Tuesday, December 5, 2017


How to be a Responsible User of Internet?
Nowadays, most of us know how to use internet, we are very familiar doing certain things with the internet. By using Internet, there are so many things that we can do such as communicating with other people, getting information, watching or listening for entertainment, etc.  If there’s an internet, so we have those social media accounts like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  We all know that most of us especially the teenagers are very addicted in using the internet by doing certain things. After researching, I found some advantages and disadvantages in using the internet.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF INTERNET?

COMMUNICATION:
The main advantage of internet is the faster communication than any other devices. It’s an instant process. Communication in the form of video calls, emails etc. is possible using internet. Thus, there is no specific region that can be accessed. It is accessible all over the world. Hence, because of this global issues are reduced since video conferencing is possible where everyone across the world can be in single place and can solve out a problem.

INFORMATION:
The internet is the source of knowledge. All kinds of information is present in it. it is easily accessed and can be searched more to get more additional knowledge. Information like educational related, government laws, market sales, stocks and shares, new creations etc. is gathered from a single place.

LEARNING:
The internet has now become a part of education. Education like home schooling is easily carried out using internet. Teachers can upload their teaching videos in the internet and is accessed by people across the world which is helpful for all students. The marks are also released in the internet since, releasing mark for the whole institution in notice boards will create chaos.

ENTERTAINMENT:
The internet is now the most popular form of entertainment. Movies, songs, videos, games etc. is available in internet for free. Social networking is also possible using internet. Hence, there is tons of entertainment that is available in online in the internet.

SOCIAL NETWORK:
The social networking is the sharing of information to people across the world. Apart from being an entertainment website, it has many uses. Any job vacancy, emergency news, ideas etc. can be shared in the website and the information gets passed on quickly to wide area. Also the social networking websites are used to easy communications. Example: Facebook and twitter.

E-COMMERCE:
All business deals can be carried in the internet like transaction of money etc. this is called E commerce. Online reservations, online ticket booking for movie etc. can be done easily. It saves us lots of time. Online shopping is now the latest trend in internet world where products from dresses to household furniture is available at door step.

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET?

INFORMATION LOSS:
The information crucial to us or any important files can be easily taken by the hackers. There is no exact proof for the security for the details we store like account number, passwords etc. hence, sensitive information must be carefully stored by the people.

SPAM:
The unnecessary emails, advertisements etc. sometimes are said to be spam because they have the ability to slow down the system and makes the users to face lots of problems. Spam makes the people get more confused since important emails are also stored along with spam.

VIRUS ATTACKS:
The malware or virus threats are so deadly that affects the system to a greater extend. It immediately deletes all important files and finally the system ends up being crashed. The virus attack is possible in three ways. One it attacks selected files. Two, it harms the executable boot files and most dangerous of all is the macro virus which has the ability to replicate and expand to all parts of files.

VIRTUAL WORLD:
The people using internet often will forget the difference between virtual and real world. This causes the people to get depressed quickly and it leads to social isolation and obesity problems. The obesity is due to the lack of any physical exercises. So its better to play outdoor rather in the internet.

After hearing those disadvantages how will you be a responsible user?


http://www.advantages-disadvantages.co/internet/

Evolution of Traditional to New Media






Evolution of Media Engage the learners in a discussion on how media and information has evolved throughout history.
Pre-Industrial Age (Before 1700s) - People discovered fire, developed paper from plants, and forged weapons and tools with stone, bronze, copper and iron. Examples:
• Cave paintings (35,000 BC)
• Clay tablets in Mesopotamia (2400 BC)
• Papyrus in Egypt (2500 BC)
• Acta Diurna in Rome (130 BC)
• Dibao in China (2nd Century)
• Codex in the Mayan region (5th Century)
• Printing press using wood blocks (220 AD) 
Industrial Age (1700s-1930s) - People used the power of steam, developed machine tools, established iron production, and the manufacturing of various products (including books through the printing press). Examples:
• Printing press for mass production (19th century)
• Newspaper- The London Gazette (1640)
• Typewriter (1800)Telephone (1876)
• Motion picture photography/projection
(1890)
• Commercial motion pictures (1913)
• Motion picture with sound (1926)
• Telegraph
• Punch cards
.Electronic Age (1930s-1980s) -  The invention of the transistor ushered in the electronic age. People harnessed the power of transistors that led to the transistor radio, electronic circuits, and the early computers. In this age, long distance communication became more efficient. Examples:
• Transistor Radio
• Television (1941)
• Large electronic computers- i.e. EDSAC (1949) and UNIVAC 1 (1951)
• Mainframe computers - i.e. IBM 704 (1960)
• Personal computers - i.e. HewlettPackard 9100A (1968), Apple 1 (1976) 
Information Age (1900s-2000s) - The Internet paved the way for faster communication and the creation of the social network. People advanced the use of microelectronics with the invention of personal computers, mobile devices, and wearable technology. Moreover, voice, image, sound and data are digitalized. We are now living in the information age. Examples:
• Web browsers: Mosaic (1993), Internet Explorer (1995)
• Blogs: Blogspot (1999), LiveJournal (1999), Wordpress (2003)
• Social networks: Friendster (2002), Multiply (2003), Facebook (2004)
• Microblogs: Twitter (2006), Tumblr (2007)
• Video: YouTube (2005)
• Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality
• Video chat: Skype (2003), Google Hangouts (2013)
• Search Engines: Google (1996), Yahoo (1995)
• Portable computers- laptops (1980), netbooks (2008), tablets (1993)
• Smart phones
• Wearable technology
• Cloud and Big Data 


https://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/869769/The-Evolution-of-Traditional-to-New-Media/

