I can remember going to the library to study in college. Looking for professional journal articles was quite different then. Only certain computers, on particular floors, and in specific sections could give me the information I needed, or provide me with a reference number for another location. Then I could finally retrieve the information or source.
Today, I get most of my news through online local newspapers like sacbee.com. I use PE central for new ideas in the arena of physical education. Church websites provide the extra sermons I listen to, and Bible applications help me with commentaries. Nobody could have told me I would have used the internet so much several years ago.
The internet can also be a distraction in learning. It is very important to stay focused on topic. The ease of moving from one topic to another, combined with advertisements can get a person sidetracked pretty fast. I find that I personally appreciate sites that are not overly gaudy. Some sites have too many colors or artisitc word texts, mixed with a variety of flash media. I find these distracting.
Technology can be a great tool to unlock learning. There is a lot more I could learn. Many use the internet with much more ease than I do. When I think back to how I used technology even 5 years ago it is almost humorous. Even though I am not as up to date as some of my friends and colleagues, I have come a long way.
Today, I get most of my news through online local newspapers like sacbee.com. I use PE central for new ideas in the arena of physical education. Church websites provide the extra sermons I listen to, and Bible applications help me with commentaries. Nobody could have told me I would have used the internet so much several years ago.
The internet can also be a distraction in learning. It is very important to stay focused on topic. The ease of moving from one topic to another, combined with advertisements can get a person sidetracked pretty fast. I find that I personally appreciate sites that are not overly gaudy. Some sites have too many colors or artisitc word texts, mixed with a variety of flash media. I find these distracting.
Technology can be a great tool to unlock learning. There is a lot more I could learn. Many use the internet with much more ease than I do. When I think back to how I used technology even 5 years ago it is almost humorous. Even though I am not as up to date as some of my friends and colleagues, I have come a long way.
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