Why would you want to get connected?
There are so many things you can do and take part in once you are connected to the internet. You can use a range of services to communicate and share information and things quickly and inexpensively with tens of millions of people, both young and old and from diverse cultures around the world. For example:
- You'll be able to keep in touch and send things to colleagues and friends using email, internet telephone, keyboard chat and video conferencing.
- You can also tap into thousands of databases, libraries and newsgroups around the world to gather information on any topics of interest for work or recreation. The information can be in the form of text, pictures or even video material.
- This means you can stay up to date with news, sports, weather and current affairs around the world with information updated daily, hourly or instantly.
- You can also locate and download computer software and other products that are available through the Internet
- You can listen to sounds and music, and watch digital movies,
- There are also a growing number of interactive multimedia games and educational tools.
And as well as using the Internet for receiving things you will be able to publish information about your school, business, community group, or your hobbies and interests.