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Academic Trip

"There's fun in a pleasant discovery in a new idea " - Alden B. Dow


Wondering where is the best place to relax and learn while avoiding stress at the same time? Why don't you check these 2 awesome places where you could just unwind and engage with our nature and as well us our history! Indeed a very convenient trip! 






First Stop "La Mesa Eco Park"




La Mesa Eco Park is located at La Mesa Watershed in East Fairview, Quezon, City.


ACTIVITIES/ SCHEDULE:



You can enjoy these following activities inside the Eco Park:
(All the activities aside from the swimming pool are available from 8 am- 5pm daily. However swimming pools are only available on the said time below)
  • Lopez Picnic Grounds
  • Shell Flower Terraces
  •  Drilon Orchidarium
  • Petron Fitness and Mountain Bike
  • Trail
  •  Mini Forest
  • Swimming Pools (open from 8am- 4pm daily)
  • Fishing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Butterfly Haven
  • Biking
  • Zipline
  • Bow and Arrow Fun Archery

  •  Bungee Fun

  •  SuperFerry Boating Lagoon




Wondering when is the best time to visit? You can visit La Mesa Park anytime! Open from 8am-5pm including holidays!

TRANSPORTATION


  • From Cavite ride a van or bus going to Baclaran about 30 mins that cost 50 pesos from there ride a bus southbound via EDSA with signboards pointing to Baclaran, MIA, Alabang, FTI, or Ayala-Leveriza and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview.
  • These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark. Ride an MRT southbound and get down at Quezon Avenue. From there, ride an FX or jeepney bound for SM Fairview. These are very easy to find as they are plying through Quezon Avenue. Ask the driver to the drop you off Winston St. in East Fairview Subdivision. From there, ride a tricycle going to La Mesa Ecopark.

ACCOMMODATION  




  • P50 for non Quezon City Residents
  • P40 for QC residents (must present proof of residence)
  • P20 for QC students
  • Free for all QC senior citizens and children below 3 ft in height.

FOOD


You can bring your own foods but there are different food stalls where you can grab a quick snack or even a full meal. There are tons of stalls to choose from.






But if you want to eat in a restaurant there are variety of restaurants near the Eco Park such as Chowking, Burger King, Domino's Pizza etc.


THINGS TO REMEMBER/ REMINDERS


Camera, foods, extra clothes for swimming, cellphone and money. The park strictly implemented to throw trashes in the proper disposal garbage cans are in every corner of the park.



CONTACT INFORMATION


If you need to have other informations you can visit their official webpage http://lamesaecopark.com/or their Fb page http://www.facebook.com/lamesa.ecopark.(02)430-40-51(02)430-52-07



                  SECOND STOP "NATIONAL MUSEUM"



National Museum is located at Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila where you can explore and see different paintings and artworks of famous artists.


OPEN HOURS


The museum is open from Tuesdays- Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm


TRANSPORTATION


You can ride an MRT southbound to EDSA-Taft Station and transfer to the LRT1 via an elevated walkway to EDSA Station and ride an LRT bound for Monumento. Get down at United Nations Station and walk towards P.Burgos. 


ACCOMMODATION 


Admission to the National Museum is now permanently free of charge for all visitors, Filipino or foreign, to its museums nationwide.


FOOD


You cannot bring food inside however there are different restaurants near the museum where you can choose from. 


THINGS TO BRING/ REMINDERS




1. All guests are required to sign in the visitor’s logbook before viewing the exhibits.


2. Group tours shall be booked before hand. Only groups reserved at the Museum Education Division shall be entertained. Group tours are not allowed on Sundays.


3. Drop off point for groups is outside the NM gate along P. Burgos Avenue and Finance Road. Bags, food, and hand-carried items should be left inside the bus.


4. Buses should park outside the Museum of the Filipino People.


5. Head of the group/coordinator shall first pay the entrance fees and fill up the visitor’s logbook before the group is allowed to begin the tour.


6. Firearms, food, bottled water, and ballpens are not allowed inside galleries.


7. Smoking is prohibited in the NM premises.


8. Touching artworks and taking photos of exhibit items for commercial purposes inside galleries are strictly prohibited unless otherwise authorized through a special permit from the Director’s Office/ Museum Education Division. Picture taking is allowed for souvenir purposes only. The use of flash photography is strictly prohibited.


CONTACT INFORMATION