Communications+resources

Introduction
Initially using the Internet was a passive experience. Surfers would browse page-upon-page of information with no interaction.

By 2004/5, web 2.0 resources were being launched, and these changed the way in which the Internet was used. Instead of being a passive experience, web 2.0 allowed people to interact with the Internet. Some of the kinds of tools which became part of the web 2.0 movement are listed below.


 * Chat / Instant Messaging
 * Internet Telephony
 * Forums, Newsgroups and Bulletin Boards
 * Social Networking
 * Blogs
 * Wikis
 * Photo Sharing
 * Social Bookmarking

Assessment Task
Investigate three of the on-line communications methods from the above list. W rite a report about each of the three methods, explaining:
 * what it is
 * how it works
 * how it can be used
 * it's features and benefits
 * advantages/disadvantages
 * any other relevant information

Your report should run to approximately 500 words.