ONLINE RESOURCES

DEFINITION
• In general, Web pages and documents on the internet that provide useful
information. While an online resource is typically data and educational in
nature, any support software available online can also be considered a
resource.
ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE RESOURCES

It’s cheaper
It takes less time
It allows for self-paced learning
It’s modern
Learn from anywhere on the Globe Readily available learning materials
• Fast and easy sharing of resources
DISADVANTAGES OF ONLINE RESOURCES

Internet connection problems

Requires a good grasp of tech skills
Lacks the warmth of face to face interaction
Stressful for those with weak character
• Possibility of distractions
DIFFERENT TYPES OF ONLINE RESOURCES

• BLOG
A blog (short for weblog) is an online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse
chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first. It is a platform where a writer or even a group of
writers share their views on an individual subject.

• E-JOURNALS
An ‘e-journal’ or ‘electronic journal’ is a journal or magazine that is available online.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF ONLINE RESOURCES

WIKI
A wiki (sometimes spelled “Wiki”) is a server program that allows users to collaborate in forming the
content of a Web site.

WORLD WIDE WEB (WWW)

The World Wide Web (WWW) is a network of online content that is formatted in HTML and accessed via
HTTP. The term refers to all the interlinked HTML pages that can be accessed over the Internet.