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.

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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