Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Week 14- Using Games for teaching and learning
In class we learned about Second Life, which is a place where you can create your own personal Avatar. To me, this is a bit creepy. You can create a person with their own outfit, job and lifestyle. If used properly this can be fun entertainment, but unfortunately some people that should not be involved in this sort of thing make it dangerous. It is especially important to be cautious of this sort of thing when working with children. Second life has recently created a childrens version, in order to try and prevent this, but it doesn't stop someone too old from going on. Here is an article that discusses the program and how the casino got kicked out.
Careers an Second life?
This could be used in an office as a fun way of communicating with colleagues. Making your character, could be more interesting than a boring email.
Careers an Second life?
This could be used in an office as a fun way of communicating with colleagues. Making your character, could be more interesting than a boring email.
Week 13- Distance Education and Virtual Schooling
I was shocked in class to find out that there are sites that offer fake diplomas and degrees. This is scary because the job market is extremely competative. If someone got a job that was less qualified than I was, I would be frustrated. Some degrees, you can purchase without ever having to open a book! Fake degrees! Here you can get a diploma express!
This could be misleading to some people that might believe the site. The less educated people might find this as an easy way out of going for higher education. Hopefully, these degrees won't be taken seriously by the job market. Top officials using fake degrees! This article discusses where people are getting these degrees from.
Distance Education could be beneficial to others, because if you must work, online education can come in handy. It allows you to set a schedule at your own pace, which may be necessary for some.
Week 12- Creating a Professional Web Presence
This week in class we were required to create a professional web presence project. This assignment is useful, because it gives you the opportunity to have an online resume. In this Web 2.0 world that we live in, it is important that information is available online. When applying for a job, you can email them a link to yoor online project, instead of a boring word file. This gives them the opportunity to look at your personal life as well, and more about you. You can also have a portfolio of some of the work that you have created. Here is a link to mine!
How does this relate to PR?
Public relations is merging into a social media world. When you go for a job interview, it is common for the person to ask you to pull up your Facebook page. What you post online can be damaging to your career, so you should always be careful. The article below discusses how dangerous Facebook can be. Facebook can get you fired!
How does this relate to PR?
Public relations is merging into a social media world. When you go for a job interview, it is common for the person to ask you to pull up your Facebook page. What you post online can be damaging to your career, so you should always be careful. The article below discusses how dangerous Facebook can be. Facebook can get you fired!
Week 11- Open Source Software
Open source software come in very handy when you are trying to insert pictures into your documents. Gimp is a program that allows you to take a computer shot of whatever is on your screen, and then safe it as a jpeg/gif file. I used this to make several power points this semester. Gimp allows you to crop the photo and make many changes to it! In EME we had to send a picture of our wordle, and I used Gimp. Below is an example of how you can use Gimp.
PR and Open Source Software?
Using programs like Gimp are related to PR and any career that requires you to make any sort of presentation. I have used this program multiple times this semester, since I learned about it in EME. Gimp can be handy, because Photoshop can be super expensive, but this program is free! Below is a video that shows you cool tricks when using the program.
PR and Open Source Software?
Using programs like Gimp are related to PR and any career that requires you to make any sort of presentation. I have used this program multiple times this semester, since I learned about it in EME. Gimp can be handy, because Photoshop can be super expensive, but this program is free! Below is a video that shows you cool tricks when using the program.
Week 10- Tech Tools
Tech tools can be extremely useful for many things. In class we learned about tools that make projects more interesting. Since I learned about these, I have been using Webspiration for my class projects. Here is a link to my project that I made a web for my Family, Youth, Community Sciences class. Our goal was to reduce teen pregnancy in 3 Gainesville schools. Using free programs to make webs and other tools, can make planning very simple.
PR and Tech Tools?
This is probably one of the most useful things that I have learned from this class. Public relations is all about planning ahead. Using a web in a PR plan, not only makes it more appealing to the eye, but makes your life easier. I am so happy to use Webspiration in the future, and I highly recommend everyone to expiriment with it!
This is a video created by Public Relations Society of America, PRSA. It discusses how important planning is in PR!
PR and Tech Tools?
