Okay, I lied. One more post. I went through my posts and realized the video never uploaded into my slidecast. It is uploaded to Youtube and my video on the history of TOMS can be featured here.
I tried uploading it again on Blackboard but the link is no longer available to resend. I have no idea how it didn't go through the first time so I hope this can still be taken into account.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tie it with a bow... cause this class is wrapped.
I have a difficult time teaching myself how to create a website, especially when I know it can be used for future employers. I did a bit of editing, added a new picture, as well as add more information about my past work experience and about myself. The final e-portfolio can be viewed here.
As far as the class as a whole, there were parts I truly enjoyed. I did my senior comprehensive project on social networking, so when we focused on Twitter, Linked In and Facebook as ways of communicating, I was all ears. I was excited to learn new information about these sites as well as how these sites will change and develop as the years go on. When it came time to creating our own projects using websites such as Screentoaster as well as Slideshare, I found myself completely and utterly lost. I am a visual learner but learning from a tutorial I found does not always help. A more interactive learning environment would have been more stable for my learning style.
I am thankful for the sites and applications we explored further, such as Picnik, as well as Slideshare. It gave me more of an opportunity to learn about the history of TOMS Shoes which I chose as my semester long research project. I would love to work for that company one day, and if I do, I will have some bonus information to share with them when that day comes.
I also became a fan of searching for various blogs through Holy Kaw. For those of you who have not given it a go, please check it out. There is a blog for every person out there, based on your favorite topics, as well as the most absurd topics. Maybe one day, with our gained knowledge on Web 2.0 from Web Communication, we will all have a website featured on Holy Kaw. ... One can only dream.
Overall I enjoyed my time spent in Web Communication and look forward to all the updates technology will bring to my world in the years to come.
That's a wrap.
As far as the class as a whole, there were parts I truly enjoyed. I did my senior comprehensive project on social networking, so when we focused on Twitter, Linked In and Facebook as ways of communicating, I was all ears. I was excited to learn new information about these sites as well as how these sites will change and develop as the years go on. When it came time to creating our own projects using websites such as Screentoaster as well as Slideshare, I found myself completely and utterly lost. I am a visual learner but learning from a tutorial I found does not always help. A more interactive learning environment would have been more stable for my learning style.
I am thankful for the sites and applications we explored further, such as Picnik, as well as Slideshare. It gave me more of an opportunity to learn about the history of TOMS Shoes which I chose as my semester long research project. I would love to work for that company one day, and if I do, I will have some bonus information to share with them when that day comes.
I also became a fan of searching for various blogs through Holy Kaw. For those of you who have not given it a go, please check it out. There is a blog for every person out there, based on your favorite topics, as well as the most absurd topics. Maybe one day, with our gained knowledge on Web 2.0 from Web Communication, we will all have a website featured on Holy Kaw. ... One can only dream.
Overall I enjoyed my time spent in Web Communication and look forward to all the updates technology will bring to my world in the years to come.
That's a wrap.
iPads.
A few weeks ago my dad came up to campus for a visit. He was telling me about a recent business trip to California and it was on his trip where he jaunted to the Apple Store of South Coast Plaza. He had the opportunity to play around with the iPad and quickly became infatuated with the latest tool. When he told me this I knew there was no turning back. My father had made up his mind and my family would soon become proud owners of an iPad. He loves having new technology and letting the rest of the family members figure it out and enjoy it.
After having the iPad for two weeks, my younger brother has taken it over. He loves any piece of new technology. He always keeps up on his research, especially when it comes to tools and technology that truly captures his interest. He uses the iPad to go on the internet, especially when the home desk top computer is taken by another family member.
As simple a piece of technology the iPad is, it will take a while for the rest of society to catch on to the device. Because it is fairly new, it is extremely expensive. Not many individuals want to shell out $500 for a piece of technology that is less than two months old. People are skeptical about their technology but once they hear reviews and wait a while for the price to go down, it will catch on like the iPod did or the Macbook. Individuals take longer to feel comfortable when it comes to Mac products. I remember in November 2004 my family received our first iPod (another one of my father's spontaneous purchases). For Christmas that year it was the gift everyone and their mother received underneath the Christmas tree.
As far as my brush with this latest piece of technology, it has yet to happen. I am weeks away from getting addicted to playing with the iPad. I already know myself. It is weeks away from graduation and I find myself excited and sad to go home. I don't know if it's exciting or sad to finally get my hands on that iPad!? How can something so simple make me so obsessed?
After having the iPad for two weeks, my younger brother has taken it over. He loves any piece of new technology. He always keeps up on his research, especially when it comes to tools and technology that truly captures his interest. He uses the iPad to go on the internet, especially when the home desk top computer is taken by another family member.
As simple a piece of technology the iPad is, it will take a while for the rest of society to catch on to the device. Because it is fairly new, it is extremely expensive. Not many individuals want to shell out $500 for a piece of technology that is less than two months old. People are skeptical about their technology but once they hear reviews and wait a while for the price to go down, it will catch on like the iPod did or the Macbook. Individuals take longer to feel comfortable when it comes to Mac products. I remember in November 2004 my family received our first iPod (another one of my father's spontaneous purchases). For Christmas that year it was the gift everyone and their mother received underneath the Christmas tree.
