Internet is today one of the most important part of our daily life.

There are large numbers of

things that can be done using the internet and so it is very important. You can say that with the
progress in the internet we are progressing in every sphere of life as it not only makes our tasks
easier but also saves a lot of time. Today internet is used for different purposes depending upon
the requirement. Here in this very article we have mentioned then ten best uses of the internet.
Here goes the list.
1. Communication

At the moment the

easiest thing that can be done using the internet is that we can communicate with the people
living far away from us with extreme ease. Earlier the communication used to be a daunting task
but all that chanced once internet came into the life of the common people. Now people can not
only chat but can also do the video conferencing. It has become extremely easy to contact the
loved ones who are in some other part of the world. Communication is the most important gift
that the internet has given to the common man. Email, social networking sites are some of the
prime example of it. This is one such gift of the internet which is cherished by everyone and has
made our life easier to much extent.
2. Research

Now the point that

has been placed next is research. In order to do research you need to go through hundreds of
books as well as the references and that was one of the most difficult jobs to do earlier. Since the
internet came into life, everything is available just a click away. You just have to search for the
concerned topic and you will get hundreds of references that may be beneficial for your research.
And since internet is here to make your research public, you can then benefit a large amount of
people from the research work that you have done. Research is one such thing which has got lots
of benefit from this evolution of internet. Research process has now got wings and has gained the
most due to the internet.
3. Education

The next point

that we have in this list is education. Yes you read it right. Education is one of the best things that
the internet can provide. There are a number of books, reference books, online help centres,
experts views and other study oriented material on the internet that can make the learning
process very easier as well as a fun learning experience. There are lots and lots of websites which

are related to different topic. You can visit them and can gain endless amount of knowledge that
you wish to have. With the use of internet for education, you are non-longer dependent on some
other person to come and teach you. There are various number of tutorials available over the
internet using which you can learn so many thing very easily. There cant be any excellent use of
the internet other than education as it is the key to achieve everything in life.
4. Financial Transaction

The next use

mentioned here is financial transaction. Financial transaction is the term which is used when
there is exchange of money. With the use of internet in the financial transaction, your work has
become a lot easier. Now you dont need to stand in the queue at the branch of your particular
bank rather you can just log in on to the bank website with the credential that has been provided
to you by the bank and then can do any transaction related to finance at your will. With the
ability to do the financial transaction easily over the internet you can purchase or sell items so
easily. Financial transaction can be considered as one of the best uses of resource in the right
direction.
5. Real Time Updates

Real time updates

have been placed at the number fifth position here. This has been mentioned here in regards to
the news and other happenings that may be on-going in different parts of the world but with the
use of internet we come to know about it very easily and without any difficulty. There are various
websites on the internet which provides you with the real time updates in every field be it in
business, sports, finance, politics, entertainment and others. Many a time the decisions are taken
on the real time updates that are happening in various parts of the world and this is where
internet is very essential and helpful.

6. Leisure

Leisure is the option that we have next in the list. Yes you heard it right. Right from watching your
favourite videos to listening songs, watching movies, playing games, chatting with the loved ones
has been possible due to internet. Internet has progressed with so much pace that today whenever
you get time, you just move on to the internet and so such activities which helps you to relax. Leisure
is one of the most important uses of internet and that has surely one thing that attracts people
towards it. Internet is home of some of the excellent resources using which you can freshen up your
mood in minutes.

7. Online Booking

Do you remember the time when the only way to book the railway tickets or bus tickets or plane
tickets was to visit their centres at the designated location? That time has completely changed and
today everything is available at the mouse click. This has been possible only because of the internet.
Not only the online booking process is easier as well as less tedious but is also reliable. There is no
need to visit the booking counters to book tickets or to contact the agents that might ask for more
money in order to process your request. You can do all these things sitting at home, using internet.
This is the reason it has been placed at the number seventh place in this list. The booking process
has simplified because of the internet and this is the best use of the resources that you have.

8. Job Search

Job search is one such thing which required updates from every corner as well the patience from the
person searching for it. Using internet, this has become an easier task. Job search has been placed
at the number eighth place. There are endless amount of websites on the internet that provided with
the news about the vacancy in various companies. You just need to get yourself registered at these
website and they will do the rest. They will not only send you the email mentioning job vacancy
according to your choice but will also help you to select the best out of them. Job search is easier
now, all thanks to internet else it was a nightmare earlier.

