Jobs have been created to design, maintain, and to created better and more productive web products. Companies such as Shockwave and Real Networks provide ways for people to view more than just a regular web page. Shockwave uses a type of Java applet to provide interactive games. Real Networks provide a program that allows the streaming of video to be viewed over the internet. With the rise of the internet many educators have found ways to utilize its powers to educate students.
Educators can use the internet for many purposes.
The internet can be used as a resource tool for students to search and locate information on almost anything. Also, the internet can be used to link class rooms together from around the world. This new type of learning by linking class rooms together, is called distance learning. This can provide a way for the students to learn and interact with student from anywhere in the world. The Schoolhouse Networking Operations Center is a non-profit organization to helping school understand the importance of the internet, and try to provide information on cost effective ways for schools to get connected.