Are Wii The Children of the Future?

We have all played a video game at least once when we were younger. It has revolutionized the way we play video games. Some people really enjoyed playing games others didn’t. But as the years went on video games have changed for the better. A few new generations have been introduced to the, “Nintendo Wii”. I think that there are advantages and disadvantages to the new Nintendo Wii.

The first Nintendo that was introduced looked like a bulky box with two playing controls attached to it by cords. It was pretty big and bulky, but still a lot of fun for some people. But others didn’t like it they thought it was a hassle to put together. But every couple of years Nintendo has successfully changed for the better. New changes, for example; size, colour, new games, and plenty of new features have helped Nintendo companies successfully sell their product.

A few new group of generations have been introduced to the Nintendo Wii. In the past mainly only young children would play Nintendo. But now young children, teenagers, adults and even seniors play Nintendo Wii. Seniors are stereotyped as only playing chess and having tea time. But now that has been changed thanks to the Nintendo Wii.

There are still a few advantages and disadvantages to the Nintendo Wii. One advantage is that now parents and grandparents can easily bond with their children and grandchildren. Another advantage is that now its hassle fee, easy to start, and very fun to play with, a lot better than the first Nintendo. You don’t have to worry about simple things anymore , for example if the cord is to short . But there are still disadvantages like, people can easily become obese because since the remote is cordless you can be sitting down while you play. Since people enjoy playing so much, people actually stay inside and literally play all day and get no exercise. It can lead to serious health problems. Another disadvantage is that the price of the Nintendo Wii is pretty high. The Nintendo Wii is approximately $400.00. Not everybody has that kind of money. Money doesn’t grow overnight on trees.

Overall Wii are the children of the future. Many young people enjoy playing Nintendo Wii. Teenagers these days have many new ideas, they will grow up to only make technology like the Nintendo even better. Personally I had the chance to play Nintendo Wii , I really enjoyed playing. It was enjoyable, simple, and quick to set up. I would play again if I had the chance.

iPod Class To Go

There has been a new experiment being conducted in some universities. It's called: "iPod Classroom", by some people. You can get your seminars from school on your iPod. There are good advantages to this, for example it makes life quick and easier for students. It makes teachers jobs easier. Unfortunately there are disadvantages to this as well. For example not everyone has or can afford an iPod. It can easily be stolen. This system also depends on the responsibilty of the students. Personally, I think it would be an advantage.



With the iPod seminars, teachers are automatically asked to record all of their seminars to put them on eclass. With this system, students who have two seminars scheduled for the same time could just go to one seminar, then later, go on eclass and download the
seminar they've missed.This doesnt necessarily mean that you dont have to go to your seminars. It is intended to help you with a seminar you have missed due to unforseen circumstances. It is also there to help you if you need to go back to the seminar because you forgot something. Going to seminars if and when you can is still very important.



It's also easier for teachers, as with this system, teachers have no need to repeat their seminars to the ones who've missed it.



As good as the iPod seminars system is, it unfortunately has a bad side to it. Not all students can afford an iPod to download the seminar. Not all students can afford a computer to go to eclass, therefore bringing us back to the way it already is now. For students in possession of an iPod must be careful are all times as it's easier to steal iPods.



In conclusion, I think that iPod seminars is an advantage and a disadvantage. The system has been set up to make it easier for them, so it is up to them to decide if the new iPod seminars program is either a good idea or a bad idea.

With the GOOD Comes the Bad

There are many good and bad things about technology, such as having the ability to talk to family and friends that live around the world. When you have a school project to do you do not have to go all the way to library to do your research, you can do it from the comfort of your own home and a little friend called the Internet. The Internet and computers provide many people with jobs as well as making other ones easier and more efficient such as, graphic designers, computer repairmen and the many employees of big computer companies like Microsoft.
Even as good as it sounds there are bad sides to technology. Children who use the Internet can sometimes find their way into talking to a stranger they don't even know and not think anything of it. Cyber predators are becoming more and more successful as technology developers because they find new ways to get to their victims, usually young children. Another bad side of technology is inappropriate websites and pop-ups that can be harmful for young children to see.
Last but not least, computer viruses can destroy important work and files on your computer as well as giving the sender a chance at getting hold of some personal information such as bank statements, address, family name, and phone numbers which in the wrong hands can cause a lot of trouble.
Overall, technology can be a good thing but it can also be a bad thing. But I think that if your careful and aware of what your doing bad things are less likely to happen. all the benefits overcomes the bad possibilities.