9. Blogging

There are many people who are very much interested in writing blogs and for them internet is the
best place. They can not only write blogs as per their wish but can also publicize their work so that
their work reaches to most of the people and they get appreciated. There is huge number of
websites over the internet which allows you to write blogs. You just need to get yourself registered
as per their procedure and then start writing. And if your blogs are really good and so many people
visit your blog then there is chance that you might get elected to write blogs for big organisations.
Blogging has reached to all new level with the help of internet and is one such use which is
beneficial to everyone.

10. Shopping

Yes you read it correctly. This very list starts with the point mentioned as shopping at the tenth
place. Shopping has now become one of the most pleasing things to do using the internet.
Whenever you find time, just visit the concerned websites and order the items that you need from
there. Those items will be delivered to you in best possible time. There is huge number of options
available for a common people to buy or to sell any particular item using the internet. Using internet
now it is possible to buy products from all over the world.

1. Assortment of Information

Lots of information of different kinds is kept on the web server on the Net. This means that millions
web sites include various data in the shape of images and text. On every subject of the planet
information can be easily collected by you.
For this function, special sites, called search engines can be found on the Internet to search data of
each and every subject of the planet.

2. Online Medical Guidance

Several web sites will also be on the Web to obtain details about various conditions. You are able to
consult with a cell of on-line physicians to obtain guidance about any medical problem. In addition,
lots of material can also be on the Web for research in medical industry.

3. Looking for Jobs

You are able to search various kinds of jobs throughout their vacant vacancies are advertised by the
world, Most of the organizations/departments around the world, on the web.
The search engines will also be employed to search the jobs on the web. You are able to make an
application for the necessary work through the Web.

4. Communication
You are able to keep in touch with other through Internet all over the world. You could speak by
seeing to 1 another; only youre speaking with your pals in your drawing room.
For this function, various services are supplied on the Internet such as; speaking, video
conferencing, Email and Internet telephone an such like.

5. Information
The Web enables students to see the most recent news on a particular topic theyre learning. If
theyre learning American politics they may do an information search and discover what is
happening on the planet of politics at that very time.
It will help them link what theyre understanding how to real life. Additionally, it may keep them
thinking about a topic.

6. Online Training

The facility is provided by the internet to obtain an online training. Several web sites of different
colleges offer lessons and classes on different subjects or subjects. You may also obtain these
classes or lessons in your personal computer.
You are able to hear these classes repeatedly and obtain a large amount of understanding. Its very
simple and cheap method to get training.

7. Encyclopedia
Occasionally, encyclopedia mightnt constantly be accessible to individuals and so they might have
trouble with in getting the use of the actual guides within the selection.
If thats the case, the encyclopedia of various topics on the Web could be useful.

8. Online Railway and Airplane Schedules

Today, railway and several Airline businesses offer their timing of trains and routes respectively on
the web.

9. Online Results
Today, all of the training boards and colleges present result on the web. Their results can be
watched by the students from any kind of nation or world.

10. Advertisement
Today, products are advertised by most of the commercial organizations through Internet. Its
effective and inexpensive method for the marketing of goods.
The services and products could be given lovely and attractive method to the people round the
world.

EDUCATIONAL USES of the INTERNET in the WORLD

The Internet can be used as a supplement to traditional instructional methods. To
complement a lecture, instructors may ask students to find specified Web sites to gain more
in-depth knowledge about a particular topic. An instructor may also ask students to search
the Internet for information on services offered in a particular location. In preparation for a
class topic such as diversity, students may be asked to search the Internet to learn about
different ethnic groups or populations at risk.

The Internet may also be used to replace the traditional classroom lecture. A number of
courses are being developed in which portions of the course or the entire courseware offered
via the Internet. The instructor may place course notes on Web pages, may create a video
recording of a live lecture for viewing on the Internet, or use combinations of these ideas.
Forsyth (1998) discussed several methods of preparing courses for the Internet including
facilitating the use of video clips on Web pages as well as the use of forms and other
graphics on Web pages.

