Task 4

Question 1:
This is how American college students learn. Are you learning in a similar way?
Answer 1:
I am not exactly learning in the same way with American college students, but stilll in the similar one. For example, I use the Internet medium that has mentioned above, such as Google, Facebook, Skype. Unfortunately, I use them engaging in leisure activities more than in school work. Take Facebook, as an example, which is now popular for the game “Happy Farm” on it, is one of the functions of Facebook that I use most commonly. In addition, I use Skype to contact with my family. Still, I share some thoughts and news with my friends on my blog, but it just seemed not so formal enough. It’s a pity that I ignore the importance and the convenience of networking. This video reminds me of the multi-function of the Internet, which is just the thing for me to start my new style of learning all over again! From now on, I will try to make the best use of Internet!
Question 2:
What does it mean by “Networked Students”? Is it a good or a bad change, and why?
Answer 2:
“Networked students” means students who use Internet to learn or self-study. I think it is a thing from both sides now. It seems fast and easy to find information on the Web, but in the information explosion generation, you should cultivate the ability of telling right from wrong, otherwise the same knife cuts bread and fingers. However, I tend to be opposed to learning things only through the Internet but not going to school. Since school is a place you can not only learn knowledge but also learn how to get along with others. It is possible to be a know-it-all by surfing on the Internet, but it is also likely that you may become a basket case on making friends with others. Only studying in school will stand you a chance to “quarrel “with others, which will then enhance your ability to negotiate and cultivate the ability of critical thinking. Therefore, I think it is not completely a good change.

Britney Spear's confession

Upon seeing Britney’s confession, I take it with a grain of salt. First of all, she reminds me of the other female star- Paris Hilton. Paris is young and was coddled since she was little because her father is the head of Hilton enterprise. She stepped into showbiz and seemed to get lost at the very beginning-she has a totally chaotic personal life and act like no better than one should be. Anyway, she one day realize she was filled with guilt, and decided to turn over a new leaf. But this oath just last for couple of days, and collapse before you know it. The temptation in Holly Wood seems great enough to destroy a person, not to mention an absolute beginner and a young girl as well. It is too easy to get lost. Secondary, the timing she made the confession is too skillful-right on the time she release her new album! Don’t you think she did it on purpose? Therefore, I chose not to believe her.

However, whether she is my family, friends, or neither of them, I will still give her a chance. I believe everyone is born to be good, and it is fortunate of her to realize her wrongdoings and even try to fix them. We should always give others the second chance. After all, to err is human, and everyone makes mistake through out his or her life now and then.

Weekly task 2

Being as teenagers, we easily grow sensitive to others’ words, especially the one who are really intimate with us, for instance, our parents. As long as they try to communicate with us, we take it as a preachment, and start to turn a deaf ear to them; we thought we are big enough to make our own decision, and they have no rights to convert. You could count it to hormone’s count, or, on the other hand, you should chose to face it with a more positive and correct way-be calm and think twice.

Take myself as an example; I always tend to ignore my father’s advice, trying hard to prove myself right-that leads to two kinds of consequences, one is that I am right in the end, which is fine with everything; the other is that I was wrong then, but through the progress, I have learned a lot, including both the right answer and the right attitude to solve the question. Of course I didn’t mean to overthrow your parents or other things like that, but in my point of view, you should respect your parent for sure. Although you may defy, you may struggle, the initial point of your parents is definitely good for you anyway, you just need to take time and accept it. In other words, it is quite essential to rethink about things from a new angel. Stand in others’ shoes is always a good way to stay peace=).