I registered for this Adult Learning course at OISE thinking that this course would help me further understand the Internet and how adults can/would use it to learn. What I didn't expect was to find out how little I really know about the Internet and how adults can create an entire new version of their lives in a virtual world. I selected a topic for this course that I knew nothing about specifically to expand my knowledge of the unknow. What I didn't expect is how out of the loop I am and how little I know. I did a quick search on the Internet to find out how large this virtual world really is and I was very very surprised. I don't have enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do in my really life - I can't image spending hours in a virtual world - what would I have to give up in the real world to become virtual. I also do not understand what the virtual world brings into the lives of those that participate so I am a little relunctant to come to any conclusions or make assumptions. I'm hoping that I will learn more about this virtual world over the course of my research and understand it's pull a bit more.
Just thought I would attach a link to some of the virtual worlds that came up when I did a quick search on 'online worlds' (I might also need it for research later and this seems like a good place to save the link for future reference).
http://compsimgames.about.com/od/onlineworlds/Online_Worlds_Massive_Multiplayer_Games.htm
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ReplyDeleteI have never blogged before. For almost 20 years I was more or less forced to learn the computer skills for my work. Through informal and self-directed learning I learned new skills that made my work more useful and meaningful. I always associated computers with work and would never touch it at home. I rather spend the time with my family and friends. A few years ago, I came to the realization that technology is here to stay and I would either have to catch up or stay behind. I chose the former because of the many advantages of using the internet. See article at: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/advantages-disadvantages-internet.html.
I am still not too keen in putting my personal information on facebooks or blogs. As such, I don’t think the virtual world is for me. I like socializing, participating, working, sharing and brainstorming with other people. I find blogs and chat line discussions too informal and dystopian, unlike Jenny in Franca’s blog. I will continue to shape technology to meet my needs and doubt whether I will ever be a positivist. Perhaps, that’s why I find it difficult to create my blog for this course!
Cindy