A final area for instructor awareness is student fear and/or lack of knowledge about
computers and the Internet. Primary and secondary students have increasing access to
computers in elementary schools and high schools, but this does not mean that all college
students are entering postsecondary education with a competence or comfort level with
computers that supports their use of the Internet as a learning tool. Returning students may
have had very little access to computer technology during their life experiences. Traditionalage students may have had poor computer instruction or may have slipped through the
primary and secondary educational system without learning about computers and the
Internet. Instructors need to take into account the varying skill levels and comfort levels of
students when designing Internet material for courses (Forsyth, 1998).

According to Chickering and Gamson (1991), good practice in undergraduate education (1)
encourages student-faculty contact, (2) encourages cooperation among students (3)
encourages active learning, (4) gives prompt feedback, (5) emphasises time on task, (6)
communicates high expectations, (7) respects diverse talent and ways of learning.

Although these principles may be addressed without technology, the Internet offers a rich
and efficient scaffolding for educators to address them (Rither & Lemke, 2000, 101).

Wilson and Hord (2000, 35) determined that the new millennium would see a dramatic
increase in the numbers of Internet-assisted and Internet-based courses offered by colleges,
universities, and corporations in a wide variety of disciplines.

Although the origins of the Internet stretch back several decades, it is only in the last few
years that it has really come to fore. The net is essentially just a massive communications
system that can link any computer, any where in the World, to any other. Recently,
electronic communication, particularly email, has served to speed up interaction and this,
together with the other facilities offered by the Internet, seen set to revolutionize distance
education. The major Internet technologies available today are the following: webpages,
streaming audio and video, forms, java and activex, virtual reality, chatrooms, whiteboards
and collaborative surfing, audio/video conferencing, computer mediated communication
(CMC) (Davenport & Erarslan, 1998; 410-427).

The tendency in the World about distance education is to pass from single-mode that doesn't
allow student- instructor interaction to the multi-mode that has important interaction
elements. One way video conference and television programs are generally supported by

telephone or fax in order to establish two way communication between student and the
instructor.

The point that is reached in the subject of distance education is the interactive education
that is served through WWW or videoconference through Internet. Distance, or 'virtual',
education which uses the possibilities of hyper media and hyper text gives the opportunity
of reaching more students worldwide. The video conferencing through Internet may be
much cheaper than the educational television programs.

The use of audio to distribute content over the Internet is another viable alternative
audioconferencing is pedagogically learner centered because it provides all learners with the
opportunity to be active participants is an older technology that involves the broadcasting of
video in real time simultaneously to many recipients (Wilson & Hord, 2000, 39-41).

The challenges of CMC have also been well documented and include: (a) technical frustration
due to the total reliance on technology and outside support systems; (b) increased time-ontask due to the slowness of the medium and the higher volume of messages, which also
contributes to feelings of information overload; (c) frequency of miscommunication due to
the loss of visual cues; and (d) disjointed flow of communication because of the
asynchronous time frame (Berge, 1995; Hiltz, 1994; Wiesenberg & Hutton, 1996)

From the extensive analysis of the literature on designing CMC instruction, Berge (1995)
concluded that students and teachers need to dramatically change the roles each plays in
the learning-teaching process when moving from a face-to-face to a virtual classroom. Berge
offered an instructional framework that categorizes teaching in a virtual classroom as a
moderating function that had four essential components. They were the following;(a)
pedagogical (didactic and guidance oriented, this role shapes on-line discussions to focus on
critical concepts); (b) social (supportive and consultative, this role creates a friendly,
inclusive and collaborative learning environment); (c) managerial (administrative and
organizational, this role sets the agenda, learning objectives, procedural rules and norms);
and (d) technical (technically skilled troubleshooter, this role makes the technology invisible
to the users).

Grant and France (2000, 21) proposed a model for virtual classrooms, which is specifically
geared toward developing (Caribbean) countries. They declared that advances in the
development of the Internet infrastructure could be used within developing countries to
enhance the delivery of high quality education to their citizens.

Bell (2000) designed Knowledge Integration Environment (KIE) debate projects to take
advantage of Internet resources and promote student understanding of science. Design
decisions were guided by the Scaffolded Knowledge Integration instructional framework. He
reported on design studies that tested and elaborated on instructional framework and
examined how students used evidence, determined when they add further ideas and claims
and measure progress in understanding light propagation .

