Weblogs (Blogs) and Video Logs

A blog is the short form for weblog.  It is an online journal or log that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption.  Blogs generally represent the personality of the author or the web site and its purpose and the topics are as wide ranging as the individuals who updates them.  There are blogs on everything from philosophical musings, to daily activities to commentary on the Internet, social issues, and politics.  Some blogs allow readers to respond to the entries and provide their own commentary.  The essential characteristics of a blog are its journal from, typically a new entry each day, and its informal style.  Blog is a form of social networking. 

    

  Here are numerous reasons people start blogging.

1. To teach;  e.g. Math tutoring 

2. To direct traffic to their website

3. To help others.  

4. To stay connected to the social media

5. To make money

6. To have fun, make friends and to keep busy.

  

  

  

Being Computer Literate

      Technology is creating major changes than ever in the world we live in today. The more you understand the use of technology the better off you'll be in your future and in your career. In order to take advantage of computers you must understand how they're built and how the different parts function. Being computer savvy would allow you to avoid hackers and viruses, protect your privacy and overall just understanding the real risks. Other techniques would be, being able to use the web wisely, maintaining, upgrading and troubleshooting your own computer.
     The internet can be a powerful tool once you know how to find the most effective information. Knowing about the technological terms for example MB, Ram, CPU, etc. will also help you determine which technological device would be best for you,whether it be a laptop, digital camera, cell phone, etc. Being computer literate will help you save money, time, and endless frustration on your next shopping experience.
    Anyone can become computer literate, but its way than sending and email and using a mouse!!

 

WORDS TO KNOW:

 

Internet	World Wide Web	Web Browser	Brandwidth
Modem	Memory	Disk Space	Virus
Broadband	Trojan	Bytes	Bits