Last Week of 535

This week class was by far the most relaxing week! Ha! I know we did not have any assignments to do but yes, it was much needed. After reviewing my most recent post about twitter and mixing it with my personal life I will delete my peers from school as my friends and make another one for educational resources.  I find that very funny that this was all mentioned this week because my sister and I were just talking about twitter for business and personal life. With that being said, I will re-add you all under another twitter account. Thank Nate and Curtis for the advice.  Again, I only added you all for this class.

I can see my self using my Google Site I made for the class more than I will use twitter for education. I do see the reasons for using twitter for education NOW. More than likely I am using my Google Site. With my that I will be updating basic computer information. Helping others understand computer terms and how to use it. I plan to use my site as a learning center/informational center.  I will also like individuals to upload work and let me grade/look at them.

Proving that things are done correctly, I will have the file cabinet available. If the work was sent via email or file cabinet it will automatically come to me.  If a person says they sent it and it was not sent to me I would meet via Skype or Google hangout and screen share.  I can also make a screen cast, showing individuals how to send work to me.

On my Learning Area site, I do have a resource area, just if individuals need help or information on how to do something. Having the time is not a problem for me.  Since WIFI is offered everywhere, I can get in touch with individuals. After six PM would be the best time to reach me, but who knows if this will stay the same. So devoting time will be something to consider.

Having a timeline on your wikispace or Google Site seems very important.  It's easier for the viewer to know what they are going to access and what they are looking for.  Having the timeline, causes less problems and headaches.  Also, a timeline should always be updated when you update a new side item, adding or deleting.

I really enjoy this class, I felt I was more involved and learned more information about Google sites, twitter, and web 2.0 apps. I'm excited for the next class. It seems like now I'm learning more information and different things. I was use to the basic computer technology and the how to's.  I enjoyed my group as well, they all were a great help-- Kristy, James, and Nate. Thanks so much.

I'm ready for the next one!

Putting it all together

This week was easier for me. I did look at other web 2.0 apps for our assignment and there are so many different cool ones. Some of them that I explored was livemeetings, hall.com, and zumko. I enjoyed all three of those. Hall.com reminds me of what we do now (online classroom).  Virtual classrooms! After more of the web 2.0 apps I think there are going to be more online classrooms. When I hear people going back to school they are looking for online classes. I mean it is better and it goes around your schedule (depending on which school you attend).

Making a Google website was cool. A little of challenges for me. I noticed when you choose a theme you cannot change the size of the boxes you would like to type in. So you may have more space before you get to the other box to type another text. I think mines turned out well. I did enjoy doing it though. Here is mines----> Click me

Screencasting- Entry Four!

This week I learned a lot about screencasting and podcasting. Laurence tweeted information on the iPad apps for screencasting and I actually downloaded all the FREE one's. ha! I noticed they do the same so I am going to work with them all tonight and see which one I like the best to place as my assignment.  This class has thus far been amazing. Since I am learning a lot of things that I never knew. I am more excited because I can actually download apps for education on my iPad.


This week reading has been amazing and again a learning experience for me. I learned how to use the iTunes for podcasting. I learned about different audio features. i.e Audacity, that is to create and edit MP3 files. Easier one's were mentioned like Podomatic.com and Odeo.com, these are made to do them easier and less work. I really enjoyed this chapter and this week work.

Week three and a horrible holiday break

I just need to say: These past two weeks I wanted to call a vacation but could not call a vacation. When I say no rest, I mean NO REST at all. My uncle was rushed to the hospital late Tuesday night and passed away Wednesday. I had to work, then attempt to do Christmas shopping, church Sunday morning and slept all Monday, back to work, then funeral this passed Wednesday, then work again. I was off for new years, but going to church threw my body off so I slept again Monday. I tried to do some work and the only thing I got done was my Flickr account. My body is TIRED. I do not know what to do, at time I want to quiet but I know I can do better than that. 

So clearly, I am still here.  I read chapter five but it felt like I read it before. o_O But I am excited like everyone else to learn more about the RSS. I have used Google alerts and now I am going into Google reader to start my free account. I like how the book describes different ways to use it and why would should use it.  I also like how the google reader list the blogs you are following on your home page. I was like huh at first lol, very cool site. The RSS feed is for everyone because it's easy point, blank, and simple. Especially a person doing research. Like the book said, it's doing research for you 24/7. All you have to do is read about it.  I would do a RSS for technology and the latest electronics as of right now.

I hope I am ready for class on Thursday and Happy new year to all.