Tsai ,Lin., and Yuan (2000) described an attempt of using a www-based concept map testing
system, which was developed to assess high school students' concepts in physics. A total of
ninety Taiwanese eleventh graders were tested through the on-line system and they, then,
completed a questionnaire. The responses of the questionnaire revealed that the speed of
information transferring, supported by the system was not quick enough. However, students
did not think on-line test would cause some problems of cheating. More than a half of the
subjects showed willingness of using the system in the future.

In a study entitled The digital divide: Hispanic College students views on educational uses
of the Internet (Slate, Manuel, & Brinson, 2002) concern has been expressed recently
regarding the presence of a digital divide between majority and minority groups. Surveyed
were 226 Hispanic college freshmen enrolled at a doctoral intensive institution in the
Southwest regarding their attitudes toward educational uses of the Internet and their uses
of technology. Statistically significant differences were found between males and females in
their attitudes toward and uses of the Internet and computer technology. Differences were
also revealed between students whose primary language spoken at home was English and
students whose primary language spoken at home was Spanish in their attitudes toward and
uses of the Internet and computer technology. Interestingly, no differences were present
between first-generation and non-first-generation college students. Implications of their
findings and relationships to existing literature are provided.

Simon (2001) described a series of classes wherein technology usage was taken to its
ultimate degree: as a replacement for, rather than a supplement to, a traditional textbook.
First, he discussed the development and implementation of the technologies and datas were
presented by student opinions of their effectiveness: What advantages and disadvantages
the technology offered compared to more traditional media? He addressed the shortcomings
of the technology along with practical suggestions for reducing these obstacles.

The US public school system has long been perceived as a major avenue to increase equality
among diverse groups of students; however, the introduction of technology into schools has
created an ever-expanding chasm of inequity (Postman, 1999). Gladieux and Swail (1999)
contended that the introduction of technology into schools, unfortunately, has created a
group of technologically disadvantaged students-students who do not have access to
computers at home, and only encounter computers in their schools. Selwyn (1999) reported
that 983 college freshmen and sophomores who had computers at home asserted more
favourable attitudes toward using computers in their schoolwork than college students who
did not have computers at home.

Sherman and et al. (2000) investigated the Internet gender gap among college students by
comparing the usage patterns and attitudes of three cohort of students in 1997, 1998 and
1999. Attitudes toward the technology also differed between men and women and these
differences also did not change over time. The longitudinal data showed similar patterns. In
general theirs, investigation suggests that differences continue to exist between collage
men and women in how they experience Internet technology and assessments that the
Internet will soon be gender neutral are perhaps premature.

Selwyn, Marriott and Marriotts (2000) study entitled Net Gains or Net Pains? Business
Students Use of the Internet taked an empirial perspective in students use of the Internet,
via focus group interviews with 77 students in two UK universities, and explored the factors
underlying their use (and non-use) of the Internet in university. Four crucial themes were
identified, namely; (1) the ways in which students were introduced to using the Internet, (2)
operational problems encountered when using the Internet as an information resource, (3)
treatment of information retrieved from the Internet, (4) the social element of learning in
on-line environments. These factors were examined in detail and discussed in relation to the
future presentation and organization of students Internet use in university settings.

Throughout the interview data it was noticeable that many of the students did not feel
altogether at ease with using the Internet as an educational tool. Searching for information
on the Internet was seen by many students as something that they have little, or no, control
over. In the case of many undergraduates the Internet was seen as relevant and of real
utility to their degree work. In the case of using the Internet as an information resource it
was seen by many as simply too unwidely, unreliable and untrustworthy to be extensively
used.

Selwyn, Marriott and Marriott(2000) suggested that universities must be clear as to why
they are encouraging students to use the Internet and most importantly, ensure that these
rationales are conveyed to both students and staff. They suggested that students should
have a clear and valid rationale for using the Internet, not simply because they feel obliged
to do so. They determined that for the Internet to be successfully used in higher education
its significance as an effective learning tool must be highly visible, whilst simultaneously
its role as a mediating technology supporting visibility of the subject matter must be highly
invisible.

