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Is the Internet A Useful Tool For High School Students?

The Internet is a useful tool for high school students because it helps gather information quickly and conveniently. A couple of reasons why is that the Internet is an easily accessible source, and it is much faster. The Internet can be used almost anywhere. There are many credible sources that deal with different topics and interests for all of your academic needs. It’s used daily in schools as a convenient way of getting facts and quick help. It’s quicker to look words up  on google than to use a dictionary. The internet can be used for many reasons helping those who find things difficult and simplify them. The internet allows information to be widely accessed and available for all. High school students have a great accessibility to the internet through things like smartphones, laptops, computers and tablets.

The Internet is a lot easier because all of the information needed can be gathered on just a few sites on the Internet, instead of having to read stacks of books just to get half of what you got on the few sites. There’s more search tactics on the Internet, and one thing that can be very useful is that the Internet is more specific. You can look for a specific thing in greater detail. The Internet has more sources and high school students have a higher priority if the Internet is used as a useful tool. The Internet can be more convenient for the students because it can be used in many places; at home, in school, at work, etc. It’s faster than just going to the library and having to search for books. There are things on the internet like online textbooks where the student wouldnt need to bring their textbook home and would still be doing the work assigned. This allows students to work on the questions without the need of the physical textbook.

Students and teachers can access unlimited amounts of information to widen their knowledge and understanding. The internet contains a wide variety to choose from including learning a new language, where to buy things, best restaurants, etc. High school students are too lazy to go the library and search for a book on a topic. They would rather pick the quick and efficient way and search for it on google.The internet is a very resourceful and useful tool for high school students because they can get the specific answer they want quickly. With the internet, students can access information from any computer with internet access, transfer data and use a large variety of online resources that are in more depth than high school text books. With a student being able to access web sites and online resources at their own discretion, research for projects can be done at a students own pace. Now that research can be done at home and both school a student can go into more depth with their work, due to more time of research.

A CLOSER LOOK AT HARDWARE

HARDWARE	DEFINITION	2 TYPES
CPU	Main electronic brain of a Computer	Wapunkt 2000 Zebop 3600
Hard Drive	A data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information	Toshiba Basics 2TB HD WD Mybook 4TB HD
RAM	the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks	Ballistix 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Desktop Memory Kingston HyperX Red 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Desktop Memory
ROM	Memory read at high speed but not capable of being changed by program instructions.	PROM EEPROM
Video Card	a printed circuit board controlling output to a display screen	Diamond Radeon R7 250 OC 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E Video Card XFX AMD Radeon HD 5450 2GB GDDR3 PCI-E Video Card
Sound Card	a device that can be placed in a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications	ASUS 7.1 PCI-E Audio Card (XONAR DSX) Vantec 7.1 Channel PCI Sound Card (UGT-S100)
Mother Board	a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device	ASUS Z87 Motherboard MSI Z87-GD65 Motherboard
Monitor	A monitor is an electronic visual display for computers.	HP 23" IPS LED Backlit Monitor LG 27" LED Monitor
Modem	A device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines.	D-Link ADSL Modem Tenda ADSL Modem
Mouse	A hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it	Logitech G500s Apple Magic Mouse
CD-Rom	A compact disc used as a read-only optical memory device for a computer system	HP 24 x Pioneer 8x
Printer	a machine which makes a representation of an electronic document on physical media	HP Laserjet Pro HP Envy-e

TREASURE HUNT

EKENE ODUH AND ISRAEL LUMUMBA

 MS. BEY

FEBRUARY 10TH 2014

1. Educational site

URL: http://interactivesites.weebly.com

Title: Interactive Sites for Education

This site contains exciting games that enrich you in many different school subjects ranging from math to Spanish.

In my perspective, this site would best accommodate children

from grades 3-8 due to its different levels of difficulty. I would not use this site as I am too old for it.

2. Museum

URL: http://www.moma.org/

Title: The Museum of Modern Art

This is the website of New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The site contains information on the many works of art that are currently on display as well as information on pricing, hours, workshops, job opportunities and many other topics.

