External Trends

Internet users develop expectations about how websites should work and what they should do. To meet these needs and expectations, BCIT must pay attention to overall internet developments.

Trends influencing BCIT's web strategy

The web as an operating system:

The web now hosts millions of similar online application tools that allow people to perform tasks anywhere, and users have developed expectations about how online applications should function.

User experience focus:

To stand out from competitors, websites are focusing on giving users fast, happy, and useful experiences.

Personal publishing and online collaboration:

With sharing sites like myspace, Blogger, and YouTube, users are developing online identities, and expect to be able to communicate with each other online and interact with websites.

Constant change:

There are new ideas, and opportunities to make the web experience better, everyday.