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Title: Intranets


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Intranets Internet
  • Advantages Disadvantages

2
Learning Objectives
  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of
    using the Internet.
  • Describe the characteristics and uses of
    intranets and the Internet.

3
Intranets
  • A web site which is used internally within a
    company or organisation and not intended for
    access by people outside this.
  • An intranet's Web sites look and act just like
    any other Web sites, but the firewall surrounding
    an intranet fends off unauthorized access.
  • Like the Internet itself, intranets are used to
    share information.

4
Internet
  • The Internet is worldwide and intended to be
    accessed by anybody.
  • A global network connecting millions of
    computers.
  • More than 100 countries are linked into exchanges
    of data, news and opinions.

5
Advantages
  • Convenience
  • accessible at home, work, or through a wireless
    device
  • Easy to contact other people no matter where they
    are.
  • Access to other cultures
  • Access to a vast amount of information
  • Can be used Night or Day - it never stops
  • Can be used to learn (or teach)
  • Makes it possible to Telework
  • Possible to buy and sell things online

6
Advantages
  • Can present their work more neatly
  • Pupils can share ideas
  • Less waste of paper

7
Disadvantages
  • Must have a home computer
  • Transmission of viruses
  • Must have Internet / Modem
  • Must remember passwords / usernames
  • Pupils can copy off others

8
Disadvantages
  • Undesirable sites may be accessed
  • Have to pay for internet access
  • May receive unsolicited e-mails from undesirable
    characters
  • Health reasons
  • Demand on equipment
  • Can waste time exploring unreliable sites
  • Can get distracted playing games

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TASK B DOCUMENT PRODUCTION
  • Students -- ICT -- IGCSE Intranets Internet

10
Plenary
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of
    using the Internet?
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