Web 2.0 - Final Blog

Well, this is my last blog for this term.  I have learned a great deal from this class and have tried to implement the new tools in my work, personal postings and with my friends.  It's been an interesting class because it relates to what we are doing right now, and not at some distant time in the future when we forget what we learned because so much time has passed.

At first, I wasn't sure what to do my final project on and had several possibilities but after viewing another classmate's posting, it gave me a different perspective on how to approach it and even have fun planning for my video debut!  I had some difficulty at first but my perseverance paid off and I was able to upload the video to YouTube and even create a custom thumbnail by capturing an image using Jing ... which is my new favorite tool!

I hope you enjoyed my instructional video on Fairy Gardens and create a little magic in your life!  FYI, Pinterest has some great information if you would like to learn more about fairy gardens. 

Wishing everyone well and congrats on your achievements (R & C), I'm right behind you for my BS!

Personal Learning Network -- Update

A Personal Learning Network is something very new to me.  It is a form of independent learning and is intended to provide the most benefits for participants by collaborating and sharing their knowledge in specific areas as well as learning from what others post, sort of  “give and take”.  Right now, I am still in the learning phase and trying to figure out how it can assist me in my professional, personal interests and in furthering my education.   

My starting point was to reactivate my various accounts in Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook, and Google+.  I searched these sites for individuals in my profession and personal life with whom I have common interests.  Some of these individuals are my friends and acquaintances while others are complete strangers and I found them through my connections following them.  

One of the reasons I never embraced “tweeting” was because it was not very well organized and since I don’t have a mobile device, I was missing “tweets” and other activity which left feeling like I was missing out.  Tweetdeck is a free download which allows you to customize your twitter account and provide more organization to twitter feeds.  The one feature which really assists me in viewing my recent activity is the ability to create lists.  I set up a “PLN” list so the activity and tweets for this category are all in one area in a dashboard appearance of my twitter account. I set up tiles on my Symbaloo for both my twitter and tweetdeck so I can view my twitter feeds in either the original twitter format or in the dashboard format. I also set up a list in my twitter to follow architectural posts for another course I am taking.   

A few examples of what I added to my PLN list are Googledocs which I hope to learn some tips on how to use it and I am interested in learning about googlecalendar to use it to track my families' activities. I also added Microsoft to learn shortcuts to MS Word because we will be converting to it exclusively as our word processing program soon.  I am also following a guy named Tom Whitby who seems interesting.  One of my connections was following Rob Mancabelli who is co–author of the book Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education so I began following him. 

While searching for information on Pinterest, I found a great deal of information about PLNs and began looking at what others had “pinned” about it.  Larry Ferlazzo posted information on how to design your PLN.  What caught my attention was the image he pinned about PLNs which provided icons for various tools available to design PLNs.  I downloaded Diigo which is a social bookmark and it seems similar to twitter in certain ways but different in other ways.  It is stored in the cloud so you can access it from anywhere and you can share your bookmarks with others even if they are not Diigo users. 
   
I have been accessing my LinkIn more often to keep in touch with a few of my friends from ESC and former co-workers who have moved onto other jobs.  My facebook account is primarily used to “stalk” my friends and family both near and far to keep up with the events in their lives.  Just this past weekend, I saw my cousin’s daughter dressed and ready to go to her senior prom in another state.  It's still amazes me at how  instantaneously we can be updated on anything we want to know at that moment in time.. 

My Google+ account was reactivated for this course and I was impressed at how much more it offers than my yahoo account which I’ve had since the time of “you’ve got mail”.  I am seriously considering using my gmail as my primary personal email and my yahoo as my secondary.  Good bye old friend!

I still have so much to learn and understand about Personal Learning Networks but I think I’ve found some excellent resources to help guide me along the way on adding to and maneuvering my Personal Learning Network.  

REFERENCES:

Image retrieved from:  https://www.viralheat.com/blog/2013/02/20/the-unique-benefits-of-social-platforms/ 

Rob Mancabelli's website:  http://www.mancabelli.com/

Understanding E-Business

How cool is to be able to go into your bank accounts with a password and transfer funds on-line from one account to another from wherever you have secure internet access and no more needless worry about getting to the bank before they close. Or, having the ability to do all your holiday shopping via Amazon or some other on-line store at 2:00 a.m., and your packages arrive at your doorstep two days later.  No more having to stand in long lines waiting for someone to assist you with your transactions or having another shopped grab a sought after item out of your hands. 

