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Lerning Journal Entry #5

In the previous Learning Module we talked on Facebook about Peer to Peer file sharing and illegal and legal downloading of content. Being a DJ this was a topic on which I had a lot to share with others. Also we covered a few more Web 2.0 tools such as Voki, Kizoa, Webresizer, and another one we didnt get to use but looks really neat called Codebaby.
Voki was used to make a text to speak avatar which we used to explain ideas for our final project. Webresizer is a good tool that can be used to optimize images for the web. This is important so that large images dont cause webpages to load very slowly. This effect can cause users of the site to lose interest by having to wait. Kizoa was a tool used to make an online slideshow. I have included mine in the previous post. Other applications are far more advanced for this type of video but this was a nice tool to make a quick simple video without the need for software and can be embedded right on a webpage. Codebaby looks like a great tool that I would love to use in the future. It uses on screen animation to advise users how to navigate around your website and can even explain your product or service to clients. It can be a little pricey but certainly a tool for the future.

I feel that I put much more time than usual into the facebook discussion than usual. This is most likely due to the topic. I am very passionate about the topic as downloading music is a big part of my business and I pay thousands of dollars each year to obtain content the legal way, knowing that my competitors are not. This has become a big problem in the world and I wish they could solve it. But when one site is shut down five more pop up in its place. It's a never ending battle for the music industry.

New Terminology
Freeware - Software the author allows you to download but has limits and is copyrighted
Shareware - Software you can download and demo but must purchase for permanent access
Web Based Learning - Delivery of education over the internet

Voki - Web Lab 12

Key West Slideshow

Key West Trip 

Learning Journal Entry #4

In learning module 4 we learned about some web 2.0 tools such as document sharing and social networking. We also had a discussion about face to face communication over digital communication. Even though I believe face to face communication is more important even in the digital age we live in there are some perks to digital communication such as convenience. But it was also nice to see some of the younger kids views on the discussion. For document sharing we learned how to share content and collaborate on projects using google docs. Also we used a tool known as Glogster to create digital posters teaching other students about various web 2.0 tools they can use. My glog was created on a social networking site used for business called LinkedIn although I found many of the other students glogs useful in helping me understand tools like Tumblr, PowToon, Instagram,GoToWebinar and even more on LinkedIn which I have previously posted in my Blog and can be viewed below. Social networking is something I use on a daily basis and it was nice to learn more about the tools out there that are available to me.


I feel the effort I put into these lessons was good. I read chapter 4 in our book on Communicating Online before starting the module and stayed on top of all of the assignments.


New Terminology 
Google Docs
PowToon
Webinar
WIKI
Courtesy Copy
Blind Courtesy Copy
Glogster