Has Google developed the next wave of online education?

YES! And I love the way that technology is advancing and making things more computable. You know, sometimes when we agree or disagree with new foods, gadgets, styles and more, it is sometimes because we do not know the ends and out of this new thing. For some people, if it is something new, they go for it just because it is new. Then, there are “others”, like me and Mikey, who says, “I’m not going to try it, you try it”. And after a year or two goes by and no one dies from it, we will try it. But now, in the case of the “New Google Wave Web 2.0, I am all for IT. Right now, I can’t see that where this new technology would damage anything. Normally, I would sit back and wait to see what would happen good or bad but not this time I’m all for the new wave of online education.

We already know and see the power of a computer and what it has to offer so far when it comes to education and document enhancements. Just think about where how we’ve advanced from hand written applications to word processing or online applications I think it is safe to say, that each one of us would rather view a well typed application any day rather than read a hand written application. So I think, if Google has improve education in distance learning, I’m all for it. I like the fact the Google has found a way for all parties involved to have the ability to interact with each other in real time with this new technology. It is even better now because it has features advanced enough to see the who, what, when, and where a person log in and interacted with class, students, teachers, the community, professionals, businesses, and more while being able to see corrected and non-corrected information. Also combining video with voice and text applications to create multimedia services is a major development in the communications area. Adding the video and other features will greatly enhance schools, business and other professionals in communication and presentation. Another great feature or option is the fact that the system does not allow just anyone access. Participation must be done by invitation only.

This new technology is another way to keep our children knowledgeable, growing and connected in a world where opportunity is a “must grab it now” before someone else does. I feel that most educators will agree with this new technology may be one of our greatest advancements so far. If they do not, it is because they themselves do not know how basic technology works. Other good features with Google’s online education are the fact that it is easy to use and it is F R E E! I think about the endless possibilities that teacher, students, businesses, community groups or leaders will be able to accomplish. Students would be able to work on group projects, teachers working with students and other facility members on their projects, church organizations working with other members or churches on their projects. I say W A Y to go G O O G L E!!!

Carter, Dennis. E School News. 19 January 2010. 13 February 2010 http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/01/19/has-google-developed-the-next-wave-of-online-...%201/26/2010.