As far as my brush with this latest piece of technology, it has yet to happen. I am weeks away from getting addicted to playing with the iPad. I already know myself. It is weeks away from graduation and I find myself excited and sad to go home. I don't know if it's exciting or sad to finally get my hands on that iPad!? How can something so simple make me so obsessed?
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Person of the Year -- 2006
We recently read an article from Time Magazine about their 2006 Person of the Year. When I found out I (and you, and your friends) were named the "Person of the Year" I was intrigued. How could this be? How did I go four years without knowing of this honor? (I mean, who doesn't like being recognized or honored?)
I found it interesting that Time Magazine chose 2006 as the year to give recognition to the individuals using web 2.0 as a second nature. I feel that I know more about web 2.0 in the year 2010 than I did in 2006. My education has furthered, as have my reasoning and ways for why I use the internet. Granted I was in high school when I had my first blogging experience but it did not last long. In 2008 I took a Political Communication course that relied heavily on blogging. In 2010 I am involved in two classes that rely on blogging, as well as interactions on a class wiki site, Second Life, podcasting and screencasting. If you asked me in 2006 what these configurations were, I would probably have no idea what it meant to podcast.
Personally, I feel Time Magazine gave this award to the general public too early. In 2010 we are much more advanced than we were at the end of 2006. At the same time, I understand we continually change along with technology. In 2006 we could never have imagined technologies such as the iPad or the popularity of creating and subscribing to podcasts by 2010. This leads me to ask one question: because we as a society are continually advancing with technology, should we continue to get "Person of the Year" awards every few years because we continue to one-up ourselves?
I found it interesting that Time Magazine chose 2006 as the year to give recognition to the individuals using web 2.0 as a second nature. I feel that I know more about web 2.0 in the year 2010 than I did in 2006. My education has furthered, as have my reasoning and ways for why I use the internet. Granted I was in high school when I had my first blogging experience but it did not last long. In 2008 I took a Political Communication course that relied heavily on blogging. In 2010 I am involved in two classes that rely on blogging, as well as interactions on a class wiki site, Second Life, podcasting and screencasting. If you asked me in 2006 what these configurations were, I would probably have no idea what it meant to podcast.
Personally, I feel Time Magazine gave this award to the general public too early. In 2010 we are much more advanced than we were at the end of 2006. At the same time, I understand we continually change along with technology. In 2006 we could never have imagined technologies such as the iPad or the popularity of creating and subscribing to podcasts by 2010. This leads me to ask one question: because we as a society are continually advancing with technology, should we continue to get "Person of the Year" awards every few years because we continue to one-up ourselves?
Monday, April 12, 2010
TOMS Shoes podcast
The time has come. Officially. My first podcast is up and ready for the world to learn about TOMS Shoes. My podcast is a day late due to my computer having difficulties uploading the audio (yet again).
The whole experience was one for the books. Many steps were included in making this podcast, such as research on the company, researching songs from Creative Commons, finding pictures, and giving the presentation my own twist. I chose pictures that captured Blake's essence and kind spirit, which is bright and inviting. The pictures with children and Blake define what it means to buy TOMS Shoes. The emotional appeal shown in the pictures in helping others in need, I hope, inspires others to lend a hand and help others. I truly believe it is our duty to help others. We do not need to buy TOMS Shoes in order to help people but it is one of the many ways we can bring a smile to another's face.
From this podcast I hope I was able to educate individuals who were not aware of the organization. I also hope Blake's journey inspires others to help others who cannot help themselves.
One shoe at a time.
The whole experience was one for the books. Many steps were included in making this podcast, such as research on the company, researching songs from Creative Commons, finding pictures, and giving the presentation my own twist. I chose pictures that captured Blake's essence and kind spirit, which is bright and inviting. The pictures with children and Blake define what it means to buy TOMS Shoes. The emotional appeal shown in the pictures in helping others in need, I hope, inspires others to lend a hand and help others. I truly believe it is our duty to help others. We do not need to buy TOMS Shoes in order to help people but it is one of the many ways we can bring a smile to another's face.
From this podcast I hope I was able to educate individuals who were not aware of the organization. I also hope Blake's journey inspires others to help others who cannot help themselves.
One shoe at a time.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Posting with my Podcast...
My first podcast is complete ... almost?
I am currently attempting to upload my MP3 track onto my Slideshare account. I found the process of podcasting is intriguing but embarrassing. It took some courage to take a breath and start my script. Because it was the first time I did a podcast I was excited to share the history and importance of TOMS Shoes but feel my nervousness might have given a different impression on the subject. I found at times my voice was fast and shaky but towards the end of the script I felt relief and I could hear that in my voice. I look at this chance as the way I view technology. At first I am unsure but once I get the hang of it I feel relief and sad to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I felt very accomplished at the end of the record.