As more and more businesses move to this format which saves them considerable money in rent expense for a store space, utilities, employee salaries, etc., I embrace the flexibility to be able to do my shopping or conduct other transactions whenever I have the time.  One drawback which concerns me about e-businesses is what will this do to our personal interactions with other individuals in the future?

My place of employment recently conducted a survey on customer traffic in our office to see if we could keep our door closed on certain days or for specific times due to the light traffic we experienced so we could concentrate on other projects. 

While I see both the pros and cons of E-Business, I am troubled because I am a “people person”, and it seems that the type of contact I am accustomed to having with others may be significantly reduced and we may be facing this sooner rather than later.


References:

Image retrieved from:  http://web2tools.biz/2013/08/ebusiness-decision-tree/

Understanding Internet Technologies and Security

Networks – what are they?  Working in an office environment today, we’ve all heard the term “network” at some point. Basically there are three types.  The first is a LAN - Local Area Network which is a computer network supporting users in a small geographical area such as an office building and are configured in be either peer-to-peer structure or a client/server structure.  The second is a MAN - Metropolitan Area Network which connects clients and servers in a region such as multiple buildings across a city.  The third is a WAN - Wide Area Network which is a network covering a wide geographical area such as a business which has branch office in several countries.

There are both internal and external security threats to a network which need to be anticipated and planned for to protect network equipment and date.  Internal threats stem from failure of management to implement and enforce proper security policies such as continuing of operations plans in a disaster, security awareness and procedures enforced with staff and making backup copies of critical data including storage of backup off-site.  External threats include those originating outside the network and include unauthorized network access, computer viruses, natural disasters, etc. At my work, there are strict policies in place for all the above.

The statistics provided under Cyber Security were enough to make me want to update my antivirus software.  Last year, I was counted in those stats because my laptop was infected with 99 viruses and had to be totally wiped clean and reconfigured.  Unfortunately, everything I had saved on it was lost because I had not made backup copies of my data.  Lesson learned.

References:

Image retrieved from:  http://www.techjaws.com/internet-security-checklist/

Getting More Out of the Internet

It seems almost anything can be done through a internet portal from banking to shopping to tracking your personal goals for weight management to taking courses on-line or streaming a video.  Recently for me, the internet has been a valuable tool in assisting me while I am researching specific topics or simply trying to figure out what an unfamiliar term means and how to apply it by using an on-line dictionary.

We seem to have three distinct generations of computer users: {1}the ones with the opinion that they don’t need a computer because they have lived this long without it (my dad); {2} the generation who grew up with DOS, floppy disks, dot matrix printers and were among the first users of the internet but mainly because their jobs required it, and (3) the generation who were essentially born with some sort of PED in their hands.  The youngest generation amazes me in their ability to adapt so easily to the fast changing internet.  

I place myself in the second generation meaning I am savvy enough to search the internet for information, able to use various email software programs, download music, play games, visit social media sites, etc.  At times though it seems like I am five steps behind because of new and improved versions of “social” media websites pop up.  An example is the time I first learned about Instagram or Pinterest which was because my kids were raving about them. Needless to say I was clueless.  It’s like a whole other world residing in our computer monitor and if you don’t take the correct door, you’ll be left behind.

The internet is highly valued by many people and organizations in the daily activities and I believe it will continue to be the source we turn to in the future for managing all that affects our personal, social and business lives.  What will be the next best thing it can do to enhance our lives which it isn’t already doing ...dare I ask?

SoundCloud

This class is providing me with my first exposure to SoundCloud.  When I googled “what is SoundCloud”, the response was: “SoundCloud is one of the hottest services in web audio and yet it gets very little attention from the tech press.”  As I checked around the website I learned that this company was based in Berlin, Germany.  As I tried to get an idea of what to expect and I was surprised to learn about all that it offered including some podcasts about various topics which interested me such as "Business" and "Learning". 

My initial thoughts about SoundCloud was that it was only for music, however, as I was reviewing the different genres, I noticed what appeared to be “categories” of available podcasts such as audiobooks, business, learning, etc.  I listened to some of the posts to learn more about what was being uploaded, I “liked” a few of them and shared this one through Twitter: 3 Things I’d Tell My 20 Something Self by  inspirational speaker, Jonathan Fields.

