Okay, I'm going to blog about blogging.
I don't think I fully understand the point of blogging. Is it supposed to be like an online journal that others can read? But why? To share ideas? Why blogging? Why not some other form of communication?
I suppose, because I haven't blogged before this class, that I don't get why someone would blog on a regular basis.
Why do you blog?
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Flickr Calendr 2007
After watching the Flickr Calendr 2007 video, I was suprised. A collection of pictures from hundreds of different people spoke so many words.
There were images of children from different countries, portraits of couples, protests, landscapes, etc. What was really interesting is the comments left on the video. Flickr actually contacted the members and infomed them of the video and let them know if their photo was included. The comments were overwhelmingly positive, and it was a creative way to organize a community of Flickr members and show how different they are.
Did you notice that the months of September, October, November and December had the final "e" removed? I thought that was a unique touch.
There were images of children from different countries, portraits of couples, protests, landscapes, etc. What was really interesting is the comments left on the video. Flickr actually contacted the members and infomed them of the video and let them know if their photo was included. The comments were overwhelmingly positive, and it was a creative way to organize a community of Flickr members and show how different they are.
Did you notice that the months of September, October, November and December had the final "e" removed? I thought that was a unique touch.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Do we love distasters?
As I was browsing through this weeks edition on The Chronicle, I came across an article that make me think for a long moment. Nathyn Gibson wrote an article titled "Why do we love disasters?" He states that "we act differently during a disaster compared to how we act in everyday life." I have to say that I agree.
After 9/11, America saw an enormous amount of patriotism. We reached out to those in need and everywhere you looked there was an American flag. Where are those flags now?
This past week many people sent food to flooded areas of NW Indiana and helped different cities by filling sandbags.
It's a little odd to me. Why does it take something like a disaster to show you care about your country and neighbors? Why not help out all the time?
I guess disasters make us take time out of our own busy lives and realize that others, too, need our attention. Wouldn't it be great if people were as helpful and caring at all times?
Thoughts?
After 9/11, America saw an enormous amount of patriotism. We reached out to those in need and everywhere you looked there was an American flag. Where are those flags now?
This past week many people sent food to flooded areas of NW Indiana and helped different cities by filling sandbags.
It's a little odd to me. Why does it take something like a disaster to show you care about your country and neighbors? Why not help out all the time?
I guess disasters make us take time out of our own busy lives and realize that others, too, need our attention. Wouldn't it be great if people were as helpful and caring at all times?
Thoughts?
Monday, September 15, 2008
Facebook and the flood
I've noticed that Facebook is an easy way to share pictures of bad weather. A lot of my friends have recently posted pictures from this weekend's flood. While, of course, you can see these images on the news, it's different when you see how the flood impacted people you actually know.
Also, a few months ago when the tornado touched down in Griffith and the surrounding cities were badly damaged, there were pictures posted as well. You get greater insight on how widespread the damage was.
On that note, I hope everyone stayed safe and that no one's house was damaged too badly.
Also, a few months ago when the tornado touched down in Griffith and the surrounding cities were badly damaged, there were pictures posted as well. You get greater insight on how widespread the damage was.
On that note, I hope everyone stayed safe and that no one's house was damaged too badly.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Seriously, Facebook is EVERYWHERE!
Ok, adding on to my privious post...
I was just browsing online for a dress to wear to a wedding next month. When I opened a site for a dress that I liked, I saw the familiar "F" icon under "share this product" on Carson's website.
So, just out of curiousity, I clicked the little "F." It took to to the sign-in page of Facebook. I signed it, and there was the dress, on my Facebook. There, I could write a review of the dress and post it on my Facebook profile to share with my friends. Go check it out on my page, it's there.
How funny. It's seriously everywhere! A Carson's website? Who woulda thought?
I was just browsing online for a dress to wear to a wedding next month. When I opened a site for a dress that I liked, I saw the familiar "F" icon under "share this product" on Carson's website.
So, just out of curiousity, I clicked the little "F." It took to to the sign-in page of Facebook. I signed it, and there was the dress, on my Facebook. There, I could write a review of the dress and post it on my Facebook profile to share with my friends. Go check it out on my page, it's there.
How funny. It's seriously everywhere! A Carson's website? Who woulda thought?
Monday, September 8, 2008
Facebook is everywhere!
Just another example of the huge popularity of Facebook...
