postings 5-27-07

I commented on Josh's blog and John's blog.

Blog 8 & 9 5-27-2007

What a quarter this has been..... I feel that because of my courseload and workload, I have been struggling in this class. I feel that I'm barely making it through this class and with the help of friends, I've hopefully fulfilled the requirements of this class. But I still need help! I have been introduced to alot of new things -- first, creating and designing a web page; 2nd - the del.ic.ious accounts; 3rd - blogging which I have become more acquainted with over the last three quarters; and 4th - podcasting. For my website, I used DreamWeaver and the tutorial site was helpful.

WOW!!! The lesson's learned from webdesign and using the web to teach -- I really believe that this is the wave of the future - technology and how to communicate with others. For me, podcasting was extremely interesting. At a future date when life isn't so hectic for me, I would like to revisit this webdesign and spend a little more concentrated time with it as well as the podcasting. I feel that I am a slow learner but once I have internalized the concepts they are there forever!!

Blog #7 - Video's 5-27-07

ok then - video's here I come..... I haven't frequented too many different websites until I started this series of three course from Fawn..... and the first website I went to see if it used videos was the Shaklee website..... and much to my chagrin, they have not incorporated the use of videos in their website....

so onto the next website...... which I have used in the past in my blog was the YouTube website and they obviously have many videos one can watch. Today, actually I used their site to do some research on the current 2008 Presidential race and watched some video's of Senator Barack OBama. I think one of the useful things about this site is the fact that you can find almost anything you want -- clips, highlights, etc. The search is limitless.

Other websites which incorporates the use of video are various news media. Some of them are Channel 10 TV, CNN, and FoxNews. They use video to enhance their new stories, interviews, documentaries, etc. I also believe it is interesting to get several different perspectives from the media. Generally speaking, they all give a slightly different point of view.

The last website is one that I just became a member of and that is MySpace. My children are all on this site and I thought it would be a good way to keep in contact with them and their friends..... I don't my way around this site very good but it is a start and I do know it uses and incorporates the use of video on this website.

Information for web project

A. Driving Decisions with Data:

B. Data-Driven Teachers:

C. Data-Driven Decision Making:

D. View the following Classroom Action Research website.
Read the content contained in the nine links on the left half of the screen. These include: Data Collection: The 5 W’s and an H; Techniques for Gathering Data; Guidelines for Analyzing your Data; Writing Prompts for Classroom Action Researchers; A Process for Analyzing your Data; Role of Participants in a Group; Ideas for you Final Write-up; Impact of Action Research: Final Reports to Spencer Foundation; and CAR and Special Education Services.

Comments 5-14-07

I commented on Laura's site and Peg's...

Blog # 6 Pod Casting 5-13-07

Okay... the closest thing I've come to regarding pods was some old movie that I watched years ago where people hatched from pods.... some alien movie.... and I didn't like it.... one never knew if the person was real or was a pod..... Then when ipods came out my son got one... hmmm.... whatever happened to the radio.....lol.... I have to assume that he listens to music on it....well, that's what he says.... what kids can do these days..... (I think I'm sounding like my mother now....lol....) so podcasting.... sounds like casting a fishing reel of some sort..... lol.... when does one have time to do all that.... and Laura R. calles it "pod nation".... hmmmm.... so I guess I'm going to have to go on a search..... will be back later to share my findings..... lol... hmmm... let's see what the wikipedia definition says..... podcasting. This blog must be the mother of podcasting.... check it out!!! This site has a bunch of pods... I'm going to enjoy this..... click here!!!!

I think I've found some instructional help for downloading the pod stuff... maybe this would be helpful for Peg.... since she was just a tad frustrated about this assignment.... another site... podcasting 101.... I think I'm on my way to finding some pods.... lol...

Foundations Class Hilliard Davidson - Resumes

Resume examples

Resumes Creative Job Search

Chronological/Functional Resume Examples

Creative Job Searches

Blog #5 - 5-3-07

My del.icio.us account.

Have not had the time to really explore this site.... I think it is interesting. I will be back here to comment more.... later....

I commented on Laura's site and John's site.

More comments 4-26-07

I commented on Scott Laslo's blog and Laura Robert's blog today.... I really am enjoying reading everyone's sites....

Comments

I've added some new pictures to my blog.... so go and take a look.... as well as finding a tennis clock to add to my site.... i think that is really cool... so if you're on my site and need to know the time.... wha la..... enjoy!

I've also commented on Mr. Browning's site and Adam's....

Blog #4 Fair Use

Discuss in detail and with some depth the concept of fair use. Link to websites that offer interesting images for use with alternative copyrights. What is creative commons licensing? What other sorts of licensing did you encounter?

What is the concept of "fair use?" The concept of "fair use" involves the illegal use of use of copyrighted material -- thus the enactment of copyright laws. It means that one may not use materials created by others without the permission of the owner. From what I read there are three areas of concern. The first area -- what is the purpose? and who will benefit from the use of the materials? The second area --what is the nature of the work? Is the material something that can be copyrighted? And thirdly, how much copyright has been put into the work? These are all questions to be considered. I think if one is going to use another person's work then credit should be given. It is just plain and simple.

