Video Sharing - Example: YouTube

• YouTube is a video sharing website that was founded in 1995 in California. It enables users to post videos where they can be accessed by anyone anywhere in the world. YouTube has fast become one of the world's most influential websites and one of the best educational tools for professionals. YouTube enables professionals to post their work, lectures or videos online for access by millions. It also enables professionals to access the latest developments in their field, update skills with tutorials and access lectures and presentations from other professionals around the world.
  
  

Slide Shows - Example: PowerPoint

• PowerPoint is a commercial presentation program that was developed and released by Microsoft. It is software that is easy to transport and use and has fast become a favorite tool for professionals to aid in presentations. Its power lies in its ease of use and the ability to utilize multimedia platforms such as videos, audios and animation.
  
  

Voice and Video Calls - Example: Skype

• Skype is a software application that enables professionals to make voice and video calls worldwide for free. Skype has revolutionized communication by its video function, its ease of use and its most essential element -- the fact that its usage is free. This has enabled professionals the world over to chat face to face with peers, students, patients, clients and the public with great ease and at no expense. Lectures and lessons can also be conducted on Skype.
  
  

Networking - Example: Facebook

• Facebook is another revolutionary Internet tool and like Skype enables professionals to communicate and share ideas very easily. Networks of professionals can be formed and ideas exchanged in public forums or privately. Although primarily used for personal use, Facebook also has business settings.