The document provides an overview of the internet and social media. It discusses how the internet was developed in the 1960s and became freely accessible in the 1990s. It connects devices globally and enables applications like email, search engines, ecommerce, education, communication, and social media. Social media allows sharing of ideas and building online communities but excessive use can replace real social interaction and lead to addiction. India has a large number of internet users, with 40% of its population now online.
3. Introduction
• Internet is a virtual network that connects
various electronic devices through out the
world
• Word internet is combination of
interconnection and network
• Internet was developed in late 1960’s
• By 1990’s its free access was given to the
people
• Internet support various aspect in our life
Sir VINT CERF
(Father of internet)
4. Some important application of internet
• Electronic mail
• Search engines
• Financial transaction
• Social media
• Communication, video conference
• Educational platform
• Ecommerce activity(shopping, food)
5. social media
• Social media is computer-based technology that facilitates the sharing of
ideas, thoughts, and information through the building of
virtual networks and communities.
6. Merits of social media
• Social media is a virtual platform to
showcase your creativity, idea
• It is a way of communicating with people
• Keep in contact with your older friends
• Promoting your business
• Discussing various political agenda and
much more
7. Do we really need social media ?
• From sharing our life on social media to making it
as a life necessity it ruined our habits
• Social life is good but don’t get addicted to it
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12. o India is at 2nd position in the world
internet users
o Almost 40 % of Indian population have
access to internet