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1 Computer and the Internet
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The Computer and the Internet
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Internet Business Resources Workshop
Internet AccessWorld Wide Web Business ResourcesPros & Cons of Cyber Counseling
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FIVE OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNET WORKSHOP
The Internet and how it works Your options on how to access
the Internet and - the Internet lingo
Cyber vs e-mail counseling A tour of the Chapter website The Internet business resources
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Exception s - are the Rule Computers - there are many configurations Computer Monitors - various screen sizes Modems - Various transmission speeds Internet Connection -two options now Internet Access - there are many providers Search Engines - many to choose from Help Services - differ in quality
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Internet Protocol Addressing
Domain Names
User ID Top-Level Domain Name
Domain Name
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Manasota Chapter #116 Website
User IDUser ID Top-level Domain Top-level Domain NameName
www.SCORE - suncoast.orgwww.SCORE - suncoast.org
Domain NameDomain Name
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Top-Level Domain NameDesignations
" com " For commercial and for-profit.
" gov " U.S. Federal Government Agency
" edu " 4-year degree-granting institute
" org " Not-for-profit and non-profit org.
" net " Network infrastructuremachines and organizations
" mil " U.S. military agencies
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Internet Access Options
Analog: Standard telephone line
ISDN: A very fast digital phone service
Cable: COMCAST - fiber optic cable - fast
Web TV: Cable access via television set
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Analog: Standard telephone line ADVANTAGES
use existing phone line
no installation fee inexpensive Modems low monthly fees
DISADVANTAGES
variable speeds disconnects busy line potential power surge potential dedicated line extra
costs not static free
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ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network ADVANTAGES
accuracy of data transmission
speed efficiency three separate
channels available
DISADVANTAGES
more expensive than analog
specially conditioned line
special modem availability
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Cable - Fiber optic ADVANTEGES
high speed signal transmissions
efficient reception no static interference no disconnects superior graphics
clarity
DISADVANTEGES
cable access installation cost higher monthly
fee
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WebTV ADVANTEGES
low cost equipment convenient Internet
access simple to use cllear visuals has printer
connection
DISADVANTEGES
can not save files no storage memory can not play games telephone connection TV can not be viewed no dedicated line
option
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On-line Service Providers vs Internet Service Providers
Consider a OSP as a Disneyland America On-line, CompuServe, Prodigy
Consider a ISP as a Yosemite National Park
Verizon, Netcom, AT&T
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On-line Service Provider OSP decide how you will view the Internet. They choose the software you will use to
access the Internet and the content you will view on the Internet.
OSP download the files they want you to view.
They do provide parental controls if you have children surfing the Internet.
You are subjected to much advertising.
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On-Line Service Providers ADVANTEGES
easy to use can offer a World
Wide Web Page provides
consumer content
DISADVANTEGES
slow lane - first you dial into the on-line provider’s system.
OSP may not provide access to all parts of the Internet.
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Internet Service Providers The ISP does not decide how you will
view the Internet. They do not choose the the content you
will view on the Internet. You are on your own to seek out what the
Internet has to offer. ISP gives you freedom to access
everything on the Internet without advertising clutter.
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Internet Service Providers ADVANTEGES
faster than OSPs direct log on to
Internet can offer a World
Wide Web page non-restricted access multiple e-mail boxes
DISADVANTEGES
you navigate yourself on the Internet
content not closely censored
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Cyber Chapter Cyber Counseling
Case situations not Case situations not limited by geographylimited by geography
Personal counseling Personal counseling experiences are experiences are challengedchallenged
Counselor has total Counselor has total control of case countcontrol of case count
Interface with other Interface with other cyber counselorscyber counselors
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Chapter e-mail counseling Most clients have Most clients have
e-mail addresses e-mail addresses Supports one-on-one Supports one-on-one
counseling effortcounseling effort A great way to co-A great way to co-
counselcounsel Convenient for the Convenient for the
client and counselorsclient and counselors Conventional e-mailConventional e-mail
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Our Chapter website
www.SCORE-suncoast.org
and the Internet Business Resources
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Internet Business Resources Workshop - Overview Overview of the Internet structure Review Internet terminology Describe the Internet access options Define the Internet Service Providers Cyber vs e-mail Counseling Computers and the Internet Business resources on the Internet A tour of Internet websites
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That’s all folks!