I recently ordered a textbook from Chegg.com. It's a site where you can rent a textbook for a semester. It's a lot cheaper than buying the book. I figured if I don't think I'll use the book much after the class that this idea would work well.
Shortly after placing my order online, I received an E-mail from Chegg.com informing me that because I ordered from them, they are planting a tree. I noticed a lot of companies are doing this now. If you sign up to receive only online statements from many credit cards, they plant a tree in your name.
The E-mail also provided a link on how I can share that I helped the environment on Facebook. It stated "Share with your friends on Facebook that you planted 1 tree." I'm sure the main point of this is to advertise for them, but I thought it was interesting.
This is just a small example of the Facebook phenomenon and how rapidly the site is growing.
I recently ordered a textbook from Chegg.com. It's a site where you can rent a textbook for a semester. It's a lot cheaper than buying the book. I figured if I don't think I'll use the book much after the class that this idea would work well.
Shortly after placing my order online, I received an E-mail from Chegg.com informing me that because I ordered from them, they are planting a tree. I noticed a lot of companies are doing this now. If you sign up to receive only online statements from many credit cards, they plant a tree in your name.
The E-mail also provided a link on how I can share that I helped the environment on Facebook. It stated "Share with your friends on Facebook that you planted 1 tree." I'm sure the main point of this is to advertise for them, but I thought it was interesting.
This is just a small example of the Facebook phenomenon and how rapidly the site is growing.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Digital Natives
I feel a bit weird calling myself a digital native. Sure, I grew up using computers for pretty much everything, but it still feels odd. I have an Ipod, but rarely use it. Cell phones annoy me. I guess I think technology sometimes restricts us from fully living. I don't want a cell phone plastered to my ear while I'm driving, I'd rather enjoy the world around me, or even pay attention to the road. And while everyone else is at the gym - in their Ipod worlds - I'd like to take in my surroundings and be able to say "hi" to someone and them actually be able to hear me. Don't get me wrong, I like that technology is advancing, but I think people need to step back from their digital lives and move back to the real one every once in awhile.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
I've had a Facebook account for what seems like forever. After reading the article titled "How Mark Zuckerberg Turned Facebook Into the Web's Hottest Platform," I realized how much the site has changed since I joined.
I was a freshman in college when I set up a Facebook account. My friend Jenni encouraged me to do so. She went to Indiana University and I stayed local and went to Purdue Cal. We were able to share pictures and stay and contact easily. My friends list grew and soon almost everyone I went to high school with was on Facebook. I liked that I was able to keep in touch with some people that, if it wasn't for this site, I most likely would not have.
As for Zuckerberg, I find it inspiring that he turned down $1 billion dollars and chose not to sell his site. There's not many people who would do that. Facebook was something he created and something he felt connected with. No amount of money would persuade him to sell his invention to a company he didn't feel would be able to handle it correctly. I'm sure not many people would do the same.
I like the changes that have been made to the site. I don't interact with many people on the site other than my college friends, even though others are now allowed to join. I was one of those people that were very annoyed by the News Feed feature and first, but I grew to like it after some time.
I think Facebook has a long future with users of all ages and backgrounds. I enjoy being part of it and being able to stay in close contact to friends whom I don't see on a regular basis.
I was a freshman in college when I set up a Facebook account. My friend Jenni encouraged me to do so. She went to Indiana University and I stayed local and went to Purdue Cal. We were able to share pictures and stay and contact easily. My friends list grew and soon almost everyone I went to high school with was on Facebook. I liked that I was able to keep in touch with some people that, if it wasn't for this site, I most likely would not have.
As for Zuckerberg, I find it inspiring that he turned down $1 billion dollars and chose not to sell his site. There's not many people who would do that. Facebook was something he created and something he felt connected with. No amount of money would persuade him to sell his invention to a company he didn't feel would be able to handle it correctly. I'm sure not many people would do the same.
I like the changes that have been made to the site. I don't interact with many people on the site other than my college friends, even though others are now allowed to join. I was one of those people that were very annoyed by the News Feed feature and first, but I grew to like it after some time.
I think Facebook has a long future with users of all ages and backgrounds. I enjoy being part of it and being able to stay in close contact to friends whom I don't see on a regular basis.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Testing
I'm new to blogging, so I'm just testing this out. I'm excited to learn more about it! I began reading everyone's posts and I love how diverse they are. :)
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