Thing 13 edit a wiki

Task completed. I hadn't used wetpaint before - interesting. I linked me to favourite blogs - I think.

Anyway Task completed.

Thing 12 - Read about Wikis

I read about Wikis - Once again this is familiar to me & I am user freindly. Task completed.

From wikipedia:

A wiki is a website that uses wiki software, allowing the easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked Web pages, using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor, within the browser.^[1][2] Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites, to power community websites, for personal note taking, in corporate intranets, and in knowledge management systems.

Knowledge already known but reinforced! ok.

These are really useful tools.

Thing 11 – Discover Del.icio.us

Task completed - I have bookmarked for ages - this is abit below diploma level I think!

Thing 10 – Social networking

I listened to the video 'social networking' in plain english - yeap I understand this basic stuff - facebook & myspace are both great avenues of social interaction on the web. I have been using these things for years................

Thing 09 – Explore Slideshare

I have used slideshare before - it is an excellent resource for online learning. I am a huge fan of power point slides & have been using this type of presentation for years. Great site....

Thing 08 – Investigate YouTube

I have used, watched, copied & pasted youtube stuff for years. It is a useful tool & good site if you can ignore the rubbish that is also on it. Task completed.

Thing 07 – Play with Flickr

I took the tour & I also realised that:

There are 5 simple ways to upload your photos and videos to Flickr

• via the Flickr Uploadr (available for both PC and Mac)
• via iPhoto, Aperture, or Windows XP plugins
• via our upload web page
• via email
• via various free third-party desktop programs

My favourite photo -

I played around on the site - Yes it is good, but I use pacaso, photoshop, wackit & other sources. They are all good it is just a matter of having the time to use the resource. But it was good & I will later use it should I need it.

Thing 06 – Comment on a blog post

1 comments:

Sharn's IT said...

Hello Scott,

I love what you have done with your blog - some points are really interesting

sharn

I posted this on Scott Writer blog spot. Like other things - I do comment on blogs & have for years.

Thing 05 – Subscribe to blogs

I have subscribed to blogs for ages - - I followed the web2 instructions for the opml file.

I clicked on the manage subscriptions link on the bottom left of the page, then I selected the import / export link along the top.

Thing 04 – Create an RSS reader account

I have been using google reader for some time now. I love it as I get the latest news & updates automatically without having to search for updates... It is really great!!!

I have subscribed to Frankston Bits It Planning and Frankston Bits Networking. The written part of the lessons of the above subjects came regularly onto my computer via these feeds.

I have also subscribed to feeds from Major League baseball and lots of well-being sites. I also use it for IT development such as css, php, java, databases - sql etc..........

Thing 03 – Create a blog & register it

My Task

1. Setup a blog for yourself. Be sure to keep a record of your username and password – you’ll need these every time you log into Blogger to write a new post.
2. Add an entry to your blog about how you found the ‘extend your browser’ task.

I did watch the blog in common English video, but I am not convinced I will ever really like blogging.. who knows I guess time will tell?

This was done ages ago, I just never updated it.

I made my first blog last year with netorking & I really am old school - I don't like blogs!

Alas - I have done it & although I have done this work ages ago - I will now upload it all to this blog. 23 things as ok, but a little late in my studies..... At diploma level we have covered most of this.. but it is interesting to do it formally.

Thing 02 – Extend your browser

Install 3 search plugins and 2 add-ons to your browser.:

I watched a video that took me through the process of installing search plugins and add-ons.
I have been using search plugins and add-ons for years, but I did find this video interesting.

Use the search box, selecting “Manage search engines…” and then “Get more search engines...” in Firefox, or “Find More Providers” in Internet Explorer.

I am a huge Firefox fan & use is much friendlier when it comes to the number and variety of add-ons available.

The Firefox add-ons site will automatically detect which version you’re using and let you know if there’s a problem with a particular add-on.

Morning Coffee:

This extension lets you organize websites by day and open them up simultaneously as part of your daily routine. This is great if you read sites that update on a regular schedule (like webcomics, weekly columns, etc.).

I knew most of this already but it was an ok exercise to do.

Thing 01 -Read about the program

23 Things is online learning program that looks like alot of fun. I think I will learn heaps & enjoy the tasks.
It covers:

1. blogging,
2. RSS news feeds,
3. wikis,
4. podcasting,
5. online applications,
6. video and image hosting sites.

Tasks: Write one or two paragraphs about the online activities as I do them.