Out - Line
I. Introduction
*Computer nowadays
* Teenager and the Internet
II. How did I get involved?
*My first computer
*My first course works
III. Internet
*Social Networks
*Advantages
*Disadvantages
IV. Social Impact
V. Conclusion
My electronic literacy experiences
When someone speaks about a new era I always think in technology. This includes computers and Internet. Nowadays kids and teenagers are in close contact with the Internet. It is very important to mention that Internet has several advantages, but also disadvantages. There are many social networks which the main objective is to communicate and interact socially, exchanging videos, photographs and information. In this essay I am going to explain many aspects regarding my electronic literacy experiences.
How did I get involved in this experience? My parents bought me a computer when I was nine years old. At that time, there was no Internet because it had not been invented yet. I used to do my homework in Word, Excel or Power Point. I remember a lot the floppy disks because I always saved my course works and I usually lost them. Some years later I worked in economic – administrative programs in the high school, and also I started working in Internet, I used it commonly for searching academic information, then I joined some social networks, such as: Facebook, Twitter, Messenger, etc. I need to confess these web pages are very useful. Nowadays I am still using Internet and Office.
Internet offers a lot of services to everyone like meeting new people, being in contact with friends on other country, a lot of information of any topic. On the other hand, this magnificent tool also has disadvantages, for example the insecurity which is the first and the most significant edge of Internet. Facebook, Twitter, Messenger and personal blogs are the most famous social networks nowadays. These web pages have approximately more than two millions of followers around the world. The advantages are uncountable, for example, the information of any topic is very easy to find. Another food example is that you have the opportunity to be in contact with people who are in other country, and also share videos, photographs and more. There are also web pages which the main objective is to meet new people and learn for another culture. Otherwise it is very important to mention the disadvantage insecurity in Internet. Some Media had expressed their concerning about some personality’ or profile’s theft. It consists of some people take all your personal information in order to bother you or to your family. For this reason, it is very important that you do not accept strangers in your account or upload all your personal information. As you can see you are able to use the Internet in the best way in order to make it work in your favor.
At the present computers and the Internet are common and kids, teenagers and adults can use these tools. The impact of these new technologies is very crucial. You can notice it in kids, because nowadays they seem to be more intelligent and they also know a lot of things, all these changes as a consequence of Internet. In addition, teenagers have access to a lot of good and bad information. This information causes two effects, the first one is to let the illiteracy and ignorance out if the way. The second one is the wrong or bad information in the Internet, for example there are many web pages in pro of anorexic and bulimic people, and for this cause it is very relevant to check how teenagers are using these technologies. In the case of adults, the Internet and computers are totally useful because they have the chance to investigate and share ideas about important topics. In the case of teachers with the use of the moddle platform or the new technologies can help them in the creation of an excellent environment for your students which as a teacher is a huge advantage for teachers.
As a conclusion I consider that Internet and computers are tools of the new era, but depends of your criteria how to use them. I can be in good way, e.g. to increase your knowledge or for wasting time. Remember always keep the balance. What are you waiting for getting in these new inventions of this technological era?