Another thing that struck me and I found interesting was while there is no video playing, my mind was visualizing how the different sounds were being made.  I became aware of this while listening to a post by “Everything Sounds” under the Storytelling category:

This web audio provides individuals with the ability to share music or create their own audio on whatever topic they want to share with others including their personal connections in social media or complete strangers who happen to see your post.  The site is fairly easy to navigate and it provides detailed information to get you started at:  https://soundcloud.com/messages/89986218:system

References:

Retrieved from: https://soundcloud.com/soundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/soundcloud

Communicating Online

This chapter provided a great review for the various ways of communicating with others on-line and I learned new terminology such as “e-mail client” which is software installed on a computer which is used to send/receive/create contacts/manage e-mail messages, etc.  E-mail is probably one of the most popular form for all of us in communicating with others on-line. 

One feature I plan to look into is pertaining to organizing my email messages to determine if my work email has the functionality to automatically have messages from a certain individual go to a folder for that particular individual.  I have certain instances where this would be very helpful in managing my messages.

At work, we use LotusNotes and I have two personal email accounts, one being my gmail account and the  

other is my yahoo account. Our employer’s internal controls policy prohibits staff from accessing web-based e-mail such as yahoo.com from our work desktops or laptops.

One of my favorite features in my work email is called “stationery” which allows me to create templates for emails I routinely send out to various groups of individuals.  I create the group which includes individuals who should receive the email.  This assists me in that I don’t have to add them to each email every time and the likelihood that I forget someone is eliminated. Also, because the language is the same except for who the email pertains to, it is a huge timesaver for me in typing the same language over and over again.

Another feature covered in this chapter related to signature block.  A few years ago, our IT Department directed us to include a standard signature block for all employees for every email message we sent out.  A few weeks ago, we were instructed to add a link to a Customer Service Survey (Survey Monkey) so we could find out what our customers, both internal and external, thought about the service they were provided. 

References:

Images retrieved from:
http://d2qpgu1b5rkvmc.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/oneclient2.png 

http://www.onedayonejob.com/jobs/surveymonkey/

Access to the Cloud

I’ve heard the term “Google Docs” many times but never had the experience of working with it.  Google Docs is a file storage utility which provides users with the ability to create and store files in the cloud so they can access their files through their email account from wherever they are so people don't have to physically carry all of their documents with them.

After reviewing various videos on what Google Docs is, its functionality and how it would benefit me and my work, I wanted to dig in and create my first document.  I located a very easy to follow tutorial through AnsonAlex.com which is a “blog intended to facilitate the process of information sharing”.  The tutorial got straight to the point in training how to use the various tools available in Google Docs and I especially liked the fact that he did not belabor on unnecessary information.  Here is the video tutorial:

Initially, I plan to use Google Docs as the newly appointed chairperson for Civic & Conversation  in my garden club.  My new responsibilities include creating a schedule for fellow club members to sign up to plant and tend after gardens in a nearby park and plant container gardens for a local organization.

Also, there are many benefits to my workplace in utilizing the function of sharing and accessing documents which can only be accessed by logging into our network and searching for the documents located on a common drive. 

Another idea is to use the forms function to create surveys following various training sessions or to survey customers pertaining to their satisfaction with the service we've provided.

References:
   
Alex, A.  2014. Google Docs and Google Drive Tutorial 2014 [Video}. Retrieved from: http://ansonalex.com/

Google Docs Images:
Retrieved from: http://www.edudemic.com/50-little-known-ways-google-docs-can-help-in-education/

Linked in

Linked in is known as the "world’s largest professional network".  A few weeks ago, I reacquainted myself with Linked in and contacted some of my business associates and other individuals I’ve met through ESC.  As with any type of networking website, I tend to limit my personal information and accept connections only from people I know because I am concerned about my personal information being out on the web.

The platform created for Linked in can be an awesome tool for people interested in staying connected to many people for future referrals and to promote themselves for employment opportunities.  I used it recently to connect with a couple of people I'd lost touch with but after we reconnected, we took our conversations off-line.

At this point, I don’t anticipate using Linked to seek out employment opportunities, however, should it become necessary, I know of it’s capabilities.

