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ADVANTAGES OF INTERNET TO STUDENTS:

 ACCESSIBILITY
The internet is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which means it never closes.
Students can access the internet in any way they want as long as they have a computer and an
internet connection.
The internet's accessibility has made it easier for students to gain a better understanding of
their subject. For example, unlike a library, students do not have to wait for the library to open
or close. They have access to the information anytime they need it.

 INFORMATION
The information that the internet provides is a big advantage. A vast amount of knowledge
on a variety of topics is available at your fingertips. It is not limited to a single topic. This is
impossible to accomplish without the help of search engines.
Students, for example, profit from this ease of access to information when conducting data
study. Students nowadays rely significantly on the internet because they no longer have to
waste time traveling to the library or looking for books by a specific author.

 COMMUNICATION
Students irrespective of their nations, races, religions and cultures will be able to
communicate and express their opinions with other peer students. When compared to other
traditional methods of communication such as phone calls and letters, this method is more
convenient. Students can communicate using a variety of methods, including email, chat rooms,
messenger services, and videoconferencing.
Students, for example, can use forums to communicate with teachers and students from all
over the world about their subjects. Students who are hesitant to share their doubts can use
forums to do so while remaining anonymous.

 ENTERTAINMENT
Students can utilize the internet for enjoyment in addition to their schoolwork. Everything is
available on the internet, from videos to music to games. Online gaming has grown in popularity
in recent years, particularly among youngsters. For students who study for prolonged hours, this
internet entertainment is a great way to relieve stress which is a great advantage of the
internet.

 JOB OPPORTUNITIES
People no longer like to apply for employment by writing letters. People have been using the
internet to look for jobs since the digital era. Job opportunities are made available to students in
most parts of the world via the internet.
Students may be able to find new professional alternatives as a result of this. Students will
also be able to stay informed about the employment market in their field of study while they are
studying.

 ONLINE EDUCATION
Students can also benefit from the internet's ability to provide online education. Virtual
courses are offered by some colleges to students all over the world. This is especially useful for
students who are studying in a foreign nation but want to take part in the course. Working
students will find this even more handy because they will be able to complete the course
without disrupting their normal routine.

 COUNSELING AND EDUCATION ASSESSMENT


Students can now quickly find solutions to their concerns on the internet. They can readily
connect with experts in related fields from all over the world. It's gotten a lot easier to get
career advice and educational help. Students nowadays have the freedom to seek advice from
anyone with notes, audio, and video material.

 CONNECTIVITY AND GROUP STUDY


For educational purposes, group study is quite beneficial. Various studies on group learning
have shown that pupils learn 10 times more in groups than they do individually. It was formerly
difficult for students to gather for group study in the absence of the Internet. However, thanks
to the internet, many of study groups exist online where students can freely engage with one
another. For study and conversation, students can share study tools online and participate in
debates, discussions, and chit chat.
 INTERNET HAS MADE THE RESEARCH EASY
Education research has become much faster as a result of the Internet. Previously, research
was an extremely stressful and time-consuming procedure. It was all done by hand. To establish
their hypothesis, the researchers/students had to confine themselves to libraries to do study.

 ENRICHING VOCABULARY
For students, expanding their vocabulary is the most important aspect of their education.
Many online word games might assist a student in increasing his or her vocabulary. With the
help of the internet, kids may swiftly answer word games such as Spellbound, Scramble Words
Game, Wander Words, and Themed Crossword. It will sharpen the activities of the brain and
creativity of mind to discovering the new always.
DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET TO STUDENTS:

 ANTI-SOCIAL
Students communication abilities have deteriorated in recent years, owing to the
widespread use of the internet. Students are more engaged in computer communication than in
communicating with people in real life. Interacting with people online differs massively from real
life interaction. The amount of feelings and thoughts that is expressed in social interactions can
never be achieved by a computer.

 ADDICTION
For students, the internet may be immensely addictive. Students may waste too much
time on the internet, causing them to disregard their studies. On the internet, there are several
entertainment options that can easily divert a student's attention away from their schoolwork.
Students could, for example, play an online game prior to an examination where they should be
studying. This could seriously affect a student's academic performance.

 VULGARITY
Students may be exposed to many sorts of vulgarity, such as violence and pornography,
when using the internet. Adult content is widely accessible to children under the age of 18. Even
though pornographic websites aim to limit access to 18+ audiences in order to broadcast their
content, there is no reliable means to validate a user's age. Furthermore, some internet games
have a high level of violence that may be unsettling to children. As a result, kids, particularly
teenagers, may be exposed to such content, which may negatively impact their mental health.

 MISUSE
The internet can be used to foster laziness even for a student's education. Unlike a library,
where information can only be read, the internet allows users to copy information.

 RELIABILITY
Not all content on the internet comes from trustworthy sources. It's possible that the
information on the internet is false or exaggerated. Some content is made solely for the purpose
of deceiving visitors. As a result, teachers must assist pupils in locating reputable and
trustworthy material on the internet.

 HEALTH CONCERNS
Students must access the internet via a computer or a smartphone. Using smart devices for
an extended amount of time can lead to health issues such as neck discomfort, back pain, and
eye pain. The light emitted by smart devices, in particular, is known to induce a variety of eye
problems. Students who use smart devices for an extended period of time report eye concerns
such as blurred vision and difficulty focusing.

 CYBERBULLYING
One of the most common negative consequences of the internet on students is cyberbullying.
The majority of pupils use the internet to bully other students. Cyberbullying and cybercrime are
on the rise as people use the internet more.

 CULTURE CHANGE
As the internet expands the world for the students, with the help of the internet students
make connections and communicate with other people from around the world, and know from
other cultures and lifestyles. Due to the internet, most of the students follow other culture and
lifestyles. This is the reason why some students follow other culture and left behind their
culture.

 INTERNET CAUSING ANONYMITY


Anonymity is a result of extensive internet use. Students can use the internet to visit
websites, forums, communities, and chat rooms, among other things. In addition, many people
participate in forums, communities, and chat rooms. It permits wicked people to take advantage
of innocent students on numerous occasions, abusing and bullying them.

 PRIVACY ISSUES
Everyone has access to the internet, and everyone is free to use it. The majority of the
time, students' data and privacy are jeopardized. Hackers may use the internet to gain access to
students' computers and mobile phones, steal their personal information, and blackmail them.
As a result, personal photos and videos of many student especifically girls have gone popular on
social media platforms. Students commit suicide as a result of the issue.

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