Internet Communication Impact in Education

Although I have already created a blog similar to this one, I wanted to blog futher reguarding the Internet and its impact on communication, in particular in a school setting. There have been many technological advances made in the communication sector via the internet. Other than e-mail, on-line chats, message boards, and tools of this nature, student now have real time social networking sited such as facebook, twitter, and LinkIn allowing them to stay connected. Use of such tools has allowed the modern student to keep in touch with class mates, and teachers using more than one of these tools. Many student will rely on text messages, or online chats for those whom they need to reach. Others will use sites such as facebook or twitter to locate a particular person and become connected with that person should they need to contact them. This has made communication in the school setting much easier and obtainable for all. It has given students the ability to reach out to classmates and teachers at anytime and from anywhere. It is apparent that use of such tools are beneficial and has revolutionalized the education sector of the internet.

Week 4: Fishing is a Dying Sport

As a fisherman by hobby, I have spoken with many others who agree that the sport of fishing whether salt or fresh water has become a thing of the past. Although many will agree with this statement, it is hard to pin-point why exactly many people are no longer enjoying this great outdoors sport. Other than the obvious fact that people are falling victim to modern society, what other contributing factors are driving this sport underground? In my opinion, kids and children are ofter the deciding factor as to whether past times such as fishing will live on. Today, many children would rather play video games or engage in long hours in front of the television set than get outdoors and cast a line. Being a young adult myself, I lived through the beginning of this change as modern society and technological advances forced away outdoor activities such as fishing, baseball, and camping. Most youths were coaxed in the direction of gaming, Internet, and television. Kid were putting away the bat and glove or fishing pole to engage in the virtual world of sports from the comfort of there bedroom and sofas. Luckily, I only saw the beginning of this revolution, and in addition had family and friends who enjoyed the outdoors as much as I did, thus not allowing me to fall into the trap of Sega, and Nintendo-64. Looking back as a young man, I am thankful that I was able to hold onto my love for the outdoors, in particular fishing. Today I take any chance I get to go to a local pond or stream and fish. However, I see less and less young kids doing the same, and they are the ones who must get out there and keep this sport alive! I would encourage all parents, older siblings, and communities to help open their kids eyes to whats behond the controler and keyboard in hopes that this will spark intrest in outdoor activities such as fishing.

Week 4: How the Internet is Changing the Education Industry

It is clear that the discovery of the Internet has changed the education industry, and in many ways has revolutionized education as a whole. Today I would like to focus on how having the Internet has allowed for many students to take on-line classes and even obtain college degrees and certificate programs using on-line colleges. As most of us know, a majority of classes are now available on-line. The same material we learn from attending an actual in person class is now available via the Internet. More and more colleges and Universities are incorporating on-line class options for students. These classes not only equate to the same amount of credits but are often times similar in price to a standard in person type class. Having online classes makes creating a schedule much more flexible in terms of how each individual chooses to spend their time. Many college students today also have part and full time jobs, internships, extra curricular activities, and sports, as well as a combination of these out of class activities. This can make creating a class schedule very challenging and often times impossible. On-line courses also benefit those who may have a family or a full time job or those who are might be returning to school later in life. Whatever the reason, many of us are simply too busy to have the time to devote to attending an actual class. Having the Internet has made classroom education easily accessible from the comfort of our homes, thus revolutionizing how education is incorporated into our daily lives.

Resources:

1.http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/online-education/2009/04/02/online-education-offers-access-and-affordability.html

2. http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-online-learning.htm

Week 3: Why I Believe Everyone Should Go To The Gym

One thing I enjoy to do on an every day basis is exercise. I try to live a healthy life style by attending the gym at least 5 days a week as well as monitoring what I eat from day to day. I firmly believe that going to the gym and exersizing will not only improve longevity but it also increase confidence. Having a work out regiment also ads structure to your dayly routine while allowing for time to reflect on personal endevours. Each day, going the gym will become easier and easier as it becomes like second nature. Before you know it, exerizing will seem more like part of your routine rather than an added chore. In addition, I firmly believe that feeling good, becoming healthy, and changing your body will increase overall confidence. With increased confidence, every aspect of life will also improve. I am living proof that the leading a healthy lifestyl can make you feel better about just about every other facet of life. In conclusion, I hope people will take something from this blog and at least try to live a healthier life style. While I know the gym is not for everyone, I do know that adding some sort of exersize into your everyday routine will help improve your life and your confidence.

Week 3: How the Internet is Changing the Education Industry

This week I chose to discuss how the Internet has changed student and teacher communication. It is without a doubt that student and teachers today have even more communication between one another than ever before. While many students still rely on face to face meetings and telephone, the Internet has allowed for even more communication options. Some examples that the Internet has made possible include real time chats, basic e-mail communication, and web page based question and answer sessions. All these features allow for alternate options to traditional communication methods as well as a more efficient way of getting answers to questions that are more urgent. I personally have benefited from having the ability to communicate with my professors using chat features and e-mail. It is not always easy to meet with a professor during office hours because of schedule conflicts, thus having the Internet has revolutionized communication in the way in which it allows for other methods of communication without time and scheduling barriers.