I chose the song "Progress" by Hoax on Creative Commons. I chose this song because I loved the energy of the song. It also connects well with the history and impact of TOMS because it is a fairly new company, having made its first donation in 2006. I also feel the title of this song goes well with how I view technology, more specifically podcasting. I feel discouraged because the website is not allowing any of the girls to upload their podcast at this current time. The podcast has been done for a while but knowing the podcast will not upload when it has been saved multiple times as an MP3 form is annoying. The podcast was completed well before the deadline of 11:59 EST.
As for the process of the slidecast, I used Garageband on Mac to record my podcast. I connected that with the music "Progress" by Hoax from Creative Commons. I then turned my Garageband link into an MP3 file in iTunes. I went to upload the song to my slidecast on slideshare.net but it was not uploading. Because I am not uploading the link right now I will upload it when the site is not shut down. My slideshare can be viewed here.
I am currently attempting to upload my MP3 track onto my Slideshare account. I found the process of podcasting is intriguing but embarrassing. It took some courage to take a breath and start my script. Because it was the first time I did a podcast I was excited to share the history and importance of TOMS Shoes but feel my nervousness might have given a different impression on the subject. I found at times my voice was fast and shaky but towards the end of the script I felt relief and I could hear that in my voice. I look at this chance as the way I view technology. At first I am unsure but once I get the hang of it I feel relief and sad to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I felt very accomplished at the end of the record.
I chose the song "Progress" by Hoax on Creative Commons. I chose this song because I loved the energy of the song. It also connects well with the history and impact of TOMS because it is a fairly new company, having made its first donation in 2006. I also feel the title of this song goes well with how I view technology, more specifically podcasting. I feel discouraged because the website is not allowing any of the girls to upload their podcast at this current time. The podcast has been done for a while but knowing the podcast will not upload when it has been saved multiple times as an MP3 form is annoying. The podcast was completed well before the deadline of 11:59 EST.
As for the process of the slidecast, I used Garageband on Mac to record my podcast. I connected that with the music "Progress" by Hoax from Creative Commons. I then turned my Garageband link into an MP3 file in iTunes. I went to upload the song to my slidecast on slideshare.net but it was not uploading. Because I am not uploading the link right now I will upload it when the site is not shut down. My slideshare can be viewed here.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The World is Flat
After watching Thomas L. Friedman's lecture on "The World is Flat" I have come to realize exactly how far the world has come in producing and transforming technology. When I wake up in the morning I head straight to my computer to catch up on e-mails and messages on Facebook. I am able to do this because of the browser, which Friedman states, brought the internet to life. We as web users have the ability to choose what we want to search and publish on the internet because we have an internet browser. I currently opened up the Firefox browser to log onto Blogger.com to write this post. Browsers also give us the option to tag various websites, deeming them "favorites". The internet is all about making it your own. It is about making it what interests you and how the internet will best serve your work and leisure abilities.
Friedman states "global economic playing field is being leveled and you Americans are not ready". WHAT? This quotation has me dumbfounded. Every time I turn on the television I see MAC coming out with the latest invention, whether it be an iPad or an updated version of the computer or the iPod. New updates and inventions are shown to the American public on a daily basis. The only thing I can think of that would make sense in regards to Friedman's statement is that the technologies are constantly changing and Americans are not ready because every time a new technology emerges Americans are just getting used to the "old" technology.
With the Digital Natives, such as myself and the individuals younger than me, we find ourselves adapting every day. We see our favorite browser needs updating and we download the latest version. It will finish downloading and look different, therefore we must adapt to the changes being set in front of us. We learn by example but also by spending a good portion of our time on the internet and the computer for class work. Classes have adapted their learning patterns as well giving the students more work on the internet and computers rather than with a pen, pencil and a piece of paper. Computer work is more interactive, especially with the amount of programs individuals can join and use for collaboration.
So when I log off this site and log off my browser, I know the latest edition will soon enough pop up looking for a download. I'll be ready to click and allow because I am ready to adapt.
Friedman states "global economic playing field is being leveled and you Americans are not ready". WHAT? This quotation has me dumbfounded. Every time I turn on the television I see MAC coming out with the latest invention, whether it be an iPad or an updated version of the computer or the iPod. New updates and inventions are shown to the American public on a daily basis. The only thing I can think of that would make sense in regards to Friedman's statement is that the technologies are constantly changing and Americans are not ready because every time a new technology emerges Americans are just getting used to the "old" technology.
With the Digital Natives, such as myself and the individuals younger than me, we find ourselves adapting every day. We see our favorite browser needs updating and we download the latest version. It will finish downloading and look different, therefore we must adapt to the changes being set in front of us. We learn by example but also by spending a good portion of our time on the internet and the computer for class work. Classes have adapted their learning patterns as well giving the students more work on the internet and computers rather than with a pen, pencil and a piece of paper. Computer work is more interactive, especially with the amount of programs individuals can join and use for collaboration.
So when I log off this site and log off my browser, I know the latest edition will soon enough pop up looking for a download. I'll be ready to click and allow because I am ready to adapt.
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