Learning Computers

I'm Figuring my way around on the computer now. I'm not a master, but I'm picking up alot of information. I feel so behind in the world. My own kids know more than I do. A few friends have computer knowledge, but not enough to give me advice. I feel I'm doing alright but I have a long ways to go. It is alot to soak in at one time so I just going to focus on schoolwork.

Word Processing

I think that sending a URL compared to an document is easier over the e-mail. A document can be to large and sometimes too large to send. With Google docs and Zoho writer you can send the URL which is way smaller in size compared to a saved document file.

Word Processing

That is real cool how there are other tools to use in writing besides MS Word. I was never aware thaqt these internet applications were out there. I have to get myself more familiar with the buttons on that tool. I had a hard time in modifing the written material. At different times I would write a word or even a single letter and it would aotomatically update at that moment which each time would would nvary. It's a type of freezing of the work. Anyway I will figure it out.

Clouds

When I was browsing the web I found alot of neat things about Clouds. I found out that about 200 years ago an Englishman classified clouds according to what they looked like to a person standing on the ground. He grouped them into 3 classes and gave them Latin names: cirrus, cumulus, and stratus. These names along with other Latin words are used to identify cloud formations. By being familiar with the different cloud formations and what weather they portray can help you take appropriate actions when needed.

Wiki assignment

Wiki is a good tool for assignments where people are not together at a table but can join together through Wiki.

Workout

This semester has been a workout for my brain this year. Picking up on all the new web applications ha sopen up my knowledge of computers more than ever. Now I can pass on the knowledge I pick up and pass it to students so they can do the same.

Delicious - Finally

I finally got my computer settings corrected and now have a "links" toolbar to use delicious. I searched google until I found a set of step by step directions that worked. It was so simple. I have been looking all along for my "links" toolbar at the top of my browser when it was hidden at the bottom. Now imagine how I feel right now that I can utilize the assignments teachings. If I had never took this class I probably would never use blogs but now I have further expanded my knowledge of the internet.