Is anything really private?

Freedom from the observation, intrusion, or attention of others the definition of privacy according to Bing.com. How can that be promised using Web 2.0? I do use Facebook, Myspace, Youtube,ect. I can understand why many people are afraid to use them. Just in my experience I've had strange people add or message me and the fact that I didn't know anything about privacy settings with I first made my site, I feared that these people would track and find me. Even if your site is private people can still tag photos of you or write about you. A picture of your living space can be found using GoogleMaps. There's site where you can search old classmates. All these things are available without even your permission. Also today some employers look your profile and can base if they are interested by this. It can be helpful to get a taste of what that person may be into but to be judged off comments someone leaves on your site and such isn't fear to the person and has nothing to do with how good of a worker you are. I found a saying from an article by Andrea Di Maio that I liked and completely justifies this topic. He quoted his colleague Daryl Plummer email signature:

Integrity is what you have when no-one is watching

We are in some way always being watched from our social profiles online to security cameras in stores. The only way we might actually get some privacy is when we are long gone in our casket or turn to ashes.
Maio, A.D. (2009, September 28). Forget privacy, it is just an illusion [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://blogs.gartner.com/andrea_dimaio/2009/09/28/forget-privacy-it-is-just-an- illusion/(Maio, 2009).

Pros and Cons to Online Learning

When it comes to online learning there are many pros and cons. Some find online learning beneficial. With online courses you can choose your schedule, versus having a class you have to physically attend; this can be helpful to parents, those who are employed and those who have trouble with transportation. Those who have trouble with concentration can use online learning to chose a more comfortable environment where they are able to focus. Overall online learning is helpful to those with conflicts in their schedule and other areas of their life.
Although online learning classes are helpful, they can also be difficult. Having a teacher to keep you on track and focused is vital to some students. Self discipline is important to have when enrolled in online courses, if there is no determination, then the student is more than likely not going to keep up with the work. So online classes are not always the right choice if you need someone to enforce a schedule to get things done. With classes like math, most people would want a teacher to show them step by step instructions on how to complete a problem, this isn’t possible with online learning without some type of interactive, which is still somewhat hard to follow. All and all there are many pros and cons to online learning.

Net Neutrality

I believe we should keep Net Neutrality since according toWhatIs.com, Net Neutrality is referred to as the "First Amendment of the Internet." Who wants a two-tiered model where carriers would be able to charge owners of Web sites. This extra fee will only fall back on us the consumer and with the hard times I feel we have enough trouble. These additional fees and other charges aren't what we need. Sites like this for blogging would most likely cease to exist because they would be unable to compete in a tiered service model. The Web is a great opportunity for small businesses to grow and without net neutrality it would put a damper on this. I almost compare this to how most schools passed the pay to play where students have to pay to play sports. Like the next big Web page or the next big sports star they might not be able to shine because not having the money to do so. Net Neutrality keeps that from happening. Proponents of the two-tiered model point out that a tiered business model already exists: consumers have a choice of using a slower dial-up service or paying a premium price for faster speed over cable or DSL (WhatIs.com). They go on to say that it would help carriers be able to offer more services like Internet-based cable TV programming and video at competitive rates. This would be a good thing but there's no guarantee. Money rules everything therefore the Web owners could start being charged and rates could still stay the same or even rise. All in all I feel like the we are where we need to be and no changes need to be made.

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Teachers

Throughout my years of schooling I've had many good and bad teachers. What makes a teacher good? In my opinion the ones who know you as your name and don't make you feel like just another student. It's essential for them to share about themselves and for them to want to know about you. Professors who care about getting through the material but still care if most people are on board. It's important for me that my teacher have some sort of sense of humor and teaches with enthusiasm. Those teachers who actually take the time to show you not just yell it across the room. A good teacher not only teaches but inspires.

What makes a bad professor? When the student feels like just another face in the room and has had no effort made to make them feel like their teacher notices them or wants them to succeed. Running through material and not stopping for any quick questions makes for a atrocious professor. The teachers who just sit behind their desk and will not come over to help solve whatever your question may be. Everyone has their tired days and a dull professor that teaches with no life only makes it worse. All in all we all have those teachers that we loved or hated throughout the years. They have in some way helped who we are as a person or maybe even helped us realize what career we would enjoy.