Resources:

1.)http://www.everythingdsl.com/featured-articles/student-and-teacher-communication

2.)http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/tiol.html

Week 2: 2010 Winter Olympics Tragedy

Today I chose to research and write about the tragedy that occurred in this years winter Olympic games. For those of you who don't already know, a 21 year old Georgian Luger crashed his luge into a pole at 90 mph during a practice run prior to the actual event. This was Nodar Kumaritashvili first time competing in the Olympics and although he was prepared and ready, the track proved to be too fast according to many professionals. It is reported that Nodars death was a result of his own error however many people including his family are now wondering weather the track was too fast for the racers in this years games. Safety measures have been made, and the area of the track where Nodar crashed has been altered to make it safer for the other racers. In my opinion, this is a classic example of too little, too late. I feel that the track should have been looked over prior to the practice runs in order to ensure its safety.

Week 2: How The Internet is Changing The Education Industry

The Internet has clearly revolutionized the education industry in many ways. This week I will focus on how research in general has been made easier and more accessible for students and teachers alike. The Internet has made all sources of research readily available at the click of a mouse. Articles, news, resources, data, and more can be searched and explained in detail to those who wish to learn more about any topic imaginable. Prior to the Internet, those who wished to research certain topics would have to go to a library and research information using books and encyclopedias. Today, most people own a computer or have access to one at a public library where they can use search engines to find loads of valuable information to further educate them. Having an abundance of information accessible from the comfort of your own home or at a library computer has renationalized how the education industry operates.

References:

1.) http://www.forevergeek.com/2009/01/5_ways_the_internet_changed_education/

2.) http://www.helium.com/knowledge/8730-internet-and-its-effects-on-education

iPad's are mad cool

I think that the Apple iPad will most definitely revolutionize the education industry. According to researchers and specialists, the iPad will have the capabilities of a computer and an ipod alike. The hybrid design incorporates all facets of today’s iPod touch as well as those of the apple notebook. Having the ability to download music as well as full texts will enable students to have electronic text books downloaded and stored on their personal iPad. More so, the iPad will be easily transportable, boasting a lightweight streamline design. This will eliminate the need of carrying heavy books around to and from classes while hopefully saving schools and students money. The downloadable electronic texts are projected to be significantly less expensive than paper copies. Inevitably, this will revolutionize the education industry because it will make text books readily available at the touch of a screen and at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, creators hope this will spark and interest in reading as a whole. Not only to I believe this will be the case, but I also think that the iPad will encourage students to engage more closely in terms of research and school work.
Resources
• http://www.betanews.com/article/Free-project-management-beta-community-launches-for-iPhone-and-iPad-developers-and-users/1265233552
• http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-20000018-248.html?tag=mncol;mlt_related

My Island Oasis

This image depicts the perfect vacation in my eyes. As you can see, I like warm, quiet, relaxing places to unwind. I hope to some day make enough money that I can retire to an island oasis like this one, or even buy my own!

Links That Inetrest Me

The links below interest me because these are the sites I frequently visit. The first link is my favorite blog, the second is a site I find funny, and the third is a site I use day to day at work to market the apartments I intend to rent.

www.barstoolsports.com

www.textsfromlastnight.com

www.craigslist.com

Links to Other Sites

Bellow I have included a link that I found interesting. Please enjoy!

Click here to go to my neighbors blog.

I have learned how to create hyperlinks at the site annunziato.org

Course Expectations Etc.

I expect to learn several things from this course in reguards to the internet while obtaining three credits and hopefully recieving a GPA boosting grade. Currently, I am an frequent reader of www.BarStoolSports.com which is a blog some might describe as trashy, unprofessional, and inmature. Nonetheless, BarStoolSports is easy reading that has many topics relevant to my lifestyle and intrests, it also helps to pass the time during a slow day in the office or in a boring class. Many topics intrest me including sports, anything related to the outdoors, movies, music, and current events. In terms of current experience with the internet, I guess you could say it has been limited to school research, social networking, and other general "surfing" to pass the time.

Drew's Life

Hello, my name is Andrew Boujoulian, however my friends and family call me Drew. I am a full time student here at UML pursuing my Bachelors degree in Business with a concentration in Management. I will be graduating in May 2010 and have plans to secure an entry level position with a reputable company in the area. Currently, I work part time for the Boston Land Company as a leasing consultant. My responsibilities at work include all leasing duties as well as being the main point of contact for current residents. Outside of work and school, my interests include weight lifting, fishing, skiing, camping, as well as watching and playing all sports.