MySpace -
Since starting a MySpace page back in 2007 it has been basically sitting idle for the best part of four years. Only the odd post or two over this time and certainly not the attention my Facebook page has received. Originally I used it to keep in touch with mates from cricket, and it was great for listening to music(great also for killing downlod limit) but I find Facebook or listening to my ipod is much easier.
MySpace has a different appeal than Facebook because you can customise the 'skin' on the page and set it to play music when the page is loaded, etc... MySpace certainly didn't have the 'boxes' like the old facebook layout and it quickly lost it's glossy appeal. Most people I know don't use MySpace anymore!
Facebook -
Well, as far as being user friendly, it takes the cake. I find it much easier to navigate and use than MySpace and quite frankly where else could you throw sheep at people!
Facebook has changed considerably since it began and despite it's 'bad' publicity as long as you've got the security settings 'tight' then it is the social media of choice. As a medium to keep in touch with family and friends it is great, particularly if you have friends and family overseas (it's almost like they never left).
NING - Not sure why you would pay money for this!
Linked in - Not sure it will 'Power my career' (as advertised).
Monday, 18 April 2011
Google is Shutting Down Google Video
"If you have any videos uploaded to Google Video, you might want to make sure you've saved them. Google told users this weekend that it is shutting down the service." By Leslie Horn
View Article: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383691,00.asp
View Article: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2383691,00.asp
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Saturday, 9 April 2011
Saturday, 2 April 2011
#10 Online Image Generators
Now these are tools we use in ICT! For a few years now Online Image Generators have become more popular and the tool of choice for students when needing a flashy heading, title or pic, etc.... It doesn't take long either!
Myspace Picture Generator
Myspace Picture Generator
Friday, 1 April 2011
#9 - Virtual Worlds
Second Life
Well, so far I've found that Second Life is mostly used by 'gaming types' and those who love to spend their time in 'another world' online. While it is appears to be a highly imaginative and creative environment, I'm yet to see how using Second Life can be applied to my current teaching. I would further suggest that the amount of effort needed to set up and trial it's use, even with a small class, would be most complex and any benefit would be hard to gauge.
If our First Life takes so much effort and we generally don't have time for all the important things in our First Life, where will you find time for your Second Life?
Maybe, a whole new world of sitting behind your computer awaits!
Things to ponder:
"Escape to the Internets largest user-created, 3D virtual world community."
Why do we need to create a new world when we live in the REAL one? Is the reason only to escape reality?
Who will you be? The REAL Me! Why should I feel the need to create a fake reality and live out a fake existence.
What will you discover? Possibly that I have wasted too much time and met other not so real people!
'Second Life has a very poor retention rate for new users, the overwhelming majority of people who try it never come back. (Mitch Wagner http://blogs.computerworld.com/15638/second_life)
Link:
Education in Second Life: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Second_Life
Well, so far I've found that Second Life is mostly used by 'gaming types' and those who love to spend their time in 'another world' online. While it is appears to be a highly imaginative and creative environment, I'm yet to see how using Second Life can be applied to my current teaching. I would further suggest that the amount of effort needed to set up and trial it's use, even with a small class, would be most complex and any benefit would be hard to gauge.
If our First Life takes so much effort and we generally don't have time for all the important things in our First Life, where will you find time for your Second Life?
Maybe, a whole new world of sitting behind your computer awaits!
Things to ponder:
"Escape to the Internets largest user-created, 3D virtual world community."
Why do we need to create a new world when we live in the REAL one? Is the reason only to escape reality?
Who will you be? The REAL Me! Why should I feel the need to create a fake reality and live out a fake existence.
What will you discover? Possibly that I have wasted too much time and met other not so real people!
'Second Life has a very poor retention rate for new users, the overwhelming majority of people who try it never come back. (Mitch Wagner http://blogs.computerworld.com/15638/second_life)
Link:
Education in Second Life: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Second_Life
Saturday, 26 March 2011
#8 iGoogle
iGoogle is the newest way to bring all your daily tasks and interests together in 'one' easy to use, easy to waste time on, page! For anyone who is attracted to sparkly things or likes to procrastinate iGoogle is the easiest place for them to fill the day. Have I stirred the pot enough?
On a serious note I think iGoogle has many good features and it is a lot of fun to use. Like most Google tools it is quite easy to navigate and very easy to personalise. The only part that I don't really like about iGoogle was that I couldn't resize the boxes to the size I wanted, only minimise if needed.
As for working at Google, MOST people, if given the chance would love to work in a place that offers this relaxed environment. My questions are,...Where do they spend the rest of their life? Do they see their families?
On a serious note I think iGoogle has many good features and it is a lot of fun to use. Like most Google tools it is quite easy to navigate and very easy to personalise. The only part that I don't really like about iGoogle was that I couldn't resize the boxes to the size I wanted, only minimise if needed.
As for working at Google, MOST people, if given the chance would love to work in a place that offers this relaxed environment. My questions are,...Where do they spend the rest of their life? Do they see their families?
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