Today I am feeling more confident in my abilities to handle the situations that may be thrown at me throughout this semester. The wiki project possibilities for the “Indianapolis” group sound rather inviting, and have definitely peaked my interest. I believe the FFA project could be interesting because of the possibility of learning about the FFA’s history. Although I am not medically educated, I also thought the HIV wiki could be a useful way for me/the team to learn more about the HIV community. Often the public does not understand the HIV community because it does not communicate with it. A wiki could help recently diagnosed HIV patients to join a more personal community in helping answer the many questions they probably have. The wiki for incoming medical students could also be of tremendous help for students that feel overwhelmed by 1) such a large medical campus and 2) getting the help needed to locate important people in the field of medicine.
On another note, I was so bored at work the other day I actually decided to thumb through the current People Magazine. This is something I do maybe once every six months because Hollywood is such a bore to me. Anyway, I noticed the “What’s in, and What’s out” page. I was rather intrigued to read that under the “What’s out” section the two online communities of MySpace and Facebook were listed. The comment read “Enough with people who tell us to contact them via their MySpace or Facebook page! Cant’ you just give us your e-mail address? We have no interest in seeing photos of you and your friends drunk and making fools of yourselves.” (People. Dec‘07/Jan’08 56) It seems to me the online community is the up-and-coming thing. Maybe the Midwesterners just have not caught on to it and it still seems new, whereas, it is considered “old hat” and boring in the Hollywood world.
I tried to get back online to see what new information Wired magazine had, but school work won out over an online magazine.
That is all for this week. I look forward to seeing who I am teamed up with and what wiki I will be helping to produce with my team.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Blog #2
Hello all. I came to a realization this week. I realized that I have unconsciously made a conscious effort since signing up for this class to learn everything I can about the different technologies I hear about through general conversations.
I realize to most people what I have learned is probably old school, but, to someone who is 38, has no children and does not own a television, I believe that I have come a long way. Now don’t get me wrong, I do watch movies on my computer and have become a real You Tube junky over the past few months. I enjoy watching old MTV videos, old commercials, and television shows from my generation. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed watching old Carol Burnette shows over the weekend. You Tube has definitely not left me lacking for continuous entertainment. If you don’t believe me, check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvsEx_SRJpU Have we women come a long way in just 40 years?
I have made a conscious effort to learn about the technologies because I do want to be a better educated person and understand what people are talking about. I came across a Wired magazine lying around the library where I work last September. I looked through it and found that it held some interest to me. Therefore, I made a decision to regularly check the magazine out online. I also looked more into this Guitar Hero that seems so popular. Wow, have you seen the website? I guess you all probably have. These communities truly amaze me. Like I mentioned in my first blog, when you are as private as I am, web communities truly amaze you.
Well, I have gone well-past my required word count. I will save more for the next blog.
I realize to most people what I have learned is probably old school, but, to someone who is 38, has no children and does not own a television, I believe that I have come a long way. Now don’t get me wrong, I do watch movies on my computer and have become a real You Tube junky over the past few months. I enjoy watching old MTV videos, old commercials, and television shows from my generation. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed watching old Carol Burnette shows over the weekend. You Tube has definitely not left me lacking for continuous entertainment. If you don’t believe me, check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvsEx_SRJpU Have we women come a long way in just 40 years?
I have made a conscious effort to learn about the technologies because I do want to be a better educated person and understand what people are talking about. I came across a Wired magazine lying around the library where I work last September. I looked through it and found that it held some interest to me. Therefore, I made a decision to regularly check the magazine out online. I also looked more into this Guitar Hero that seems so popular. Wow, have you seen the website? I guess you all probably have. These communities truly amaze me. Like I mentioned in my first blog, when you are as private as I am, web communities truly amaze you.
Well, I have gone well-past my required word count. I will save more for the next blog.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
My first blog on blogger
Technology. Hmmm, well that is a very large word in my vocabulary. However, it becomes smaller every day when I log onto my computer and communicate with people. Over Christmas vacation, I learned what those funky little tags with the US flag and a phone number located next to websites are for. I also learned about Skype, even signed up for it, as if I will ever use it or learn how to use it for that matter. Nevertheless, I am all-official with Skype downloaded to my computer.
I am a rather illiterate individual when it comes to technology. I skimmed through our textbooks for this class, and although everything sounds familiar, I could not begin to tell you how to use any of the products. Nor for that matter, do I really want to use most of the products. However, I do want to understand what is out there, and I believe this is just the class to educate me about the current products on the market. Who knows, I may at some point be able to carry on a semi-intelligent technological conversation with a library patron as technologically illiterate as myself!
In setting up this blog, I honestly can say I remember only one part of the textbook that I read. The quote is from page 77. “If you don’t have something to say, don’t start a blog. Please. I’m begging you.” This made me chuckle as I am a very private person who does not force my opinions on people. As I sit here fumbling through thoughts to write down, I just have to wonder what all I will have written in this blog by April 25th.
I am a rather illiterate individual when it comes to technology. I skimmed through our textbooks for this class, and although everything sounds familiar, I could not begin to tell you how to use any of the products. Nor for that matter, do I really want to use most of the products. However, I do want to understand what is out there, and I believe this is just the class to educate me about the current products on the market. Who knows, I may at some point be able to carry on a semi-intelligent technological conversation with a library patron as technologically illiterate as myself!
In setting up this blog, I honestly can say I remember only one part of the textbook that I read. The quote is from page 77. “If you don’t have something to say, don’t start a blog. Please. I’m begging you.” This made me chuckle as I am a very private person who does not force my opinions on people. As I sit here fumbling through thoughts to write down, I just have to wonder what all I will have written in this blog by April 25th.
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