What is Creative Commons Licensing? This is a license that allows one to use copyrighted material, but with some restrictions. For example, one might be only able to copy and distribute EXACT copies of a copyrighted material, one might be able to use copyrighted materials for non-commercial purposes, or use it in a particular way so that it gives credit to the owner/creator. I believe that it allows for a loophole in the copyrighting law.

Click here for the US Copyright Office - Fair Use Website.

Click here for A Teacher's Guide to Fair Use andCopyright.

Click here to go to the Creative Commons License Website.

These websites give great explanations, attention and detail to the above topic regarding copyrighting issues.

I think Laura did an awesome job on her post! Click here to jump to Laura's Land!! :)

Blog #3 & comments

I plan to create a website which will showcase my interests. I plan to have a tab that will open a site to my educational encounters not only as a student but what I plan to do when I graduate and teach. A tab for my children's adventures, a tab for my mom, a tab for my tennis adventures, and a tab for my Shaklee business. The audience that I'm targeting will be very varied because of all the different interests. I want the look of the site to be creative and interesting. The challenges that I have are finding the time and deciding what program to use to start this project.... Well, ta... ta... for now....

I have commented on Tia's site and Laura's site.

Blog #2 & More comments

Hi everyone! My three favorite sites, huh... ok... Well, my first favorite website would be my part-time business that I have called Reiss Enterprises. I have a Shaklee distributorship and it is a multi-level marketing company. The three major components are (1) vitamins and food supplements; (2) natural skin care products; and (3) nature-friendly home care products. I hope you enjoy the site!

The second favorite website is the USTA tennis website. I'm an avid tennis player and play on several leagues. It is sooo much fun. Everyone should develop over the course of their life some physical activity which will not only help to keep one in shape but also it is a good way to maintain some fun friendships.... :)

The third website is OSU. Since I am a current student here I am always accessing this site for class information, etc., especially in Fawn Winterwood's class.... :)

Each one of these websites are professionally designed and easy to navigate. The page layout/fonts/graphics are appropriate to each web and the pictures help you to know where you are at in the site. Yeah, I think my website will look like one of these..... lol.... :)

I commented on PrisonTeach's site and the site of Bryce Culver.

Posting a Comment for Week 2 April 2, 2007

I've been thinking about my website but haven't come up with an exact plan yet.... Sometimes the processing stage can take awhile... lol.... But I've been review other classmate blogs to see how they're doing...

It was fun going to Laura's Land and reading about her and how she got started doing the computer thing... lol.... I also commented on her blog .

I visited Peg's site and not only commented but also answered her question from the comment to my site from her.... It is all so interesting... Anyways, I'm looking forward to getting this project going!

Blog #1 3-29-07

Hi. I'm commenting on Adam's blog.... I'm also commenting on Karl's blog...
Please see previous blogs for my personal introduction.... Don't you just love the color PINK!!! I do!!! :)
So how will learning to design a website benefit me? It can benefit me in several ways..... I hoping that one day if I have a computer web design class -- that this class here will have taught me a few fundamentals in web design so I won't be teaching "cold turkey" and make a fool of myself..... "hands on" experience for me is the best way to learn.... Web design should also teach me something about organization and planning which will also assist in keeping one organized. I have always enjoyed Fawn's class ..... so this class should go well also.... I play tennis so I'm linking to the USTA website.... if you look around there long enough you will see my picture somewhere.... lol.... have fun!

Last comment posting

I commented on Tia's work!

Posting a comment

I posted to Richard's blog.

Posting a comment

I posted to Richard's blog.

Blot #10

I’ll assess the overall quality of your blog here. Visual appeal, content depth, insight expressed, use of graphic imagery, completeness (added links, image in profile; basically- made the most of what is available).

I don't think I took advantage of all the things that are available in the blog area. I was just overwhelmed with life and with the video project that that took precedence.

Thanks for this opportunity to be able to express ourselves via this blog!

Blog #9

Discuss the changes you notice in your understanding and skill with the technical resources and concepts we have used in class.

I think the more you work with a program the easier it gets and the skill level increases as with anything. One has to do the hard work to get the fun benefits... Nothing ever comes "free" or on a silver platter.

There is so much to learn and I don't think one will ever comprehend all the ways in which something can be done in a program!

Blog #8

Discuss ideas you have for how you might use video production professionally.

I've been working on my video at my church in the publications department and it has been quite fun. Several people have been curious as to what I am doing and some have even commented about me working on a project for them. It is amazing how things come together even when you're not trying. I have a strong faith in God and I think it is funny how the "coincidences" of life are not that but are the Hand of God working in our lives!! It has been a hard project but I look at the benefits and rewards and the benefits outnumbers the challenges!

I'm glad we did this project!

Post a Comment

I posted on Cindy's blog

Post #7

Explain the video you plan to make. Include (but don’t limit it to) discussion of what it is about, what you will use to make it, who is doing what, how you plan to work together, etc.

