1. Web Applications & Information by Songyi Ma

2. Web Application Defined An application that is accessed via web browser over a network such as the Internet.

3. Information - The communication or reception of knowledge - Knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction

4. Web Apps. Advantages - Platform independent - Location independent - Lightweight - Integration - Easy updates/upgrades - Convenient - It's the future - etc.

5. Limitations - Requires Web browser - Requires Internet connection - Limited features - Availability depends on server

6. Common Web Apps

7. Webmail - Send and receive mail without installations and setups - Straight to information

8. Blogs - Personal interest interacting with people. - Who has a blog?

9. Retail & Auctions - Get recommendations, compare and purchase Case:

10. Social Network

11. Youtube

12. More Examples Blackboard Flickr (upload & share photos) Discussion Boards Wikipedia

13. Search Engines

14. Interesting Ones - 280slides - MathWay - Animoto Any to share?