Communicate Effectively: Students must have a range of skills to express themselves not only through
paper and pencil, but also audio, video, animation, design software as well as a host of new environments
(e-mail, Web sites, message boards, blogs, streaming media, etc.).
Analyze and Interpret Data: Students must have the ability to crunch, compare, and choose among the
glut of data now available Web-based and other electronic formats.
Understand Computational Modeling: Students must posses an understanding of the power, limitations,
and underlying assumptions of various data representation systems, such as computational models and
simulations, which are increasingly driving a wide-range of disciplines.
Manage and Prioritize Tasks: Students must be able to mange the multi-tasking, selection, and prioritizing
across technology applications that allow them to move fluidly among teams, assignments and
communities of practice.

Engage in Problem Solving: Students must have an understanding of how to apply what they know and
can do to new situations.
Ensure Security and Safety: Students must know and use strategies to acknowledge, identify, and
negotiate 21st century risks.

There is so much that students can do with the Internet. Not only can they
communicate with international students, they can gain from others' knowledge and
experiences, participate in chatrooms, share ideas and solutions and learn about the
many diverse cultures out there.
While the Internet does a lot for students, there are also benefits for parents and
teachers. The interactive learning that the Internet provides can help students and
parents with little or no English skills to learn English. Parents can become more
involved in their children's education by connecting the school with homes, libraries
or other access ports.
Teachers can adjust to the different learning styles and
in the classroom. They can also set their own pace of
teaching. Individual teaching techniques can become
more available, which has been proven to be a factor in
student achievement.
Teachers have the chance to be able to teach at more
than one place simultaneously. They may be in a small
town but through the Internet, they can be linked to
students in more populated areas.
Also, the Internet enables administrators and teachers to spend less time on
administration and recordkeeping. This would also give them more time to spend with
their students

Role of internet in today's life

Internet means connections between the nodes over the networks. its done through the
WWW( world wide web) and protocol which use in the address bar of the Browsers. internet
is a very important part in our life. Internet can be use in the computer, phone or any other
suitable device. In the today's generation it provide a very useful way to connect to the
people via social networking sites like facebook , twitter, yahoo etc.

Internet uses in e-marketing it widely use in internet marketing with the uses of some
websites like eBay.com. internet give a advance feature of purchase something over the
internet with use of the online Shopping. online shopping a feature of internet where user
can buy product with of the credit card or any useful way to transaction over the internet.

Today's generation very dependent on the internet because its

provide the knowledge to get something also use in the study. there are lots of website
which give the knowledge about your particular topics. these the way to find something
about almost anything with the use of some search engine or websites.

Internet has a wide role in the e-commerce. e-commerce means electronic commerce. ecommerce has the process of like customer to customer, business to customer and
business to customer. e-commerce is a process of buy product over the use of internet. so
that's way its also provide a very important feature in today's world.

Banking world also growth with use of internet. internet provide the way of transaction over

the network. e-Banking is a great feature of the Banking sector. A user easily make
transaction in his account form anywhere using the any computer which has connected via
a internet. ATM also have the connection of the internet. Users easily buy or sell something
over the internet with the use of their E-Banking.
suppose you want to buy the any product and want to give money of the product with the
use of the e-banking here almost every website have a feature of the online transaction. so
you can easily choose your option and give the payment. the e-banking have a secure
payment gateway. in this payment gateway user name and pin number or password are
vary sensitive and not to disclose any body. user name password validity date of your
password and a number which is mention on your card, use these information and make
your payment. there are lots of way to give payment on the E-Banking.

Internet provide the feature of Advertising to any product or company. this advertising are
give the way to make popular the product to the people. many companies give their
advertise on the lots of websites. these advertise are show on the social networking sites,
media sites, job portal sites.

Blog, also a feature of the give information about the particular product, things, method,
lifestyle etc. there are lots of famous blogs. these blogs updated according to time. in the
blogs you can comment of your thinking about the particular things. Google search engine
provide a way to find out almost anything like website, images, videos, songs or etc. the
most famous search engine is Google.com

Our Today's life are very easy to use internet because it provide the useful feature to make
a easy life. There is lots of advantage of the internet. Internet use in the banking sector,
corporate sector etc. In almost any field internet play his role very smoothly. internet are
widely use by the young generation because they can communicate with friends via social
networking sites.
In the social networking sites a user can chat with his friend and also give the updates
share photos, videos etc. So, these are some example of the Role of internet in today's life