WEB 2.0 FAVORITE APPLICATIONS

One of my favorite applications with 2.0 is the diigo application I signed up for to collect bookmarks and the blog I created. The reason I chose the blog as one of my favorites web 2.0 application is because it’s much simpler to keep track of the multiple categories of information. It can be used for many areas of learning abilities and teaching capacities. After using diigo I discovered that I am able to bookmark material and share related information with my class, friends, and colleagues. Diigo also allows me to edit or highlight articles that I want to send the other users. In addition to using diigo, I enjoyed the use of the blog that I created. I never felt that I would have the technical skills to create my own personal web content for viewers who are interested in finding relevant information from like-minded individuals.  The blog caused me to understand how HTML functions, how screen casting can be used, how comments can help, and ways of importing graphics and videos. The blog was a major contribution for me because it manages its own space, and saves information so I don’t have to erase old information to add new information. 

E learning for Instructional Design

The free software that I enjoy using online is the Adobe Photo shop. I may not have access to all the tool presets, but it is a great free software for basic image editing.  I also love how the Office suite free software on Google Docs allow you to save files, share files,  and edit files in reel time with collaborative efforts from other members of the group. What I can appreciate about Google Docs is it can be used as a drop box for larger attachments that can't be sent to Google Mail.

Instructional Design

The first point that was made by the author speaks about online learning and face to face learning differences. Nowadays, I don't have to be face to face to receive an interactive experience or  have virtual chats with instructors and classmates using ipads, smart phones, computers,  the learning capabilities.  I enjoy the different technologies that we are able to use as learning begins to evolve through technology.  Secondly, I understand the point when the researcher made about doing more than working with the architect of technology. The author wants us to learn the reasons behind the construction of instructional technology. Finally, technics being used in instructional technology allows me to think about various aspects to use when determining what format of technology to implement.

How I Use Google Sites

When I decided to work on the Google Sites I felt it would be good for me to post homework assignments and information about myself for students and parents to browse through on their own time. I uploaded a bill board of one of the local radio stations in Detroit. I worked mainly on the Homework assignments link for the month and upcoming field trips. I also posted a graduation picture of myself for students to be able to have a visual of the enjoyment I had when graduating from college with a click here link to read about my adventure through life. Then I have forms and documents for students or parents to download for field trips, syllabus, or any other papers I need to be filed online. This is a link to my radio class. My Radio Class Site

What Lessons Relate to my Profession

The lesson I felt was relevant to my profession is lesson 14:developing an area of expertise and lesson 16: keeping up with the literature in my area of interest.  I look at these two lessons as a link between my Profesional and personal growth. When I do take time out for my personal growth it relates to researching the latest trends and issues in my area of study. I've been practicing the art of audio and video production and technology for over 10 years considering myself very experienced in a practical setting.  What separates me from the rest of my counterparts is that I am using personal time to search for discussion and future strategies that can strengthen the use of audio and  video technology.  In most cases, people believe you can separate work from your personal like.  I believe that my profession is a true representation of what I have a passion for in my personal life.

Why Concept Map for Radio

I choose to do this type of concept map for my students to I indicate how many steps that it takes to complete a Public Service Announcements. I also wanted for my students to understand the proper procedures to acknowledge before the execution of a finish product. This gives students the order of a when it comes to completing a radio public service announcement

Concept Map for Radio