References:

http://spidercatmarketing.com/2014/03/02/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-a-job-or-promote-your-business/

Mobile Devices in Business – full steam ahead

My personal experience with respect to this topic is that mobile devices are usually assigned by businesses to employees who conduct a substantial portion of their job while they are out of the office.  My employer has provided  members of the IT Department with mobile devices due to their work not allowing them to sit by their office phone all day.  Mobile devices allows others to contact them when they need assistance to resolve issues they've encountered with their work related electronic devices during work and non-work hours.

Advantages of mobile devices are increased productivity by allowing people the freedom to connect and communicate with other staff, customers and vendors whenever or wherever they happen to be. Increased functionality such as video conference has enhanced the use of mobile devices. Also, businesses save on expenses such as space and facilities because people don't need a traditional office to perform their job.  Some disadvantages of mobile devices continue to be poor internet connections, security issues, costs associated with providing or replacing employees devices.

Another advantage of mobile devices is its ability to market a business’ products and services increasing its exposure by advertising to potential customers as people tend to look at their mobile devices more frequently.  This particular topic was discussed in a blog which was aimed at businesses having responsive websites which are designed to allow any type of device to access a company’s website: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-long/why-your-business-needs-t_b_4267714.html 

According to the study Google conducted on smart phone useage at http://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/research-studies/creating-moments-that-matter.html, one of its findings was that a large percentage of consumers who search for a local business with their mobile device (Smart Phones) will either call or visit that business within a short period of time.  While I realize this was only one study, given the way people use their mobile devices today, surveys done by other companies would probably result in similar statistics.

Based on the information I read and what I've observed, it is apparent that the use of mobile devices in business is only going to increase as more and more businesses see the various benefits and utilize them. However, the idea of "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) kept appearing during my search so I wonder if this is going to be the next big shift of the employee versus the employer bearing the expense of the mobile devices.      

Reference:

Mobile Device Image retrieved from Richard Adhikari Technewsworld 8/22/2011:  http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mobile+devices&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=mobile+devices&sc=0-0&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=A1ABCAE6B42326B2AEB0F85FE1BD2EB74389D090&selectedIndex=1

A Year in Review

While researching "search engines" and "searching the web", I ran across the following article from Forbes reviewing the top posts, tweets and search terms of 2013 which is located at  http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevecooper/2013/12/31/learning-from-the-top-posts-tweets-and-search-terms-of-2013/.

This article was interesting because it provided a glimpse into how we use social media to share milestones or events in our personal lives, learn about current events and what is important to the masses based on our web habits. 

References:

Gil, P. (2013). The 10 Best Search Engines for 2014 - Search Tools for the Everyperson. Ask.com.

2013 Image:  Retrieved from:   http://lifeinthetropics.org/2013-a-year-of-evolution-2/

Searching the Web

At the onset of this chapter, I thought it would be a review of the knowledge I acquired through my computer usage over the years.  Instead, I learned about new tools available to search for various information on the internet which I didn't already know about. It was interesting to find out that different types of searches I used on daily basis, actually have terms associated with them. Examples of these are open-ended searches which seek information a broad scale, or targeted searches which include specific information.

While reading through the text, I enjoy taking a break from just reading to learning hands-on from the book companion website. This component makes the learning experience more interactive and I believe this enhances my learning process. Especially informative was the exercises which illustrated how to add or remove a search engine to a QuickPick Menu.  I believe the other specialized searches covered at the end of the chapter will assist me greatly going forward.

One of the searches I use constantly because it is a huge time saver and assists me in locating a specific word or group of words on a current page, is the "Find Bar", or "control+F".  Not only do I use it on web pages but I also use it in searching my email, word processing and other programs available at work.

According to two recent articles found on the web, there are ten top search engines.  Both articles listed the same search 10 search engines and are located at: http://10best4u.com/10-best-search-engines-on-web-to-make-your-searches-easy/ and http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/navigatingthenet/tp/top_10_search_engines_for_beginners.htm.

An additional source which reinforced the learning from our textbook, and provided some new advice for additional tools was a recent article posted in Macworld located at:  http://www.macworld.com/article/2049392/ten-essential-tips-for-searching-the-web.html.

References:

Admin. (2013). 10 Best Search Engines on the Web to Make your Searches Easy. 10 Best Tech Stuffs 4 U and Search Engines Image.

Gil, P. (2013). The 10 Best Search Engines of 2014-Search tools for Every Person. Ask.com.

Kissell, J. (2013). Ten Essential Tips for Searching the Web.  Macworld.

