Jeffrey

Explain the functions and importance of the following web based applications and properly cite the references that you use in writing your explanation.(3 marks each) 1. Wikis This is a wiki. this kind of sites are he sites that enables to create collaborative websites for informative purposes. Any people can add on to the wiki creating links. best example is Wikipedia.

2. Blogs Blogs are the type of websites usually maintained for a private purpose of regular entries of comments, summary of events, diaries, and other posts like pictures or videos.

3. Video Conference Video Conference is a type of telecommunication technology which allows the people in different locations to cooperate through two way video and audio transmissions at the same time.

4. Feeds (RSS) RSS formats which stands for Really Simple Syndications, are used to publish regularly updated works like blog entry, news, music, and video—in a standardized format.  5. Podcasts: A podcast is a sequence of digital media files that are available regularly and often downloaded through web syndication like computer or a mobile devices. They usually have RSS capability.

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