Firstly, it has allowed people to access information very easily. In the past, people could only learn about current events from newspapers that were sold where they lived, or by watching the news that was shown on their televisions. The internet has changed this. Now people are able to be much more informed about world events. As well, people are able to learn about topics that they are interested in much more easily. For example free online encyclopedias make it possible to get information on almost any subject. In addition students can easily find relevant resources, such as academic articles, for their studies. Consequently, they are able to write better essays. Therefore, I think that it is clear that the internet makes people more informed about the world around them.