Educational Technology
INTERNET AND ITS APPLICATIONS The Internet is the largest set of computer networks that use the Internet Protocol. The invention and development of the Internet was the biggest discovery by mankind in the 20th century that led to a revolution. Today, the Internet is used by more than 50% of the world population, as its applications are found in nearly every fields of life, be it communication, knowledge, news, shopping, marketing, entertainment, education, etc. The fast and relatively low-cost access is one of the major benefits of Internet to people and students all over the world, as getting an Internet connection is easy. Communication and information are the two basic uses of the Internet. Information available on websites can be updated or modified at any time and for any number of times, which helps in learning and better understanding. The internet is used mainly for communication, to gather information, education, entertainment, current affairs, on