Monday, June 22, 2009

LibraryThing

This is a wonderful tool to have. Library thing can be used to do research and it can be used for personal reading as well. The biggest thing that I like about LibraryThing is that you have access to your favorite books anywhere there is a computer with Internet. Fun project I will defiantly be using this in the future.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Pro's & Cons of digital portfolios

Pro's
The biggest pro to using any of these tools to produce a professional portfolio is that it makes it easy for employers to get your information and professional work history without you having to mail, email and/or fax a resume.
Another pro to using any of the three websites is employers can get a feel about what type of person you are based on personal information submitted during the registration process for these sites.
by using these professional profile networking websites is you are exposed to the world meaning greater possibilities in the job market
Con's
My Biggest concern with using these websites is the exposure of ones personal information
Another con is there is a possibility that your information might not get seen by potential employers.
There are too many of these kind of tools on the internet. This can be very confusing to keep track of.

Wayne's Portfolio

This was a great assignment. Once I fully understand how to use it I can defiantly see myself applying this to my life professionally.
http://sites.google.com/site/wayneatc/

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Podcast Search Engines

I really did not find this assignment as interesting as the other assignments. Im not even sure if I put my podcast on google reader the right way. I think it is really easy to find podcast related to what ever subject you are looking for the only down side is validity of information.

Wayne-

YouTube Experience

I enjoy watching videos in youtube. The main reason that I look at the website is because you can always find a good laugh on youtube. The reason I chose the Bill Cosby video is because I feel that everything he said was real and I could relate to what he was saying. Using youtoube to teach classes is a wonderful idea because for one they are always fun and they are easy to find. I think one of the best components of youtube is the ability to share videos with who you want. Having the ability to share the videos ensures that students/peers get the right video, just like how we do for class.

Wayne-

Searching Technorati

Technorati?

Technorati is a great tool for searching the web for whatever you want to look for and more. It was a great experience because it is very easy to use and it taught me that I can find any information I want by using one website. This tool also gives you information about things that are associated with your key search word. I would defiantly recommend this tool to anybody. Technorati makes searching the web for information easier, faster and you get legit information

Wayne-

NERDS

Del.icio.us

Del.icio.us?

I absolutely love this tool. It allows me to have access to all my websites from anywhere on any computer. I defiantly can see the potential in this tool. Doing research, NO PROBLEM! this tool makes research easier because not only are you getting access to the information you have but you have access to information on the same topic that someone else might have server. I can honestly say that a person can organize everything that they have to do on the Internet by using this site. In my opinion this tool basically makes every computer your computer because no matter where you have access to your favorite websites. This tool rocks! I would reccomend this tool to anybody!

Wayne-

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Family Time

Spending time with family is very important. You never know when those you love will be gone, so charish every moment like its your last. Avoid holding grudges and agree to disagree and move on, life is too short. Encourage one another to be great. Remain loyal and honest to those around you. Never forget to tell those you love I LOVE YOU!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Technology and Kinesiology

This assignment was pretty cool I setting up that facebook account has reunited me with some friends that i haven't talked in a while. I got to admit all this blogging and twittering is a lot of work but its fun. It is an outlet to express your feelings. I really am interested in learing more about this RSS stuff it seems a little complicated I'm so use to the old way to find information I guess I just have to learn to adjust!

Wayne-

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Technology in the classroom

I really like the idea that a person can earn a college degree online. In these tough times its hard to get an education while supporting your self and family financially. Between working two jobs and trying to find time to spend with my family I would have never found time to persue my masters degree if it wasn't for technology. Although there are many pro's to takeing advantage of this technology there are also some con's. I will have to say that the biggest con to this is that you dont get the interaction with your classmates and professors like in a traditional setting. Having that interaction can make or break a person depending on how foucused they are and where their priorities stand. All in all its great and I like it!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Who's Wayne C. Thomas

I am the man with the master plan.