Module 10 --Presentation on Bloglines

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Module 10 --reviewing the social software I selected(Bloglines)

A summary of the software and its features:

Bloglines(http://www.bloglines.com/)is a web site with aggregator software operating in the background. Aggregators are software that enable users to subscribe to RSS feeds by linking the software to the URL of the information's XML file. The aggregator will then regularly access the XML file in order to determine if new information has been added, and access and present the information in human readable form.

By subscribing to the "feed" on the content that is created on a particular Weblog you no longer have to visit the blog itself to get it, the content comes to you instead of you going to get it.

Its limitations and good points:

You can access it form anywhere you have an Internet connection and setting up an account is easy.

After establishing your Bloglines account, you can login with your e-mail address and password.
This will take you into the Bloglines aggregator where you can check on the latest arrivals of content from the blog and other information sources you have subscribed to.

You can also set up a blog account by clicking the My Blogs tab near the top of the left panel.

Bloglines automatically includes links to the blog and news feeds that you subscibe to through your aggregator. This way, other people can read what you are reading. This is something to be cautious of, though it can also be extremely powerful as a way to give students access to selected information. If you do not like this feature it can also be switched off.

Bloglines does not allow the upload of images to their servers so you will need to get the file onto a web server in some other way.

ImageShack is a free online service that will host images for you. Upload your file to their servers, and they provide a URL that will link the picture into your weblog. (http://imageshack.us/)

What Bloglines lacks is the ability to dramatically customize your blog page to establish a personal look and feel. To make a more professional blog use Blogger.com.


How it could possibly be used in the distance education environment.

One example is how I used it in this course. I was able to keep track of whenever a new posting was made on any of the Blogs of my fellow classmates.

Under Additional Features --at the bottom left side of the page the instructor could click on Tell A Friend. This allow the instructor to send a list of feeds through an email that the teacher thinks may be of importance to the class.

Moule 9 Assignment 1

To see my Raptivity example go here.


This was a very friendly program. I loved playing with it and wish I could buy it.

Camtasia--new link

lets try this link.

My take on Stardust Team Assignment Group Project

The one tool that I think that is the most promising is high speed internet delivery. This does not rely on voice, text or audio but they all rely on it. If a person wants to use these successfully and without allot of frustration they need reliable fast internet. I have dial up :-(

Assignment 1: Google Talk

I have used Google Talk this week and talked to a few classmates. I like the chat feature and have used it more than the call feature. I have dial up and the call feature is to choppy to use to be of much use. I did use it to get my son to come up stairs a few days ago. He has a Google account already and was surprised when his computer started to ring.

This could be used for distance learning. You can see when your classmates are online and they can see when you are. If you have a question you can ask them then instead of waiting for office hours and vise-a-versa. I think it is more convenient.

google talk account

sadoran@gmail.com

Assignment 3 Create Survey

The findings that I received:
I had 100% completion.
Everyone took the survey between 5 + 11 PM
Everyone feels comfortable using the computer (a 5 on a 1-5 scale w/ 5 being the highest)
75% used the computer for the first time before they were 10.
50% use the computer to pass the time.

My experience with SurveyMonkey has been positive. I think if you want a more in depth survey you will have to pay the extra amount, but for little surveys-like end of class reviews this would work good.

Assignment 4:SnagIt

You can go to www.edutopia.org and see the magazine on line.

Assignment 3:Create Camtasia Video Project

Hi,
This video is a tutorial on using Ulead COOL 3D Studio. I had a lot of problems getting this one to render.


It is up --but be warned it is a very large file.

Assignment 2: Camtasia PowerPoint

This is the same PowerPoint as the other one but it looks more pleasing to the eye when you use Camtasia.

Assignment 1: Impatica for PowerPoint

My PowerPoint is on Portals and Podcasting. I like this program but I can tell that I still need to work on my basic PowerPoint layout.

Five Common Web Site Design Flaws

Module 5 link

I have been having trouble posting my link at work for the video and my internet at home is down.



So here is my link for the video : www.sandradoran.com/Module5_mpeg2video.avi

My Podcasting Experience

I thought it was pretty easy when the technology worked. I would make the podcast at work when I could find time and then I would have to post it at home because I wasn’t able to at work. The hardest part was trying to think about something to talk about.
I liked being able to add theme music and using Audacity was really easy and fun.
The two podcasts that I would like to mention are: Pam Miller’s and Bessie Nkonge’s.

I like the way Pam changes her voice during the podcast and adding the music clips inside. I know that mine is monotone but I think that is because I need to get over thinking about the way I sound. I think that most of the time we are harder on ourselves.
Bessie’s I liked not only because of her accent but the way she had her series laid out. You could see an improvement as she went along.
My suggestions for improvement on my podcast include many things – practice, have more information, more of a theme, guest speakers, and work longer on.

Top 15 geek blog sites

1) Lifehacker


www.lifehacker.com



2) IT Toolbox Blogs


http://blogs.ittoolbox.com



3) Valleywag


http://valleywag.com



4) Kotaku


http://kotaku.com



5) Danger Room


http://blog.wired.com/defense



6) Gizmodo


http://gizmodo.com



7) O'Reilly Radar


http://radar.oreilly.com



8) Techdirt


http://www.techdirt.com



9) Groklaw


http://www.groklaw.net



10) Hack a Day


http://www.hackaday.com



11) Engadget


http://www.engadget.com



12) Feedster


www.feedster.com/feedpapers/Technology



13) Forever Geek


http://forevergeek.com



14) Rough Type


www.roughtype.com



15) Smorgasbord


www.smorgasbord.net

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Review on Audacity

I thought that using Audacity was easy. I am really enjoying learning about these new things. I wish I had more time to experiment with them.

Well anyways here is my file that I converted from a wav.

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