Thing 6

1. How can you use Digg to collect research for your next report or design project?

Search their database for articles relevant to your project’s subject. . . But be sure to at least investigate a little bit to determine legitimacy.

2. How can you use Digg to establish your reputation and credibility?
Posting articles about yourself and your work? I’m not entirely sure about this one.

3. How can you connect your other social media circles to Digg and increase your popularity?

I could connect my Digg account to my Facebook account, which would allow more people to find me in multiple locations – Which would enable a rapid spreading of popularity . . . Like a zombie virus.

4. Reddit is using Twitter. Discuss what combining the experience means to you in terms of saving your oh so "precious time"? I can describe in two words what this union means to me: “The Terror”.

5. How can you ensure that information on an open source website like Reddit is credible?
You can look at the website it came from. A website like news.bbc.co.uk would undoubtedly be more credible than self.reddit.com. But one might still be wary and conscientious.

6. Who's crazier; old shaggy-haired Kate or the "new" Kate with the 80's sk8er punk haircut?

They’re both on their way to rehab or the loony bin anyway.

7. Have you ever seen a photograph of Jon Gosselin when he wasn't wearing an Ed Hardy shirt? Is that all he owns or what?

I haven’t really seen much of Jon Gosselin – Only when I go over to middle-aged women’s homes.

Thing 5

1. Which social journal did you choose? Why?

I chose Twitter, because I already had one. I originally signed up a VERY long time ago, because I wanted keep up with my favourite musician’s (Amanda Palmer) upcoming releases and her blogs and whatnot. I followed one person forever – THEN I found out that Twitter was this giant fad and all the kids were doing it. I did the same thing with MySpace – Signed up when it was a fledgling website, and was friends with one person until it blew up!!! I should get into the stock market.

2. What is unique about the online journaling experience?

I suppose at the beginning it was that you could give little blips about yourself all day long. Now there isn’t much uniqueness left. Now everyone is typing whatever they want – As long as it fits along the edge of a ruler.

3. Can you see this having some application to schoolwork or professional development?

In my heart of hearts – I hope not. But professionals could use these sites to update what they are working on as they are working. It could be a useful organizing tool and also a communication tool for shorter messages. Eventually, we’ll get back to monosyllabic conversations and grunts – And all films will only be 10 minutes long, because we really just can’t stand to sit still for 90 minutes . . . That’s absurd.

4. What are some ways that these tools could be used for evil, instead of good?

Those who become addicted to Twitter may fall under a spell in which they must constantly update their status. “I woke up.” “I rolled out of bed.” “I’m walking to the bathroom.” “Urinating now.” “Not washing my hands.” “Brushing my teeth.” “Walking downstairs.” “Walking toward the fridge.”
See? --- That would be an emulation of the true essence of evil.

Until next time, this is Kaitlyn King saying,

   -"Good-Bye"

Thing 4

1. Now that you have a profile on Facebook or MySpace, how will you share information about yourself to meet other students at Ai and start to build your network?


            I have had a profile on each site for a while. For both I have added information about myself that the site asks for, and then I add my friends and usually accept the requests of my acquaintances. I try to add information that displays my personality and everything that I am fond of. Hopefully this will help attract those with similar interests and focuses.

2. Keeping in mind that employers use social networks as a recruiting tool, how will you use Facebook or MySpace to promote yourself to potential employers?
            As I accumulate my portfolio and resume, I can post my accomplishments on the networking sites in the hopes that potential employers like what they see.

3. How will you use Facebook or MySpace to build your professional network?
            Most companies have profiles representing them on these sites. Having instant access to several professionals spreads a web of connections throughout the business.

4. What interests and personal details will you share with your circle?
            Enough to be entirely honest, but nothing creepy or perverted. Everything that showcases the best of Kaitlyn King. Nothing that illustrates how entirely insane I am.

5. How is professional networking different from social networking?

            There is an emphasis on professionally oriented criteria on professional networking sites. One’s favourite film is most likely not considered as professional as a resume.

~K.

Thing 3

1. What about My Ai Campus.com seems interesting or useful to you?

I enjoyed being able to look through the calendar for events. It was also nice to have a place to find out what grades you’re getting.

2. Why is this such a great resource for students here at Ai?

It helps them to keep in touch with schoolwork. The site can also assist students who are looking to stay organized and up-to-date on events going on at AI.

3. What specific resources do you find useful or helpful?

I enjoy using the “See My Grades” and the “Campus Life” section.

4. Did you have any problems accessing your student portal account or other services in this Thing?

Having already had my MyAICampus account set up for a quarter, now I have absolutely no problem with it. But when I initially created it --- I don’t know why --- But I could NOT find the “MyAICampus.com” link. I gave up after about 20 minutes and then the next time I logged on – I saw it immediately. Eureka!

Until next time, this is Kaitlyn King saying,

   -“Good-Bye”

Thing 2

1.) What do you like about RSS and newsreaders?


They allow you to access a lot of information in one place, without having to remember everything you needed to check up on while using the internet.

2.) How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your school or personal life?

To keep track of assignments and what the world, my friends and professionals are up to (Or anything else at all.)

3.) How can teachers or media specialists libraries use RSS or take advantage of this new technology?

To find and keep useful resources that can be accessed with a click of the mouse.




4.) Which tool for finding feeds was easiest to use?

Google Reader’s search engine was the first tool I used, and it was incredibly easy to find things to add to my feed.

5.) What other tools or ways did you find to locate newsfeeds?

I found www.feedzilla.com/rss.asp, www.feedage.com/ and dir.yahoo.com/rss/dir/index.php

6.) Find any great sources we should all add to our feed reader?

http://volpinprops.blogspot.com/ This guy is fantastic! He creates commissioned props. He can do anything.

Until next time, this is Kaitlyn King saying,

   -"Good-Bye"

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