Virtual Learning

I believe that distance or virtual education is important to the well rounding of future Americans. Such learning allows one to set individual schedules of leaning in an inexpensive way. Moreover a person can access this learning from the comfort of their home computer. One who accesses this technology has a front seat the firsthand events as they happen, or can be taken back into time with a push of a button. Virtual learning also is essential to educators in the class room. Students can be afforded the opportunity to explore individual interest around the world, while never leaving their city. If one incorporates virtual learning into their environment they will benefit significantly.

Social Interaction is vital

In my personal opinion I feel that students must incorporate interactive social learning into their education. Social networkings in and out of the internet arenas are key assets in future carriers for most who are pursuing higher level s of income. Due to the fact that jobs such as pharmaceutical sales are increasing in nature, the ability to effectively social interact and learn from others is crucial. As humans we are equipped to and designed to interact with one another, I fell we must interact with one another every chance we get or we miss out on something special.

Shoppers Paradise

As a computer novice it is very likely that I could make a drastic mistake when purchasing products over the internet. That’s where Google’s Checkout comes to the rescue for greenhorns’ such as me. Google has integrated a safe and secure shopper’s paradise online, which allows for the buying of products in a controlled, spam free environment. Google’s fraud policy will ensure that buyers are well taken care of, and the up most attention is placed on their individual order. All personal information is safeguarded form leaking into the hands of greedy thieves, or other annoying hackers. As Christmas season fast approaches I plan to use this easy and safe shopping method.

The Earth's not so Big!!

As a person who is directionally illiterate, I find the capability and convenience of Google's Earth to be vital for my survival. The problem is twofold, I can't find my way out of a box, but I hate being late to any meeting I am attending, especially if it’s have a formal engagement. With the ever so reliable Google Earth mapping system, I can be positioned and tracked within seconds. This tool allows me to appear organized and prepared with any and all situations I encounter. Moreover all of this information can be acquired from my cell phone, and updated automatically. No longer does the topography of the Earth intimidate or confuse me, with Google Earth, I always know exactly know where I am and where I want to go.

So what about RSS?

Why should you care so much about RSS feeds anyway? Well as a novice computer student, RSS feed back enables Internet surfers to more effectively use their time. All one must do is simply take a few minuets and subscribe to individual RSS links, upon that easy process new information is directly sent to you. There is no more pointless surfing for newly released news stories, current events, etc. As one who can quickly become distracted for long periods of time, I find that the capabilities of immediate and on demand news is essential to life.

Why I Appreciate Google Docs

Scenario: You have a class presentation in 5 min and you forgot your jump drive. No need to worry because you have saved your presentation on google docs presentation. This tool is FREE and easy to use, and can be accessible by any Internet capable computer. One only needs to take a few minuets to establish a google account, then vast amounts of resources are available. Such resources are: google earth, word processor, and RSS feeder.There are many more applications available to anyone that is willing to use google docs.

About Me

My name is Joshua Burks, and I am 25 years old. I reside in Mobile, Alabama and attend The University of South Alabama. I am pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in history. I am currently in my third year of schooling and plan to graduate in May 2011. I am happily married to the most wonderful woman in the world,her name is Sarah Beth Burks.