As a person with little to no artistic ability, this site offers me a chance to peer into the lives and of different celebrated artists and see what they do. This site was worth my time.

3. Government Information

URL: http://canada.ca/en/

Title: Government of Canada

This site provides quick, easy access to the Government of Canada's most requested services and information. Contact information is also easily accessed from the web page.

As a proud Canadian citizen, I’d like to be aware of what my government does and when they do it

and this site does the job by providing in-depth information on the Government of Canada and I would rate it 10/10 Canadian.

4. Tourist Information

URL:http://www.tourismvancouver.com/
Title: Vancouver hotels, attractions, things to do

This site contains useful information for any tourists looking to visit one of Canada’s most beautiful cities; Vancouver. It lists Hotels attractions and everything else that would be necessary to plan a trip.

If I were thinking about visiting Vancouver, I’d probably use this site as it is visually appealing and easy to use.

5. Personal page

URL: https://twitter.com/

Title: Twitter

Twitter is a Social networking and microblogging service utilising instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.

Twitter is a great media/social networking site that connects you with both your friends and the world at large all while using only 140 characters per tweet.

6. Software Downloads

URL:www.doperoms.com
Title: Roms and Emulators - DopeROMs

This site allows the user to download and play copies of video games from different platforms. This  process is 100% legal but the downloader must own the physical copy of the game he or she is downloading.

As an avid user of ROMs, this site is extremely useful. All games are organized and easy to access. There is also a wide selection of emulators.

7. Tutorial

URL: www.ehow.com

Site Title: eHow

eHow is a site that allows the user to search up a specific topic or how to do something and it will show whatever it has in its database

This is definitely a site to visit if you want to know how to do something.

8.Technical Support for a Product
URL: http://www.techguy.org/
Title: Free Computer Help

This site offers free help wi.th a wide array of computer problems. Need to clean up your hard drive, or boost your RAM? Log on to techguy.com and watch all of your problems fly away.

If I needed help with my PC, I wouldn’t want to pay for it. This site works perfectly for me. I can even log in to the site to make my experience even easier.

9. Buy Things Online

URL: www.ebay.com

Title: eBay

Ebay is a site used to search for specific objects and then purchase them online.

EBay a safe and informative site that I would definitely go to in the future. There are many good products available.

10. Particular Subject
URL: www.netflix.com
Title: Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online

Netflix is a digital streaming service that offers users access to thousands of movies and TV shows instantly for only 8 dollars a month.
I’ve been subscribed to Netflix for years now and I haven’t once regretted it. WIth such a large selection of tv and movies, I’m never bored.

Acceptable and Ergonomic Use of Computers

What is Ergonomics

The word "Ergonomics" comes from two Greek words "ergon," meaning work, and "nomos" meaning "laws." Today, however, the word is used to describe the science of "designing the job to fit the worker, not forcing the worker to fit the job." Ergonomics covers all aspects of a job, from the physical stresses it places on joints, muscles, nerves, tendons, bones and the like, to environmental factors which can affect hearing, vision, and general comfort and health.

What is RSI

Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are "injuries to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, or sustained or awkward positions".RSIs are also known as cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive stress injuries, repetitive motion injuries or disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and occupational or sports overuse syndromes.

Recommended Computer FurnitureDual User Ergonomic Workstation

Create a compact work environment with this 72"W dual user workstation. Workstation features a 16-gauge black powder-coated steel frame for superior durability and 3/4" thick top. The back modesty panel is perforated for style and for ventilation. Workstation features two retractable keyboard shelves (22"W x 10 1/2"D) made from molded plastic with a built-in pen and pencil holders. Wire management conduits are located through the top and side legs of the units keeping cables              neatly organized and out of sight.

Ergonomics and Computer Workstations

Bibliography

http://ehs.okstate.edu

http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/health-wellbeing/physical/ergonomics/workstation