This is probably one of the most useful things that I have learned from this class. Public relations is all about planning ahead. Using a web in a PR plan, not only makes it more appealing to the eye, but makes your life easier. I am so happy to use Webspiration in the future, and I highly recommend everyone to expiriment with it!
This is a video created by Public Relations Society of America, PRSA. It discusses how important planning is in PR!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Week 9- Social Tools and Cloud Computing
What is cloud computing? Being able to use server-based applications as a service rather than being tied to s specific device.
In class we had to create our own Googledoc. After using this tool I did a group project and communication was a lot easier. I will definately use this again. You can create a google doc after you have created a Gmail account. This prevents the problem of having to worry about your document not opening because you do not have the correct Microsoft edition.
We also created our own Delicious account. Delicious is a place where you can save your favorite sites and references. This can be extremely useful if you are trying to share with others or look something up quickly.
Check out my Delicious!
Create your own Gmail account and use google docs!
How does this relate to PR?
In public relations you are constantly in contact with other workers and clients. Googledoc allows for you to send documents back and forth, with easy access. Delicious can be handy to anyone, because it allows you to save your favorite articles. I will use this to save all of my PR articles and news.
In class we had to create our own Googledoc. After using this tool I did a group project and communication was a lot easier. I will definately use this again. You can create a google doc after you have created a Gmail account. This prevents the problem of having to worry about your document not opening because you do not have the correct Microsoft edition.
We also created our own Delicious account. Delicious is a place where you can save your favorite sites and references. This can be extremely useful if you are trying to share with others or look something up quickly.
Check out my Delicious!
Create your own Gmail account and use google docs!
How does this relate to PR?
In public relations you are constantly in contact with other workers and clients. Googledoc allows for you to send documents back and forth, with easy access. Delicious can be handy to anyone, because it allows you to save your favorite articles. I will use this to save all of my PR articles and news.
Week 8- Podcasting
What is podcasting?
In class we were given multiple ways to make visual things, but we were also taught how to make our own sounds. It was so cool to get to manipulate different sounds and make your own beat. I used garageband in order to create my own sound. I really like regae music, so I started off with a regae background. I then added in other instruments to make my sound unique. You can check my sound out h
Podcasting and PR?
Making your own sounds is basically used for fun, but you could maybe use your own sound for a presentation. I will probably not get the opportunity to use this feature a lot during my career, but I will definately get to use the visual literacy tools.
Podcasting and PR?
Making your own sounds is basically used for fun, but you could maybe use your own sound for a presentation. I will probably not get the opportunity to use this feature a lot during my career, but I will definately get to use the visual literacy tools.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Week 7- Digital Story telling
In class we were shown numerous videos exhibiting digital story telling. We were shown a fascinating video, that was actually an advertisement for Stride gum.
After watching this video I was jealous that Matt got to travel the world, debt free!
We were also shown videos where people put music with video games, in order to tell a story. This could be extremely useful for teachers, because instead of reading a play, a video could be played. The students could then discuss the Freytag's pyramid and fill in the blanks of rising action, climax, falling action, etc.
In class we were required to create our own digital story, so I decided to create a slide show of pictures of my trip to Tenn.! Check it out!
Digital Storytelling and PR?
After watching the Matt video, I realized that advertising on YouTube is becomming a huge trend. People are no longer getting their information from reading, but everything is online. Creating a PR campaign online, is the new wave!
After watching this video I was jealous that Matt got to travel the world, debt free!
We were also shown videos where people put music with video games, in order to tell a story. This could be extremely useful for teachers, because instead of reading a play, a video could be played. The students could then discuss the Freytag's pyramid and fill in the blanks of rising action, climax, falling action, etc.
In class we were required to create our own digital story, so I decided to create a slide show of pictures of my trip to Tenn.! Check it out!
Digital Storytelling and PR?
After watching the Matt video, I realized that advertising on YouTube is becomming a huge trend. People are no longer getting their information from reading, but everything is online. Creating a PR campaign online, is the new wave!
Week 6- Visual Literacy
In class we were assigned a photoshop tutorial. Before this, I had never used photoshop before, probably because of the high price of the program. Ever since I started experimenting with photoshop, I have been addicted.
