Young people and the Internet Edward Wolton

Presentation at Sussex Online event, Brighton University, May 20 1998, by Edward Wolton, Managing Director, Cygnet Computer Solutions (International) Ltd What is the Internet? A vast collection of inter-networked computers spanning the globe The world's largest encyclopedia and library A medium for communication An opportunity Students & Other Young People Research Development Learning Teaching Entertainment Interaction Access to the job market Statistics Internet growth exponential - doubles every 3 to 6 months Approximately 11 million hosts today (computers hosting Internet sites) Internet users in the world in the hundreds of millions Age & Access Analysis  Age Male-Female Comparison Source: C.K. Uekawa, University Of Brighton - The Internet Questionnaire Conclusion The Internet holds vast opportunity for young people, whether it be to assist in their learning processes or give them access to the world's largest information source. It allows communication between people and isolated communities. The Internet will continue to grow into our lives and progress. © CYGNET COMPUTER SOLUTIONS 1998 Head Office: The Black Venn, Bromyard, HR7 4LU, U.K. Telephone: +44 (0) 973326189 Fax: +44 (0) 1885488772 E-mail: e.wolton@bcs.org.uk Legal Information Back to Sussex Online