Core Rules of Netiquette

The title above is that of a publication which highlights many of the steps one should take when using the internet. I think this is very interesting and it ought to be applied to the topic of my study; and it should be included here as an essential part of my ongoing study on Virtual Friendships.

more . . . http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

Distant Education and the net.

...distance education is a distinct “nontraditional” type of education. In
his book Learning at the Back Door, Wedemeyer (1981) stated, “As Moore pointed out,
learning apart (physically separated) from a teacher by means of communications through
print, mechanical, or electronic devices implies quite a different concept of learning from
that acquired in school” (p. 111). . . . . .a revolutionary approach to learning that is just beginning to be noticed by administrators and program planners in higher education as well as those in government, business, and industry more . . . http://www.uady.mx/~contadur/sec-cip/articulos/libros_online/educacion/LawrenceErlbaum2003HandbookOfDistanceEducation.pdf#page=779"

Internet and social movement

Facebook: A popular and internationally recognized social utility.

I have been a member on Facebook since 2006. I was invited by a former classmate. Since then, I have re-connected with many old friends from my immediate community, as well as with those who relocated; relatives, and others in and around Boston. It has been a truly great experience. There are many interesting features--some of which I simply do not use. I am also the creator of at least one new group which brought some very interesting people together. As a writer, I know reading can be a boring and time-consuming to some, so I try not to write too much; however, a few of my poems are available for viewing on my personal page. Here is the link to our Fan Page. more . . ">

Political Significance of the Internet

“The internet has already acquired political significance, as increasing numbers of citizens use it to learn about government policies and actions, discuss issues with one other, contact elected officials, and obtain voter registration and other materials that can facilitate more active participation in politics. All observers of the current scene agree that “the Net” is dramatically expanding access to politically relevant information and offering citizens new possibilities political learning and action.” more. . .