The movie that I am making is about my son's basketball season. This is his last year at his middle school and he is the captain of the team. I thought that if I could capture the memories of this season and make a movie about it, it would accomplish the goals of this class ; and it would also accomplish making some memories. I also thought that if it turned out good enough we could copy the movie and my son could give it to his classmates and a gift as well as the school could use it to promote their sports program. I am excited about getting this assignment accomplished. I am working on the project by myself but I've had help in getting pictures and video segments from the other parents who have children on both the boy's and girl's basketball team. This is the first year that both the girl's and boy's have gone to district and both teams brought back to the school -- the ultimate..... trophies!!! What an accomplishment they have had and I'm hoping to do the same. lol... :)

Blog #6

Discuss the process of creating your video. Discussion should include but not be limited to: how you chose your group, how you came up with your ideas, how (logistically as well as qualitatively) you worked together on the project.

The process of creating my video topic: hmmm.... I don't feel that I'm very creative and deciding on a topic was very difficult. However, via some discussion with classmates, I decided to piggyback on Mrs. C's idea of creating a basketball video of my son's basketball team. This would actually meet the requirements of this class as well as make a meaningful gift to the boy's basketball team. I've contacted the parents and all of them who took various pictures, etc. are willing to let me use them to create this video.... I'm working on this project alone and am hopeful that it will be fun, creative, and meaningful.

Posting a comment

I posted to Mrs. C. blog.

Blog 5

What do graphic design and page layout have to do with contemporary literacy and learning?

Another good question.... lol... I believe that we are living in a era where computer literacy is an absolute MUST! Graphic design provides a learning environment that fosters creative thinking and personal artistic development which influences one's literacy and learning. Today's students are more advanced because they have grown up with computers and have accquired many of the features necessary to be computer literate. Graphic design enables students to visualize many concepts that used to be in text form only. It also allows for a more interactive and fun way to learn!

For me, I just wish I had more time to play with these programs. It just takes practice and use to become good at this! :)

Comment on a Post

I commented on Richard Kayser's post.

Blog 4

Discuss ideas you have for how you might use page layout or newsletters professionally.

Hmmmm...... good question.... I think that page layout and/or newsletter could be taught in the classroom for student taking business courses. Since I'm taking courses to become a teacher this might be a good thing... lol....

When I did my newsletter project, I made a newsletter regarding my in-home business -- Reiss Enterprises -- which is a Shaklee Distributorship. For me in my Shaklee business, a newsletter would be really valuable to be able to stay in touch with consumers using my products and it would allow me to share new products, give out coupons, educate my clients regarding various products and to motivate my clients to purchase more products.

The options for using page layout and/or the newsletter is a varied as one's creativity.

Commenting on others

I commented on Tia's and Jenny's post on January 25, 2007!

Fun Blog

I'm a Shaklee user and love it. You might like to use some of their products as well that is if you're into health and nutrition. Click here for Shaklee!

Blog #3

The topic is to discuss how I must use image editing professionally.... hmmmm..... not sure.... my job currently is working at a tennis club and i don't use the computer much there.... when I graduate OSU in Business Education and possibly get a business teaching position I might be able to implement image editing in a classroom of students and help them to edit images..... I have volunteered at my church on several occasions in the communications department and possibly I could use image editing there. :) It has been a challenge learning and implementing PhotoShop.....

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Ouch, I'm feeling the pain of technology.... Difficulty doesn't even begin to describe what I'm experiencing in this class at the moment. I'm sure it will get better. One of my challenges is finding the time to play with PHOTOSHOP.... and then being able to perform the tasks that we have done in class.... This too shall pass and I will get these projects done!!1 :)

2nd post

Wow -- my experience with PhotoShop. Well, last week I volunteered at my church and helped the Multimedia Director with a project of resizing photo files. It was a good experience and got me more acquainted with PhotoShop. That was my first experience outside of this class.

As far as this class is concerned, I'm using pictures that a friend of mine took from alot of different areas in Europe. He lives there 1/2 of the month and then in Columbus the other half but he also travels alot when in the US. I'm looking forward to using some of the techniques in this class to recreate, redesign, etc. images. I'm not sure how I will use PhotoShop in the future but it may be in my course of study to teach at some point so this is great to study the basics now.

Introduction - 1st blog by Janet

Hi there.... My name is Janet and I'm a returning full-time college student majoring in Business Education at Ohio State University finishing my degree that I started some 30 years ago. I'm taking this course as it is required for my major. I'm interested in multi-media productions; and I hope to learn more about PhotoShop and how to make movies. I also own my own health and nutritional business -- Reiss Enterprises and work at it on a part-time basis. If you would like to contact me to order any nutritional supplement, please feel free to click here. I have three children -- a daughter, Rebekah, who is married to Justin and lives in Austin, Texas; a son, Dan, who was attending college at Columbus State; and another son, Steve, who is 14, attends Polaris Christian Academy and lives with me on a part-time basis.