network

network

1. shopping

   • rapid access
   • round the clock availability
   • no need to leave the house

2. communication

   • socialising with other people around the world
   • over use of social networking sites
   • rapid spread of news

3. work

   • teleworking
     • working at home
   • research for projects online
   • location
   • office/home networks
     • allow users to share resources and have a wide range of resources

4. creativity

   • crowd sourcing
     • people are collecting news and contributing content to website
   • context generator
     • youtube
     • wikipedia
     • udraw

5. digital divide

   • not able to get information, goods and services.
     • this is widening of the gap between the groups of people with and without internet access