A social networking service is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social relations among people, who, for example, share interests and/or activities and people with similar or somewhat similar interests, backgrounds and/or activities make their own communities.
The example of social networking
Facebook
Twitter
Myspace
netlog
Tagged
and many more.
Why people are too addicted to the social networking ? Is it bring the benefits to you ?
The answer is YES !
What is the benefits of Social Networking ?
Social networking is the easiest way to stay in touch with old friends, friends who don't live close to you or even just roommates.
Some social networking sites constantly update news information. This enlightens readers and social networking profile owners.
Having a social networking profile allows users to make and maintain business connections.
Making friends with similar interests and "likes"
However, if you are misused the social network, it will not give you any BENEFITS ! :)
SCENARIO
What will happened if all of the social network is closed one day ? I think many people cannot live without social network, including ME :)
student-centered teaching method that uses online learning resources
Synchronous learning:
group of people learning the same things at the same time in the same place.
ADVANTAGE OF SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
- get immediate feedback and detailed collaboration both with instructors and fellow students.
- allows students to gain confidence and pride in their work
ADVANTAGE OF ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING - freedom to the student to access the information and materials at any time they choose and from any location with an Internet connection - Save time and the distance is not the barrier for the student to contact with the instructor
SCENARIO What happened if college/universities use the ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING method only? Is it give any DISADVANTAGE to the student?
Why we need to secure our web browser?
Not securing the web browser will lead to many and variety of computer problem that caused by spyware which is installed without you realize it, so the the intruders can take control of your computer !
What happened if the spyware get into your computer?
Once the spyware installed to your computer, it can cause your browser or computer to lock up or crash. It also can capture passwords and credit card information to send to identity thieves and card criminals !
How to prevent the spyware?
Don't open e-mail attachments from anyone you don't trust.
Scan attachments with an antivirus tool before opening attachments from people you do trust
Use a spyware-monitoring tool.
Adjust your browser's internet settings to High, or set it so only trusted sites are allowed to use
It is IMPORTANT to you to secure your web browser in order to prevent your computer fromINTRUDERS !
If I can choose, I prefer to use ELECTRONIC LEARNING or E-LEARNING rather than using VIRTUAL LEARNING environment. In my opinion, this type of learning not only gives the BENEFITS to the students, but also to the INSTRUCTOR or LECTURER. But how?
I believe that many student will get sleepy when the LECTURER or INSTRUCTOR ask them to open the text book. Am I right? But .....by using E-Learning, the method of teaching become more interactive. So, it indirectly can attract the student to learn !
The lecturers also can get MORE AND MORE INFORMATION from the net! So, they can varying the ideas when they are teaching !
Interaction between students and lecturers become more appropriate. When students are sharing their problems with teachers, since it’s not face to face they fear less and can ask their problems freely. For example, the student can ask or discuss about their problem through the Instant Messaging (IM) with their lecturers !
However, E-learning also has its own benefits and limitations ..as well as pros and cons ! So, all you need to do is ..USE IT WISELY :)
SCENARIO
have you involve in any one of this type of learning (e-learning and virtual learning) and which type of learning do you prefer ?
