INTERNET What is Internet? The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide. o It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks. The prevalent language for communication on the Internet is English with 30% of Web visitors. Follow: Chinese (14 %), Japanese (8%), Spanish (8%), German, French (5%). By continent, 36% of the world's Internet users are based in Asia, 29% in Europe, and 21% in North America. e-mail E-mail is based on a store-and-forward model in which e-mail computer server systems accept, forward, deliver and store messages on behalf of users, who only need to connect to the e-mail infrastructure, typically an e-mail server, with a networkenabled device (e.g., a personal computer) for the duration of message submission or retrieval. World Wide Web Another common use of the Internet (maybe the most important one) is the World Wide Web. The World Wide Web (commonly abbreviated as the "Web") is a system of interlinked, hypertext documents accessed via the Internet. Internet Addiction Advantages of the Internet use: Part of an everyday life Unlimited source of information Knowledge News “Staying in touch” with people: Remote access Relationship with physically separated people Advantages: Way of earning money: People working over the internet Internet programmers E-commerce Lower prices of products and services Disadvantages of the Internet excessive use : relationship problems sense of loneliness and isolation depression or general unhappiness necessity to show yourself in the best way turning into introverts neglecting family activities, social events, work, school. Internet excessive use Chat Internet addiction disorder (IAD) Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is excessive computer use that interferes with daily life. IAD was originally proposed as a disorder by Ivan Goldberg in 1995. He took pathological gambling as diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) as his model for the description of IAD. Types of IAD Shopping Cyber - Sex Symptoms of IAD constantly thinking and talking about Internet not being able to limit time online prefer online communication rather than real one, etc. Academic Problems: decline in study habits, significant drop in grades missed classes Consequences: Social isolation Family discord Divorce Job loss Sleep deprivation Dry eyes, etc. How to Prevent Internet Addiction FACE SET INTERNET TIME Use The Internet Everyday life!!! failure love family party hug friends work EXERCISES Answer the following questions: 1. 2. 3. What do you use the Internet for? What is the impact of the Internet on society and our lives ? What are the drawbacks of the Internet? 21 1. Find the words in the text which have the following meaning: 1. A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in order to share information: _________ network 2.The informal name for the conventional postal system, as opposed to electronic mail: __________ snail mail 3. Something that makes an action or a process easier (v.): _________ to facilitate 22 4. A sequence of characters that one must input to gain access to a file, application, or computer system: ___________ password 5. A set of interconnected WebPages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server: __________ website 6. A person who receives mail: ___________ recipient 23 Internet Homework Search the Internet and find synonyms for the following verbs: Achieve Access Dedicate Display Encompass Exchange Hold Indicate Launch Navigate Personalize Retrieve Surf Organize Provide Resource Share Transfer