Here is a video that shows you how to work with eyes in photographs. This is an interesting video, and I found it fun to manipulate the eyes in my own photographs.
I recommend that if you are interested in photoshop to try the free 30-day trial. Here
PR and visual literacy?
Understanding how to manipulate pictures is very useful in PR. In PR we are required to create fact sheets, brochures, etc. that are used as promotional packages. By using photoshop and other programs in order to make creative documents, it can make a campaign more appealing. There is actually a specific field of PR, that is digital communication. This person is not only in charge of blog manipulation, but creating ads as well.
Here is a video that shows you how to work with eyes in photographs. This is an interesting video, and I found it fun to manipulate the eyes in my own photographs.
I recommend that if you are interested in photoshop to try the free 30-day trial. Here
PR and visual literacy?
Understanding how to manipulate pictures is very useful in PR. In PR we are required to create fact sheets, brochures, etc. that are used as promotional packages. By using photoshop and other programs in order to make creative documents, it can make a campaign more appealing. There is actually a specific field of PR, that is digital communication. This person is not only in charge of blog manipulation, but creating ads as well.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Photoshop or fix??- Week 5
While in lecture of EME2040, my professor showed us this youtube video, and it was highly disturbing to me. The pressure on girls to look beautiful and flawless is pressed every day into girls minds. Especially when it comes to young girls, it is important for them to know the work that goes into a picture of a model in order to make it look just right.
We also looked at old photo graphs that had been edited by the government in order to change the meaning of the photo. There was a picture of protesters from the Vietnam War, and one of the people had gotten shot. A girl is on the ground hovering over the man whom was shot.
Check out the photo. Pay close attention to the fence post above her head, because in the published photo, it was removed.
With that being said, I have also found an appreciation for photoshop. Building layers with tools is super fun! In class we are learning how to make clouds with grass. There is a tool that allows you to paint multiple blades of grass. After, I went home and downloaded the 30 day free trial of photoshop to learn new things. I am looking forward to our upcoming project using photoshop and I plan on using it a lot in the future.
PR and photoshop?
The Dove Evolution is an extremely famous pr campaign. Dove focused their attention on real women, and the campaign was extremely succesful. Advertising most often times makes their representatives of beauty a skinny women. It can be seen above, that dove did not use that method, and it was PR that made the desision to use real women.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Copy What? - Week 4
Plagiarism- the abuse of ideas and words from the work of someone else.
Copy right- is concerned with original expression. Well taking reporting last semester, I realized how stringent the rules for plagiarism are. If caught you are given a warning, and the second offence you can be kicked out from the University of Florida.
Here is an article on current plagiarism.
While working in any of the communications fields it is extremely important to pay close attention to your writing. Many writers in the past, extremely famous writers have been caught "making up news."
PR and ethics?
In public relations we must always be ethical in our writing. It is our job to build trust with the client and its publics. Using better judgement as to whether or not a certain issue could be destructive can save a company. PR does not mean lie, it just means to move attention away from the negative aspects and more towards the positive ones.
Good bye 1.0, Hello 2.0 - Week 3
The Internet was once a read-only (Web 1.0) environment, with opportunities of social- networking, blogging, etc., it is easy to publish your opinion in a split second! Hello Web 2.0 where the Internet is a read-write environment.
We can not only present our information, but we can participate in it! I no longer need to mail or even email my photos, but I can tag someone or tag myself!
In class we were assigned to choose 3 applications from the Web 2.0 Web site. One of the applications I selected was Farmville, Facebook has many games that are free to play, but highly addictive.
Is the internet taking over people lives? You don't have to leave your home to set up a date, complete a research paper, pay a bill, or set an appointment!
Here is a Web site discussing the issue.
Web 2.0 and PR?
It is important to keep a close eye on a blogs pertaining to a client. Many of the issues concerning the company may be posted all over the internet, making it a public issue of concern. The job of the PR practitioner is to build trust with its publics. Some information that shouldn't be revealed could be destructive for the reputation of the client. This new Internet has also made the job of any communications field to be almost completely electronic. Newspapers and press releases are now read online!
