linguistic convertions

The groups of internet users and people who love to chat in online chat room have their own cyberspace language, which is now entering the linguistic mainstream. Then we have got 2 neologisms: “emoticons” and “netcronyms”. Emoticon is a combination of “emotion” and “icon”. Netcronym is a combination of “net” and “acronym”. Netcronyms are similar to emoticons. They are created for the sake of speedy online written communication.
Examples of netcronym:
AFAIK : as far as I know
AFK :away from keyboard
AKA :Also Known As
ASAP :as soon as possible
BBL :be back later
BBS :be back soon
BEG :big evil grin
BF :boy friend
BRB :be right back
BTW :by the way

Google.docs

Google docs are a very interesting program. It can certainly help students in projects where collaboration is necessary. Because students can all go to their shared Google doc and add information to the same page, it is very good for students wishing to update their project. There are lots of benefits of using Google docs:
i. Image drag and drop: This feature allows users to directly drag and drop images into documents, if they are using Google Chrome, Fireox, or Safari.
ii. Improved revision and editing feature: This feature allows the user to see the history of the document and switch between its revisions. It allows multiple users to edit a document at the same time and all the changes show on the document separated by different colours or each user.
iii. New fonts: Six new fonts have been introduced in Google Docs. These include the Droid Serif, Droid Sans, Calibri, Cambria, Consolas, and Corsiva.
iv. Selection and gridless printing in spreadsheets: This feature gives users more printing options such as to print with or without gridlines.
v. Real-time collaborative highlighting: When multiple users are working on a document, each user will b able to see other users highlighting the text in real time as they make changes to the document.
vi. In-cell dropdown and cell validation: This feature allows users to create drop down lists in individual cells.
vii. Spell checker in spreadsheets: This feature allows users to check spelling in their spreadsheets from the tools menu.
viii. More page sizes: Google Docs has introduced two more page sizes. Executive (1.25”X10.5”), and Statement (5.5”X8.5”).
ix. Auto linking in documents: This feature automatically changes text into a link when it detects that a link has been entered.
x. Document translation: Google Docs comes with 53 embedded languages. This allows users to easily translate documents into any of these languages.

Synchronous and Asynchronous

Synchronous communication is direct communication where the communicators are time synchronized. This means that all parties involved in the communication are present at the same time.
Asynchronous communication does not require that all parties involved in the communication to be present at the same time. Some examples are e-mail messages, discussion boards, blogging, and text messaging over cell phones.

searching techniques

Many of the problems students encounter when searching the internet could be avoided if appropriate search techniques are employed. Most internet searches are conducted using a tool called a search engine. Search engines respond to keywords typed in by the searcher. To make a better search, try this:
I. Write down the keywords and phrases for which you are seeking information.
II. use "AND" between keywords to narrow a search and "OR" between keywords to broaden a search
III. Use quotation marks for example “ niche strategy “
IV. Use synonym words such as ‘advantage’ as well as ‘benefit’
V. Avoid Stopwords such as ‘the’ and ‘it’
VI. Maximize the usage of the toolbar of the search engine such as in GOOGLE, TRY TO USE ‘IMAGE’, ‘GROUPS’ or ‘NEWS’ to specify your needs.

VII. If the search is unsuccessful with one search engines, try another.

problems in learning

E-learning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching that serve as specific media to implement the learning process, while virtual is an education system based on the Web that models conventional real-world education by integrating a set of equivalent virtual concepts for tests, homework, classes and so on. Both learning method will benefits the students and lecturers. But, there are some probs that we didn’t notice about..the problems of these two method..but what??
Portability of training has become a strength of e-learning and virtual learning, with the proliferation of network linking points, notebook computers, PDAs, and mobile phones, but still does not rival that of printed workbooks or reference material.
Up-front investment required due to development costs. Both method will involves such a high cost if want to be implemented..as for virtual, all of the equipment such as projector, screen, and pc has limit life span. Once it broken will lead to costly maintenance. Besides, it seems outdated to use that kind of equipment since nowadays peoples attractive more on futuristic gadgets as alternative in daily routine. As for electronic learning, for sure it involves high cost to apply in college or school. The system itself is a big amount of money as it must be builds all around the college or school.
Instead, you’re doing a lot of self-teaching with online courses, which could be a possible second problem. Then there could also be the problem of falling behind if you're not motivated enough or because you don't have the lecturers reminding you..
Inappropriate content for e-learning may exist according to some experts, though are limited in number. Even the acquisition of skills that involve complex physical or emotional components for example, juggling or negotiation can be augmented with e-learning.
Reduced social and cultural interaction can be a drawback. The impersonality, suppression of communication mechanisms such as body language, and elimination of peer-to-peer learning that are part of this potential disadvantage are lessening with advances in communications technologies.