The World Is Our Canvas

   This world is rapidly changing. It's progressing at rates that even we aren't able to comprehend. We are the ones manufacturing the latest iPhone, and developing the most state-of-the art medical equipment,  and yet it's nearly impossible to stay on top of all the fields of science and technology that are expanding so quickly. This rapid growth in human understanding has broadened our ability to communicate, and given us information from distant nations at our fingertips. 

   The author of New Media makes a great point that education is trying, with difficulty, to keep up with these new methods of interaction. Many teachers make good use of online establishments like Learning Suite in order conform with society's desire to have information be more accessible, and so in that regard education has also developed. However, the author of this book claims that though it is important to seek a degree, and receive knowledge from textbooks, it may be more important to be aware of how you portray yourself publicly on the internet. This of course would seem to be a larger concern if you're the type of person who likes to party, drink, smoke, etc. Because if those photos are constantly being posted on Facebook then no employer that sees that is going to take you seriously, or give you the professional credentials that your degree states you have. I most certainly agree with this claim. I can admit that I haven't been too cautious of the the things that end up online about myself, but that's mostly because I really don't have anything to hide. I try to live a healthy life, have a good time, and hold to good, wholesome standards. It may definitely be a good idea to try and be more proactive in developing a professional appearance for myself on the internet. I want the world to know that I have a lot of positive energy to offer. I really want to make a difference in someone's life, even if that's just on an individual basis. 

   This blog is a great opportunity for me to start that effort. If anyone reading this is doing so in attempt to get a better feel for who I am, what's important to me, and what my ambitions are, just know that what you see is what you truly get. Check my Facebook, or hack into my personal text messages, I love life. I'm happy. I truly hope that others will get that impression not only by reading my resume, but by getting a glimpse of my personal life as well.