Here is an article discussing the issue.
We can not only present our information, but we can participate in it! I no longer need to mail or even email my photos, but I can tag someone or tag myself!
In class we were assigned to choose 3 applications from the Web 2.0 Web site. One of the applications I selected was Farmville, Facebook has many games that are free to play, but highly addictive.
Is the internet taking over people lives? You don't have to leave your home to set up a date, complete a research paper, pay a bill, or set an appointment!
Here is a Web site discussing the issue.
Web 2.0 and PR?
It is important to keep a close eye on a blogs pertaining to a client. Many of the issues concerning the company may be posted all over the internet, making it a public issue of concern. The job of the PR practitioner is to build trust with its publics. Some information that shouldn't be revealed could be destructive for the reputation of the client. This new Internet has also made the job of any communications field to be almost completely electronic. Newspapers and press releases are now read online!
Here is an article discussing the issue.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Educational Technology- Week 2
What is educational technology?
The craft or art (techne in Greek) of education when a person teaches, learns or instructs.
In the past we used tape recorders or video cassettes in order to use technology to teach. We now have access to multiple tools that can enhance the learning process. Educational technology is forever changing and evolving. The common chalk board changed to a white board, which is now the SmartBoard. The SmartBoard allows for teachers to be interactive with their power point presentations.
Here is an example.
Social tools have changed the way that people communicate, such as email, blogging or social networking.
The school-aged child is now supplied with better visual learning. Technology can help gain learner attention and can increase teacher productivity.
Public Relations and educational technology?
The public relations field is now technology pushed. Opinions are posted on blogs and ads are now on youtube. A PR practitioner can grasp the issues within an organization just by researching the multiple blogs. In my class recently I was taught about a Web site that shows all of the blog posts regarding a certain subject matter.
http://technorati.com/
Another site allows for you to enter a zip code and it will tell you the types of people in a designated area.
http//www.claritas.com/MyBestSegments/Default.jsp
The craft or art (techne in Greek) of education when a person teaches, learns or instructs.
In the past we used tape recorders or video cassettes in order to use technology to teach. We now have access to multiple tools that can enhance the learning process. Educational technology is forever changing and evolving. The common chalk board changed to a white board, which is now the SmartBoard. The SmartBoard allows for teachers to be interactive with their power point presentations.
Here is an example.
Social tools have changed the way that people communicate, such as email, blogging or social networking.
The school-aged child is now supplied with better visual learning. Technology can help gain learner attention and can increase teacher productivity.
Public Relations and educational technology?
The public relations field is now technology pushed. Opinions are posted on blogs and ads are now on youtube. A PR practitioner can grasp the issues within an organization just by researching the multiple blogs. In my class recently I was taught about a Web site that shows all of the blog posts regarding a certain subject matter.
http://technorati.com/
Another site allows for you to enter a zip code and it will tell you the types of people in a designated area.
http//www.claritas.com/MyBestSegments/Default.jsp
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Copyright Law- Extra post!
What is copyright? You cannot copyright an idea. It is not ethical to copy ideas because we are a free society democracy. There must be a long enough amount of time, so that the author has time to make money for their work.
What can be copyrighted? books, music, dance, movies, pics...................and..... MORE!
Fair Use? It doesn't change original works.
Is this copyrighted?? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
How does this relate to Public Relations?
I am a public relations major and being cautious about copyright and ethics is extremely important in the field. Every document created by a PR major is to be truthful, in order to create trust between the organization and the consumers, as well as between the PR practitioner and the organization. There is a misconception of PR and that all it does is "coverup" the truth, but we are taught in school to always be ethical.
What can be copyrighted? books, music, dance, movies, pics...................and..... MORE!
Fair Use? It doesn't change original works.
Is this copyrighted?? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
How does this relate to Public Relations?
I am a public relations major and being cautious about copyright and ethics is extremely important in the field. Every document created by a PR major is to be truthful, in order to create trust between the organization and the consumers, as well as between the PR practitioner and the organization. There is a misconception of PR and that all it does is "coverup" the truth, but we are taught in school to always be ethical.
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