1. Top 10 Uses of the Internet By Sara Wooddell

2. #1- Information Internet is a valuable tool for gathering information and conducting research Popular search engines include Google, Bing, and Yahoo You can locate information on almost any topic just by searching for key words

3. #2- Social Networking We can stay in contact with friends and family with the click of a mouse Websites such as Facebook and MySpace are among the most popular These sites also help students to network with fellow students

4. #3- Communication We can send information electronically through email Popular email sources are Yahoo and Gmail Students can communicate with each other when working on group assignments

5. #4- Sending Files Users can attach files in nearly any format and transmit via the Internet For example, Microsoft Office documents prepared for courses can easily be sent as attachments

6. #5- News The Internet is an instant source for obtaining up to the minute news Websites such as CNN and Fox News have online news websites Students can use the online news to stay current on world events

7. #6- Entertainment Users can view video clips, watch movies, download music and books Popular websites include You Tube, Itunes and Amazon.com Ebooks can help students access books that are not locally available

8. #7- Online Banking Almost all creditors, banks and companies have online bill paying capability and online banking features Websites such as Trojan Web Express allow students to pay tuition and fees with the click of a mouse

9. #8- Online Employment Telecommuting is becoming increasingly popular and allows adults to work from home online Businesses such as Flowers.com, Convergys and others have representatives that work entirely online Many students choose to work from home while pursuing a college degree

10. #9- Purchasing/Selling You can buy and sell almost anything on the internet Ebay, Amazon.com and other sites allow you to buy and sell items, especially textbooks Additionally, companies use the web to sell their items

11. #10- Online Education Many adults have chosen online education to facilitate earning their degrees Online education gives adults freedom to learn from wherever they are, even in foreign countries

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