To Tweet or not to Tweet ...

As mentioned below, a few years ago I had a Twitter account but because I didn’t really know how to use it and I wondered why people would want everyone to know where they are at all times, I stopped using it.  My new Twitter account can be found at: https://twitter.com/cdemma8.   

One of the videos posted in our Moodles classroom, assisted me in setting up my Twitter account and taught me the difference between tweeting and direct messaging. It also helped me understand why someone would create a list and how to do so. The link for this video is located at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE0uhifkIfs

While setting up my Twitter account, I created three lists, which are as follows:  “Favorite Restaurants”, “Education” and “Buffalo Architecture”.  The favorite restaurants was my first attempt at creating a list. My idea for this one was so I could get "tweeted" when new specialty dishes were being offered or when events were scheduled at my favorite restaurants.

The Education list includes both school and work related topics I am interested in learning more about and  individuals from those two circles. The Buffalo Architecture list pertains to another course I am taking this term.  It is my hope to use it to group together on-line resources as I begin to gather information for my research paper and presentation at the end of the term.
    
I still don’t completely understand how to use “hashtags” but I’m sure that will come with time, or I’ll just have to ask my kids to teach me ...

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References:

Twitter Image retrieved from: http://beeliked.com/social-media-buzz/5-awesome-twitter-competition-ideas/

Personal Learning Network

Something New ...

Starting my Personal Learning Network is very intriguing.  Since I never heard this term, I turned to the internet in an attempt to grasp what this term meant and how I could apply it to my personal learning objectives and professional interests. 

A PLN is a form of independent learning and is intended to provide the most benefits by using it in a “give and take” fashion, meaning participants collaborate by sharing their knowledge in specific areas as well as learning from each other's posts.

In the past, I created accounts for Twitter, Linked In, Pinterest, etc., however, aside from seeing “hash-tag” posts on certain topics or individuals, I didn’t realize any other benefits from them.  I believe that is because I wasn’t viewing them to learn or make connections with others who share similar interests to me. 

Now, with my new appreciation for how these social media sites can assist me with my educational and professional goals, I have reactivated my accounts and started searching for individuals who are experts in my field of study.  I am also searching for a few blogs to subscribe to as they pertain to my career.  I plan to keep this simple at the onset so I don’t get overwhelmed with information overload.

The following links provided some additional insight of how to view a PLN and incorporate this idea into creating your own PLN:
http://www.slideshare.net/corinnew/empowering-students-through-learning-networks and
http://olecommunity.com/the-power-of-personal-learning-networks-wait-what-is-a-personal-learning-network/

Browsing the Web

As an internet “surfer” since its inception, I am familiar with many of the terms described in this chapter and thought it was an excellent review describing web sites, web pages, web servers, browsers, navigating recently viewed web pages, creating “favorite” subfolders, etc.  However, I have to admit that I encountered some terms I never heard before and this lead me to think that right now it is probable that new terms are being created to describe additional functions currently in the developmental stages.
   

While I perform certain functions described in this chapter on a daily basis, I did not realize there were actual terms associated with them. One example is “tabbed browsing” which is the term used when multiple web pages are open in a single browser window. While at work or at home, I usually have numerous web pages open at the same time to assist me in whatever tasks I am performing.          

This chapter taught me how to save a group of tabbed favorites in Internet Explorer and I plan to implement this knowledge immediately since I have numerous “favorite” subfolders which can be grouped according to how I use them with names such as “education”, “personal”, or “gardening”.  This will be a definite time saver because now my web pages will now have some organization instead of being a long list of web pages saved to my favorite folders.  Mozilla Firefox has a similar tool called “bookmarks”.
     
On any given day, my co-workers talk about breaking news stories on CNN and I wondered how they learned so quickly about what was happening elsewhere.  According to CCN RSS, they are subscribers to CNN's RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds and get breaking news delivered their desktops.  What really interested me about the RSS feeds feature was how I could use it with respect to the blogs we all created so I could receive notifications when we entered new posts.  After doing the exercise in our textbook to learn how to set up RSS feeds, I added feeds for all our blogs to learn firsthand how it works.
   
Other features available on the Internet which I plan to learn more about are: “web slices”, “accelerators”, “inprivate browsing” and “inprivate filtering”.  What was interesting to me about this chapter is how it made me really look at the web pages and tool bars to learn what the icons represent and the various built-in shortcuts available for our use which saves us time when browsing the internet.

