Week #4 post

This week was about creative commons and copyright issues. Since I already posted my favorite video about creative commons - here's a site that has cool blogger tricks.



It's interesting that even though a program like blogger is user friendly there are always tips and tricks for people who want to do more than just the occasional post, but can really make their blog's come alive.

Week #3 Post

So week 3 was all about web 2.0 applications. I thought it might be interesting to show that someone started a facebook group about the rampant Farmville use. Farmville is one of the most popular web 2.0 applications.


http://www.facebook.com/pages/FAA-Farmville-Addicts-Anonymous/128092928880


Copy and paste the URL if the link doesn't work. What's really fascinating is that these applications are bringing people from all across the world together.

Week #2 Post

Here's a video that's relevant for week 2. I have a mac, but mine is 10.4 and this system is a bit more advanced. I've always liked Mac's more than PC's because of the simplicity of use. However, in journalism school I've become well acquainted with PC's. Both have their virtues. It's going to be interesting to see if Mac's gain in popularity more than they already have to the point where they'll overcome PC's.

Week #1 blogger post

I wanted to share this article about new media skills.

http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/2008/03/ten_basic_new_m.php

This article basically covers the skills that journalists now need to know in order to compete in today's media savvy marketplace. The one that really sticks out here is taking digital video. I feel like it's going to be an important skill to know in the near future. Anyway I thought this would be interesting and relevant to the class.

Copyright issues in my chosen field, journalism.

As an aspiring journalist, I need to be well versed in copyright issues. We basically have a code of ethics that we follow. Anytime we quote sources or use quotes, we have to attribute them to the correct sources. Because we're dealing with printed material, we have to be careful about plagiarism and things like libel. Thankfully, we are bombarded with these issues on a daily basis in school.

Here's a video about creative commons that I like.