Anjelika Ni

What are different ways these virtual worlds can be used? What are the pros and cons? Be specific. How do virtual worlds foster creativity? What do you think the future of virtual worlds will look like? Pros The VR gives the opportunity to communicate with different people and form new connections. Collaborative learning can encourage students and help them focus more on studying. Cons It causes addiction to the virtual world, which leads to health issues. Each student has a different learning capacity, it lacks the chances to ask a teacher questions. Administrator. (2020, August 18). Pros and Cons of Using Virtual Reality in Education: LitsLink Blog. Retrieved October 21, 2020, from https://litslink.com/blog/usage-of-virtual-reality-in-education-pros-and-cons Brown, L. (2020, September 28). Pros and Cons of Virtual Reality. Retrieved October 21, 2020, from https://filmora.wondershare.com/virtual-reality/pros-cons-virtual-virtual.html

 I feel like when you post something on Twitter, you do not need sound professional and be formal. You can express your thoughts however you like to. But when I use Blackboard discussion, I have to be professional and make sure that my words make sense and relate to the object of discussion. Also, I cannot use emojis. For the in-class discussion, you can use gestures to express yourself and you do not need to sound so formal in-class discussions.   

  Visit Facebook, Twitter - and TWO other social networking site of your choosing. Compare your impressions of these 4 sites. Note that you probably should register and log in to get the complete picture. Facebook: You can have a sense of connection by texting people who live far. Also, you can post there your opinion and have discussions with others. Twitter: I feel like Twitter gives us the ability to express our thoughts freely regarding any topic. For example, it can be about the recent presidential debate or celebrities. Also, you can respond to others' posts and share your opinion.  Instagram: This huge platform can be used to meet new people either it is for business-related stuff or just for friendship. You can see what people post, what they are interested in, and in that way you can find people with mutual interests. Tumblr: It allows users to post blogs, pictures. On Tumblr, you post more casual posts. 

  What are some ways (corporate and otherwise) that these technologies can be used? What are the benefits of these technologies to society? Be specific. Is there a "dark side"? Make sure to include your opinion of the way these technologies might evolve in the future.  Seeing how technology is advancing, we can say that it is the most important thing in today's world. It involves in everything such as education, healthcare, communication, etc.  Now that we all have to be home, technology benefits us in connecting and meeting with each other virtually, having the ability to call, video chat, and even creating a group chat.  I think one of the biggest disadvantages "dark side" of technology is privacy concerns. Everything we post, send is somehow can be tracked and all our data information can be leaked.  Sources Goodman, P. (2018, April 07). 17 Disadvantages of Digital Technology - TurboFuture - Technology. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://turbofuture.c...

  Compare and contrast blogs and wikis. Comment on the importance of convergence in today's networked world. How can blogs be used for collaboration? Can you think of a new use for a wiki that has not been done yet? Both Blog and Wiki are part of the Web 2.0 revolution. Blogs are a more personal or casual way of expressing yourself when Wiki is used more for the community.  Blogs can be used for collaboration to reach a wider audience and to gain a reputation.  I think the convergence in today's networked world is necessary for businesses and individuals.  It helps us to stay connected by sharing different information, points of view.  Sources: Blog, Wiki or Forum - which should you use? (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2020, from https://teaching.unsw.edu.au/assessment-blog-wiki-or-forum-which-should-you-use Use Blogs and Wikis for Better Customer Collaboration. (2014, August 26). Retrieved September 23, 2020, from https://www.skmurphy.com/how-does-blogs-and-wik...

 I chose this topic on websites. We can get any information, everything we need to know from the websites. I will show the impacts of the websites. What positive and negative impacts it has on society. How it constantly keeps changing.  As examples, I will be discussing Youtube and Tiktok, as these two sites have a really large community.