How big is the internet and technology? Every television, radio, or print media drives all their customers to a web address. Every media wants us to interact with them in some way, by pursing our interests, or by answering a question or a survey. Application is the greatest motivator for using the Computer, and other technologies.
Let me give you an example. I observed my children in foreign countries learn the money system as well as the language when they went to a shopping center. When they were given a reason to learn what was strange to them, they were on the fast track learning. While they were shopping I sat somewhere reading a book because I resisted learning.
Today, I’m turning the teenagers to teach me things about technology that is foreign to me. I soon learned that I knew more of the theory and applications than my teachers. However, they got of the fast track learning because it was a way to keep in touch with their friends, to do a school project, or to get the most recent video. I’m struck by the speed these kids can Text each other or get to an interesting website to them. The application of the Interent should be enough to motivate my generation to flock to the Web.
Here are some reasons for you to learn computers and Internet application. 1. You can keep in touch with family and friends through email. Now, without cost at eyejot.com you can add video. Perhaps the grandchildren don’t want to see you on video, but oh how you enjoy seeing them. 2. Want to learn without going to school. You can find answers to the most obscure questions on the Internet. I’ve failed only a couple of times in finding an answer to my questions including things like cutting angles for crown moulding, or repairing a dryer. 3. There are social networks for our age. You can fill lonely hours communicating with Internet friends. 4. You can do most of your business transactions on the Internet.
The list for embracing the Internet is endless.
When I was a teenager I was a reporter for the Government on crops planted by the farmers. I was surprised then how many people couldn’t read or right. Many of those signing official documents could barely make an X, some could only “touch” the pen as I made the mark for them.
Today, not learning a functional usage of Computers is like those people in that day who couldn’t read or right. Now, many of the had reasons, mostly no opportuntiy. We’ve said through the years, if you can read you can learn most anything.
I assume you are reading this. I challenge you to learn functional use of the Computer and the Internet. I met a 90 year od recently who was shopping for her first computer. How would you like to shop at home often cheaper than fighting your way through traffic and people? You can do it on the Internet.
For now, visit my website at www.jwwallis.com
It just came to me. Those I’m addressing will never see this unless those of you who know the power and pleasure through the Internet tell them.