It’s funny how you don’t always see what is there to be seen and for me, this was especially true with this topic.
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REFERENCES:
                   
CNN RSS. (2014).  Retrieved from: http://www.cnn.com/services/rss/            

Web Browsing Image.  Retrieved from: http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2012/12/safe-surfing-a-guide-to-getting-your-kids-started-on-the-web.html
        

Net Neutrality

Currently, there are no limitations imposed on what individuals’ access, upload or download via the Internet. Net Neutrality is the concept that Internet Service Providers (ISP) will NOT be able “to block, degrade or charge extra for legal content and applications that run on the Net” which provides individuals the freedom to roam about the web.

Through my research, I found numerous articles and opinions written based on the recent decision by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in the case of Verizon v. Federal Communications Commission (2014). According to an article by Brian Fung of the Washington Post, this decision essentially “struck down the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules, which prohibited Internet providers from blocking or prioritizing Web traffic”.

Based on my understanding of this decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not have any authority over the ISPs simply because of their current classification which was established by the FCC. Aside from appealing the recent Court decision, the FCC could reclassify ISPs as common-carrier services like the telephone companies, or change their rules as they pertain to these specific providers.

What could this mean to consumers if this decision is upheld?  Most likely, increased fees imposed by the content companies to absorb the additional fees they are charged to provide their content at faster speeds, or suffer the consequence of limited access to the content available on the Internet. This begs the question, how much could they charge and who would regulate those particular fees, if anyone? 

Based on the way individuals and corporations access the Internet as part of their daily routines, the regulations of Net Neutrality are a concern for all of us.                 

References:

Fung, Brian. (2014) Washington Post. Retrieved from: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/01/14/d-c-circuit-court-strikes-down-net-neutrality-rules/

Verizon/FCC Image:  Retrieved from:  http://www.howardforums.com/content.php/1583-Breaking-Down-Verizon-v-FCC

Wordle - Internet

Discoverying the Internet

The Internet is defined as a “global network of computers” 
which is used to communicate with other individuals as near as the next room or as far away as the other side of the world. The Internet provides users with the ability to share information and conduct all types of personal and business transactions ranging from buying products to paying bills and conducting bank transactions to e-filing Court documents from anywhere Internet access is available.

The Internet is defined as a “global network of computers” which is used to communicate with other individuals as near as the next room or as far away as the other side of the world.  The Internet provides users with the ability to share information and conduct all types of personal and business transactions ranging from buying products to paying bills and conducting bank transactions to e-filing Court documents from anywhere Internet access is available.  

Individuals and businesses access the Internet through various types of connections known as dial-up, digital subscriber line (DSL), asymmetric DSL (ADSL), cable, fixed wireless, satellite, microwave, Wi-Fi and mobile wireless.  The primary basis for the type of connection is picked by an individual is the transmission speed of uploading and downloading data and/or how much they can afford to pay for this service. 

The first computer network known as ARPANET was launched in 1966 by its developers at the Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Projects Agency.  The proposal was to use “packet switches” to transmit data between computers to replace the current method of sending data in a continuous stream over a dedicated circuit.  To accomplish the proposed idea, the data was separated into packets by the transmitting computer then transmitted in packets over the cables and reassembled on the receiving computer.   

In addition, the Internet was founded on the following three other concepts: Military Network by the Rand Corp. in America; the Commercial Network by National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in England, and the Scientific Network by Cyclades in France.  Initially, computers were connected using the Network Control Protocol (NCP) which was then replaced by the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) which verified the transmission of a file transfer.  The Internet Protocol (IP) “addressed” and sent the file packets was utilized.  In 1990, TCP/IP became the standard to be used by all computers because it guaranteed compatibility between networks and merged them, thereby, creating the Internet. 

Browser Symbols

The World Wide Web, which is more commonly referred to as “”the Web” is a subset of the Internet that supports Web pages”.  Users access the Web through web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari to view web pages.  People surf the web through links created on one web page which allow quick access to another website which is thought to be a related idea and may be of interest the targeted user.  

References:

 

Internet Image:  Retrieved from: http://www.specialeyes.co.nz/category/internet-marketing/ 

Browser Image.  Retrieved from: http://blog.hostbaby.com/2010/01/own-a-website-use-more-than-one-browser/