2011年5月5日 星期四

Free Writing - Computer as a tool? Or as a toy?

Technology has become a big part of our life in the 21st century. However, problems has emerged along with its flourishing. From illegally downloading to Internet crime, these problems haven’t stopped. Nevertheless, technology has brought advantages to us either. It really depends on how a person uses it.


My problem, frankly, is none about these crimes. My problem is that I don’t know how to discriminate my laptop as a tool or as a toy. It has entertained me and became a big part of my life before it became a tool of learning. At first, when I use the computer to do my assignment, I just couldn’t help my self from unceasingly surfing the Internet. Websites like Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, etc., has become my biggest distraction and obstacles toward my learning.

These weeks, I’ve tried to practice to ignore the distractions, and it actually got better. I gave myself a little time every day to surf the Internet. And when I am studying, I would not have to think that much about other things. The method has help me improved my situation on concentrating. Now I finally feel technology is more than just an entertainer. It definitely is a tool that can help me learn more.

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  1. Maxwell, this is very thoughtful. Many students share this problem with you.

    -MM

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