Life outside Technology

Technology has taken over the society together with social media. That people spend most of their time online. I’m for one am the same. When I first received this blog as project, I was worried what to talk about Technology. Well I could say that I like to spend my time online watching movies, updating myself with the latest news or trends and also chatting people from a long distance. Back in elementary, it became natural for everyone to have Facebook. 

Then when I entered high school, I learned a lot from social media. It even became one of the topics in our conversations with my friends. We talk about music, movies, idols and many more. Then came the time to say goodbye. When I graduated high school, my friends and I went to different schools to pursue our dreams. However thanks to social media I was able to keep in touch with them from time to time. 

That’s a good thing about social media. However, as I engross myself in social media the more it affects my life. There are times when I forget what really matters and I cannot take back what’s already done. There are times when I forget to do my homework or my projects. That when the deadline comes only then I’ll cram. And also I cannot live without my laptop since I always need it for designing. 

Thinking about today’s media, I’d say it has its own advantages and disadvantages. But when did I ever go without checking my Facebook or my emails. When was the last time did I ever hangout with my friends and forget about technology? When was the last time when I just enjoy my life free from social media?

Outside social media we can spend more time with our family, relatives, friends etc. We can get to know other things that social media cannot show. Also we can create more memorable smiles and laughter. “Sometimes we have to disconnect to make a connection.”Sometimes We Need to Disconnect to Make a Connection."

Education Then And Now

You know it’s kind of amazing how people evolved when technology was introduced. When I was in elementary, I remember my teacher would use chalk to write lectures, reminders and home works on the board. Then when I reached high school, the chalk board evolved to white boards and projectors. Whenever the teacher uses the projector to present the power point lectures, we have to be quick in taking down notes while listening to the teacher. Then now in college, there are no differences from high school and yes of course we take down notes. However, in college you can just take out your phone, take a picture of the lecture or reminders that are written on the board. There! Notes. Otherwise the teacher would just upload it on facebook and there. We have a copy of the lecture. How easy is that? Back in the old days, there were chalks and dust. Now selfies and projectors.

Also in school, some students don't use the dictionary often since one can access it online. Its just one click and away. Even research. Same thing when comes to other books. I mean why go to the library when you can just search it online. So basically wherever you go the phone is there for you. LOL :3 Some students bring their laptops, even I do it. But if you're traveling far, its better if you don't bring because 1, the weather and 2, its heavy. 

However, in school there are limits to what the teacher can teach you. They’ll only give you lectures and teach you the basics then it’s up to us to master it. The same thing goes to youtube. On youtube you can access any tutorial you can want. From there you can learn basically anything. It can give you the information you need but it will never show you how to be professional since it’s up to you whether you want to master it or not. However in school, the teachers will give you the basics and the knowledge about their functions. So each has its own advantage and disadvantage.