It is also rapidly becoming a new avenue for commercial ventures. You can shop for everything from clothes to cars on the Web. The trick is knowing how to find the type of information that you need. The best way to begin exploring the Web is to look at some subject oriented directories. The Education Library has compiled many resources related to education and child development.
Many Web browsers have preset pointers to general directories.
Or you might use a search engine that will search for keywords you type in, then display a list of Web pages found containing those terms. Most Web browsers come with a default home page that appears when you first start the application. Such pages offer several options to begin your exploration. But once you begin using the Web you will want to go directly to pages that interest you. All browsers have an option for opening new links.