The Computer and the Internet 1 Internet

The Computer and the Internet 1

Internet Business Resources Workshop Internet Access World Wide Web Business Resources Pros & Cons of Cyber Counseling 2

FIVE OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNET WORKSHOP 4 The Internet and how it works 4 Your options on how to access the Internet and - the Internet lingo 4 Cyber vs e-mail counseling 4 A tour of the Chapter website 4 The Internet business resources 3

Exception s - are the Rule a. Computers - there are many configurations a. Computer Monitors - various screen sizes a. Modems - Various transmission speeds a. Internet Connection -two options now a. Internet Access - there are many providers a. Search Engines - many to choose from a. Help Services - differ in quality 4

Internet Protocol Addressing Domain Names User ID Top-Level Domain Name SCORE 116@Verizon. net Domain Name 5

Manasota Chapter #116 Website User ID Top-level Domain Name www. SCORE - suncoast. org Domain Name 6

Top-Level Domain Name Designations 7

Internet Access Options b Analog: Standard telephone line b ISDN: A very fast digital phone service b Cable: COMCAST - fiber optic cable - fast b Web TV: Cable access via television set 8

Analog: Standard telephone line a ADVANTAGES l l use existing phone line no installation fee inexpensive Modems low monthly fees a DISADVANTAGES l l l variable speeds disconnects busy line potential power surge potential dedicated line extra costs not static free 9

ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network a ADVANTAGES l l accuracy of data transmission speed efficiency three separate channels available a DISADVANTAGES l l more expensive than analog specially conditioned line special modem availability 10

Cable - Fiber optic a ADVANTEGES l l l high speed signal transmissions efficient reception no static interference no disconnects superior graphics clarity a DISADVANTEGES l l l cable access installation cost higher monthly fee 11

Web. TV a ADVANTEGES l l low cost equipment convenient Internet access simple to use clear visuals has printer connection a DISADVANTEGES l l l can not save files no storage memory can not play games telephone connection TV can not be viewed no dedicated line option 12

On-line Service Providers vs Internet Service Providers Consider a OSP as a Disneyland Ù America On-line, Compu. Serve, Prodigy l Consider a ISP as a Yosemite National Park Ü Verizon, Netcom, AT&T l 13

On-line Service Provider Ù OSP decide how you will view the Internet. Ù They choose the software you will use to access the Internet and the content you will view on the Internet. Ù OSP download the files they want you to view. Ù They do provide parental controls if you have children surfing the Internet. 14 Ù You are subjected to much advertising.

On-Line Service Providers a ADVANTEGES l l l easy to use can offer a World Wide Web Page provides consumer content a DISADVANTEGES l l slow lane - first you dial into the on-line provider’s system. OSP may not provide access to all parts of the Internet. 15

Internet Service Providers Ù The ISP does not decide how you will view the Internet. Ù They do not choose the content you will view on the Internet. Ù You are on your own to seek out what the Internet has to offer. Ù ISP gives you freedom to access everything on the Internet without advertising clutter. 16

Internet Service Providers a ADVANTEGES l l l faster than OSPs direct log on to Internet can offer a World Wide Web page non-restricted access multiple e-mail boxes a DISADVANTEGES l l you navigate yourself on the Internet content not closely censored 17

Cyber Chapter Cyber Counseling b Case situations not limited by geography b Personal counseling experiences are challenged b Counselor has total control of case count b Interface with other cyber counselors 18

Chapter e-mail counseling b Most clients have e -mail addresses b Supports one-on-one counseling effort b A great way to cocounsel b Convenient for the client and counselors b Conventional e-mail 19

Our Chapter website www. SCORE-suncoast. org and the Internet Business Resources 20

Internet Business Resources Workshop - Overview b Overview of the Internet structure b Review Internet terminology b Describe the Internet access options b Define the Internet Service Providers b Cyber vs e-mail Counseling b Computers and the Internet b Business resources on the Internet b A tour of Internet websites 21

That’s all folks! 22