Like the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” Being aware, stimulated, challenged, educated are all part of knowledge and the learning process. With the help of technology and computers, this power is now at the hand of everyone, or it will be in the near future. Although the ease of acquiring information is positive, it also has its downfall. Issues arise on the question of what sources can be trusted and what sources should one avoid.

Knowledge has in the past been hard to obtain, or only accessible by a selected few. In my opinion the poor have always suffered from the lack of resources or education. Today this is an issue which is rapidly changing, through the use of computers. Computers are more and more becoming a household appliance. It has been predicted that in the future everyone will own a computer. With the help of technolog

We are force to move faster, and learn at a rate which some might not be used to. At the same time the virtual world offers the ability for one to learn at their own pace and with the advantage of having not only multiple resources, but plenty of visual aid through the use of still images, and movie clips. The internet offers equality amongst this knowledge based society.

Technology offers various positive aspects. It allows access to a broad library of knowledge. It also improves on quality and quantity of productivity. It allows for growth as an individual and as a community. It can improve the quality of life and efficiency.

Personally I have been greatly influence by this new media of learning. I have become part of the knowledge based society. I am aware of the infinite possibilities which the virtual world brings to my education. The computer plays a big role in my everyday life, whether it is at school, home or work.

Technology has helped me in the design of school projects. I’ve been able to use the technology as a tool. It has been easier to save, reproduce documents and effectively illustrate ideas at a faster rate.

All information should be evaluated by seeking other resources. It all comes down to making an individual opinion. One should not be led by what others think, but instead open the mind to all possibilities, sort the information and come to a conclusion. Ideally the virtual world should only have right information, but its not. The whole

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