Web Research: Internet Society

The Internet Society takes an active leadership role in issues related to the Internet. Visit the site at http://www.isoc.org.


a. Why was the Internet Society created?


"We are dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of people throughout the world.

Furthermore we…

• Provide leadership in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet.
• Are the organisational home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB).
• Act as a global clearinghouse for Internet information and education.
• Facilitate and coordinate Internet-related initiatives around the world."  -http://www.isoc.org/isoc/

b. Determine the local chapter closest to you. Visit its Web site. List the Web site URL and an activity or service that the chapter provides.

-The Colorado Chapter of the Internet Society (http://www.coisoc.org/)

-The Colorado Chapter (as well as most or all of the others I'm sure) provide many ways of providing information on what they are doing. Members and non-members alike can keep up to date through updates, emails, actual meetings, as well as on Twitter, Facebook, or Linkedin! This is a neat and handy way to stay updated and involved!

c. How can you join the Internet Society? What does it cost to join? Would you recommend that a beginning Web developer join the Internet Society? Why or why not?

"You can choose between two types of individual membership levels. You can become a…

• Global Member which is free, or a…
• Sustaining Member and pay an annual membership fee of $75

Both levels give you the opportunity to actively participate in Internet Society activities." -http://www.isoc.org/members/

All you need to do to join is fill out a membership form, choose your type of membership, and join right there on there sight!

For someone who's really getting into the Internet and Web Development, even a beginner, I would say yes! It sounds like it can be very beneficial! If you're not as serious, I would at least recommend something such as 'liking' them on facebook. The information you will receive can certainly benefit your learning experience! Come on! It's free! Why not!?