Blog 9

Some of the changes I've noticed in web design is the shift to entertainment and multimedia. The web has always been a good place for entertainment but I believe that with the implementation of video and multimedia allow for a much better experience. Additionally, this shift will allow online courses and even classroom courses access to online tools that will help students learn better and have fun doing it. This has become more apparent to me after attending this class.

I commented on Jeff's and Todd's Blog

Blog 8

During the experience of this class, i have learned about some new features with macromedia dreamweaver, fireworks, and flash. I think that software like fireworks and flash are the future of Internet. People are stimulated by video and moving pictures. Some of the most successful sites on the Internet are based on entertainment. I was able to help Jeff and Todd learn more about designing websites and this in turn helped me especially because my major is technical training. The sites that I have tagged on my Delicious Page are probably some of the most helpful resources that I have found on the Internet.

Click Here!!
I encourage everyone to look at them and see if they can help.

I commented on Jeff's and Todd's Blog

Bloggage 7

Here is a list of three different website that include video to enhance the purpose of the site.

An obvious video site would be You Tube

This site puts a well rated video on its homepage and uses that to get you involved in the site. If you like the video, It will suggest other similar videos.

Another site that uses video on its main site is IMDB.

This site has a few advertisements that are videos. This can provide advertising funds so that the site can offer its services for free. Some people may get annoyed at the adverts and leave the site. There are pro's and con's to this.

My last site listed is Verizon Wireless

This is my cell provider. On the main site, video is used to display current offers and showcase new cellphones. I think it is a great way to increase business and provide good information to potential customers.

I commented on Jeff's and Todd's Blog

Blog Number Six

I installed Itunes so that I could subscribe to a few podcasts. Here is the list of ones I subscribed to!

1) Geek Tech Live
2) Mobile Media Developer
3) Tech Stew
4) PC Mechanic
5) Source Trunk

I made some comments on Scott's Blog
and Todd's Blog.

Blog #5

My account on del.icio.us is http://del.icio.us/nrthstar2000
Here you will find some interesting and helpful links that I use professionally.

I commented on Tia1012's blog
I commented on Jeff's blog

Blog Four

In my blog this week I will talk about the concept of fair use. The concept of fair use has been around since the inception of the copyright, This was long before digital file sharing or even the photocopier. Fair use can have many applications. Fair use for nonprofit educational purposes means that teachers can use copyrighted materials in their classroom, but they still have to accurately credit the material and in some cases pay for it.For educational purposes I think that fair use should be executed.

One of the main sites I found with images for use with alternative copyrights is

CreativeCommons.org
This site offers a wide range of options. Creative Commons provides free tools that let authors, scientists, artists, and educators easily mark their creative work with the freedoms they want it to carry. You can use CC to change your copyright terms from "All Rights Reserved" to "Some Rights Reserved." I think this is a popular method especially with the advancement of technology and the Internet.

I commented on Todd's Blog
I commented on Jeff's Blog

Blog Numbaa Three

I plan on making a multi-purpose informational news site located at Public Truth. I used this website back in the 04 elections and as of now it's just a blank page. The homepage will be a news site that will have pictures and animated graphics that relate to current news about the site. It will have a top navigation bar that will allow you to look at My personal site as well as Jeff and Todd's. It will also include past and current class projects. The audience for this site will probably be friends, classmates and family. I chose this content because I believe it will be interesting for the reader. The style of the site will include black blue and white colors. It will also have picture sideshows made in macromedia flash. Speaking of flash, I don't really have much experience with it and after playing around with it for a few hours, I was able to get a sample slide show going. I will post that in a few days. It's going to be challenging but I am excited to see the finished product.

On a second note, I just wanted to share a picture of myself at work (8-help) writing my blog.. You will notice the extreme excitement!

I commented on Jeff's Blog
I commented on Josh's Blog