Facebook, MySpace 'harming kids' brains'

A lot is being discussed about the good and bad effects of social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace etc. As a class, we recently read the article on this subject.

I tend to agree that social networking sites are driving the kids (and adults too!!) more towards a virtual world. They do limit the physical social circle and bind people on the network. Thus, kids become more self centered and their brain activity decreases.

On the other hand, these sites help in connecting and exchanging ideas amongst friends and others around the globe. They are really useful.

Overall, my take is that a limited and matured use is good.

My fascination - IT

I.T. is all about technology especially computers. I have always been fascinated by computers from the very early years. I love to play computer games. I like to type and I found a “Blogs”cool. Thanks Mrs N. for teaching us how to blog. It’s a great place to write from heart. Our IT class also introduced me to the power of programmes like slide share, wiki spaces, xtranormal and wordle. I had never known that such stuff exists. In our I.T. classes we do quite a few computer projects. Some projects made me more familiar with window movie maker. Overall, my experience with IT in trimester 2 had been great. However, internet connection was a pain at times. I hope the school will do something to improve the connectivity. I did also face some problem because at school we use Apple computers and at home I have Windows Vista. Thus, I could not really enjoy i-move related projects and had to do projects in windows. Can the school not lend us laptops to take home to complete such projects !!! I think I asked for too much...So I will go to sleep now.