Catching Up With Old Friends

So after sharing with everyone on my social network that I was going down to Miami where I grew up, I  received a couple of invites to hang out with the friends I grew up with. At seeing these invitations and the thought of catching up with old friends I find myself so grateful for having these tools at my disposal. I am excited to be able to spend time with old friends and I don't think that if it wasn't for the use of Web 2.0 tools that I would be able to get in touch with them. After taking this class, I find myself feeling awe at thought of connecting with others so easily, does anybody else feel that way?

Week 6

Reflect on what you have learned in the class and how you will use it professionally as both a lifelong learner and an instructional systems professional (or whatever field you’re in)

I can honestly say that this is the first class in which what I learned was immediately put the practice. It definitely opened my eyes to just how much technology has changed and how Web 2.0 tools has provided for such an advancement in knowledge sharing and networking. I was also enlightened as to how these tools have revolutionized the way people interact and in a way, the world.

I previously mentioned that I was aspiring to be a Corporate Consultant one day and with what I learned I believe I will be able to assist businesses in developing or achieving goals that lead to success and improved performance. My belief is that the backbone of a corporation's success relies on communication and the training of it's employees. 

After learning about several tools throughout this semester I have come to the conclusion that a collaborative wiki is beneficial and essential for a corporation. I think it has become almost a necessity for large corporations. A collaborative wiki provides a reliable and effective tool for interaction and editing of corporate agendas as well as allows for uniform training of a corporation. Wikis also provide corporations with a great tool for knowledge management and sharing.

We learn new things every day and after being introduced to several Web 2.0 tools I believe that knowledge is the gift that keeps on giving, I have been learning something knew almost everyday. This class took me out of my shell of just being a lurker and got me active both online and off (have lost 20lbs so far!). I am truly grateful! I hope everyone had a similar experience.

Social Media and Moving

So as I was packing and cleaning up things at my apartment I realized that I would require some help so instead of calling my friends one by one, I posted on my facebook if I could get some help with exchange for free pizza and I had a couple of movers in an instant. Social media has made reaching out to others so much easier and has made networking so much better. I can't imagine how hard it was for previous generations to contact each other. I am grateful to be living in these great times.

Time Flies

After turning in my Produsage 2 assignment, I have been packing for my trip down to Miami and at the same time packing up and getting ready to move to a new apartment. It is surreal to think that 6 weeks have gone by so fast. I guess that's what is meant when people say time flies. I am still trying to think about what I will with this blog, if I should leave it up or shut it down? Any ideas?

Couch Surfing?

So I was looking at inexpensive travel options online and I came across this website that was advertised as a traveling community called CouchSurfing. I read a bit more into it and found that it has become quite popular and has been written about by the New York Times, Forbes Magazine, National Geographic and other reliable sources. I find it so interesting because it offers its members a social networking service with the perk of hospitality exchange. Members could organize camping trips and traveling adventures and meet with one another in their respective areas at no cost to each other, if they have a couch, you have a bed. This social networking site has got me really excited seeing as though I love meeting new people and love traveling. What do you think?

Online Communities got me Active

It has been about 2 months since I have joined my online weight-loss communities and  I am proud to say that I have lost 19 lbs and am enjoying it. The change has been so nice that I got some of my family members to join as well. I never really thought that an online community with their "e-tools" would help me lose weight, but I drank the kool-aid (I should say crystal light) and am reaping the benefits. I also just registered for the Tallahassee Marathon and am looking forward to running it on February 3,2013. I have found an online community that helps with the training for it. Life is Good!

Week 5 EJ Prompt

How do you judge the value of expertise on the Web? Does it differ from your notion of expertise in face-to-face settings? Why or why not?


I judge the value of expertise on the Web based on if the information I am receiving is coming from an established and reliable source. It is really hard for me to take anything that is posted online as truth (not that I am paranoid) but I do believe that knowledge gained from the internet should be taken with a grain of salt if it is coming from a self-proclaimed "expert". Something that stands out to me when judging the value of expertise when I find things online are previous articles posted on the subject and publications on reliable sources such as MSN, CNN, or other news sources. A short bio about the person also helps me in accepting the information as well as recommendations and reviews by others. When it comes to face to face settings, it really doesn't differ all that much, I still rely on reviews from others about the person. However, there is a human element that makes me feel at ease when a person is confident in what he/she is explaining to me and has the evidence to back it up such as previous work on the matter and if they are licensed in what they are teaching.