Reflection Questions:
As far back as I can remember, I first started to learn how to use the computer in middle school, or at least learn how to use the keyboard properly.
The internet is standard. Everyone should know how to use it really and most figure it out on their own.
Facebook was just recent of this year. I still have trouble figuring things out with that, which is silly. I do not have a MySpace account, of which I am proud of. I have been invited by one person to Twitter, but have not accepted.
Utilizing online information is advantageous when you have school work to do, such as essays. Its a great communicator, a plethora of information at your fingertips, although not all properly sited. For instance, wikipedia.com.
There is so much space for the individual inside of the online 'community'.
You can limit disadvantages by properly researching the source of the information, and watching where you click. If it says free, its not. If you want legitimate information--a credible source--always go with the .edu or .org sites instead of .com. You can maximize its advantages by posting your work and receiving thousands of critiques. Its a publishing tool, an advertising unit. Also, you can use it to double and triple reference any source, or to find alternative documentation to back up the information you've already acquired.
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I love facebook! Okay I had to get that out because it really is an obsession for me.
ReplyDeleteI made the same observation about wikipedia in my own post. I love the sight because its a quick and easy way to find info when I am curious on a topic but I would never use it for school work.