5
2013
IT And Knowledge Building
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IT as most powerful tool for knowledge building
Internet when compared to traditional ways
Can you point out a more remarkable product of modern technology other than internet? No need to waste your time trying a futile search, as Internet stands for the most convenient means of communication. As human beings, we are in constant need of new information from all fields, and that is why we go on clicking whatever we need to access through internet whether it is something related to science and technology, or culture and civilization, or anything else. It strengthens virtual communities by offering two-way thread between people having same ideas and passions. When it comes to sharing knowledge and thoughts internet certainly beat social, political, and linguistic boundaries to a great extent. Besides having the bitter aspect of discouraging traditional methods, it has a colossal potentiality to enhance our culture and knowledge compared to other traditional tools like books, magazines, and newspapers.
That is IT
The best part of Internet is its quick access. As lived in an informational age, we are running behind electronic information as world is extremely dynamic in its move on wheels. Ability of internet to provide latest information that is what it made those traditional tools to be faded out in sands. Will be there any stronger tool to quench our innovative thirst for ‘latest’s’ other than internet. Without doubt you scream “no”, right? Then try smarter option of internet pool to lift-up your brain. Advantages of accessing internet can be overwhelming, but don’t overlook to establish some relationship between modern and traditional methods of gaining knowledge. Choice is certainly yours, but you can connect yourself to your PC for simply entertainment or for solving serious task. That’s the internet!
Benefits for educational setup
The landscape of modern educational setup has drastically modified on a regular basis and so Internet has become smartest alternative for shaping the approach by which students solve their questions. The Internet has carried forth countless boons for students, such as extensive accessibility of information for carrying research purposes, various valuable computer programs in forms of eBooks and software. With its one click information access, internet aids students save longer library hours otherwise they have to spend for information gathering. More leisure times keep them refreshed and that is how IT emerged as teen’s trend. E-classes or smart classes already in practice in western countries are expected to soon become a practical tactic in developing countries too. Teachers can take advantage of easy communication with students and parents through creative websites.
Some Best information sources on internet
- Wikipedia
You can trust Wikipedia for authentic, precise, and detailed information about things related to all fields such as science, technology, history, culture and so on.
- Search engines such as Google and yahoo
No other alternate is there to beat up these most popular giant search engine tools with its rich article, news, blogs, forums, reviews contents.
- YouTube
Informatics videos of YouTube are very useful more perspective knowledge.
- Social media sites
Besides building a strong community it also boost your knowledge as there is no boundary for sharing in social sites. Its list goes as Facebook, twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn and many more. Different from 1990’s when people used internet as learning stuff, now people are employing internet as an innovative phase of sharing. Sharing, it has now become a habit besides a need.
How to improve yourself using internet
Simply saying, if you mean to use it as a time spending tool, you are doing nothing to improve yourself.
So learn what you have to practice.
1. Use the internet, to utilize and not to spend your time
Seeing internet, the technology’s greatest boon as time spending tool is wrong. Stick to policy “give and take” and materialize it by sharing your ideas and learning from others. Search, research, connect, make calls, and boost up your knowledge.
2. Read informative blogs
This is really great as it can put your ideas to the next level. Blogs are smart channels by which you can edify yourself with fresh tips, ideas, thoughts and many more.
3. Read eBooks
Yes they are excellent in sense they provide something more than a traditional library can.
4. Participate in good contests
It is a pretty cool way to increase your knowledge base
5. Try how-to’s
They can greatly edify you with step by step instructions.
6. Follow the news
Don’t overlook the importance of news. You may be short of time to read news; still you can know what is happening around you and why it is so, with few clicks on your mouse. Current events are always in need to be updated currently. Internet provides rich background about a fact compared to television and newspaper.
7. Go through classical literature
It is always one step forward if you try understanding various cultural references. Edgar Allan Poe and Shakespeare, are immortal through their writings in the sense their creations can broaden your perspectives a lot.
8. Read philosophy
It is sure to provoke your thoughts
9. Stay in touch with science
It is enough to provide you enough reasons and logics behind things that reflect thoughts. It simply makes your eagerness strong.
10. Find answers
If you used to wonder why it is so about anything then you have to nurture the habit of finding answers through good articles
11. Take courses
You may have put full stop to your degrees or higher studies due to a sense that it is enough. But try a part time online course to avoid your brain stay almost dead.
12. Involve in discussions
Hearing and responding will give you a superior collection of ideas and a broader perspectives
It is the time to better your knowledge! Let us start!
About the Author: THETIST Inc
THETIST was established in the year 2009. With its headquarters in Kerala, India within no time the company could spread its operations to Bangalore, Cochin and Hyderabad in India. Globally, we have remarkable presence in Bahrain and United States. A privately held company, THETIST is all set to emerge as a premier software and web applications development company serving local and global clients.