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Here are some useful internet services. Some of which are available as both a website and mobile application.

  • Google – The most popular internet search tool. You will find Google as both a website (www.Google.com) and a mobile app. It will be easier to use the mobile app on your phone.
  • Google Maps/ GPS – With GoogleMaps, you can look up locations, get directions (walking, driving, and public transport), and explore neighborhoods.
  • Internet of Good Things: https://www.internetofgoodthings.org – This is a great website for anyone just getting started with the internet.
  • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com – This social media service allows you to get to get fast news updates, and follow topics/individuals that interest you. You can use Twitter as a website, but the app is recommended for mobile use.
  • Wikipedia: https://www.wikipedia.org – Wikipedia is the world’s biggest encyclopedia, written by regular people all of the world and available in over 300 languages. You can use Wikipedia to learn more about anything from soccer players to historical events to animals and scientific theories. It’s great resource for education whether it be for school or personal learning. 
  • YouTube – The most popular online video service, YouTube, allows you to watch videos or even make your own and share them for others to watch online.

Try It: Try Googling your name and see what comes up.

What to expect: You may see multiple links to sources that include your name. You might also find other people with your name. Of course, there’s also the chance that nothing with your name will come up at all.

QUIZ: Can I Navigate the Internet?