or receiving information through telephones or computers. , Instant messaging, Newsgroups, Social Networking, Online conferencing, Blogs. This service is good to talk to people through the internet.

Entertainment This online service provides you with great enjoyment and amusement. YouTube, Multi-user games, Radio, Catch up TV, Instant Streaming. This service is good to watch films, listen to music and radio.

Business This a service that is commercial activity or a person’s regular occupation, profession or trade. Video conferencing, Collaborative working, Business Networks. This service is good if there needs to be a meeting and someone can’t be there, they could do it via webcam.

Virtual learning Environment A virtual learning environment, or learning platform, is an e- learning education system based on the web that models conventional in-person education by providing equivalent virtual access to classes, class content, tests, homework, grades, assessments, and other external resources. This service is good for business meetings through the internet, through video webcam or instant messaging.

Government This service is the act or process of governing, especially the control and administration of public policy in a political unit. Online tax returns, e-voting, Applications for Services, Grant, Revenue collection. This service is good for doing online tax returns and applications for services.

Download Services This service provides you to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device. Music, Film, Upgrades, Software. This service is for Downloading music and films sometimes for free.

Education This service is the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. Online Learning/ Training. This is good for people who are still at school or not, can revise fro tests for help.