TUTORIAL
During this week’s tutorial once visiting the website; http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think.html, which has strategies for evaluating the information found in websites we had to briefly describe these strategies in our own words.
TASK:
1) I have gathered that the strategies provided are useful such as knowing whether your source is resourceful and authentic. On this website it provides tips on finding out whether the webpage or source you are using is worthwhile and is providing truthful information and not just someone putting their personal opinions and thoughts on a website.
After this I visited another website which was: http://www.taftcollege.edu/newTC/Academic/INCO48/sec6-4.htm this website also explains how to evaluate internet sources. I discovered this website more useful than the other website as it has much more understanding.
Another website I sited was: http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/eval.html. This website was definitly the best out of all three as why also giving suggestions on how to evaluate it also provides examples of this; it also explains the same information to help me with evaluating.
2) http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decade60.html, after visiting this website I have acknowledged that the precision of this website wasn't satisfying as there wasn’t enough information to support what was presented. It was recently updated but it was created in 1999 which means a significant amount of the information won't be relevant or recent. Another factor would be that considering it was a lecture the information could have also been biased. The sites purpose is to inform people about the sixties. The detail and design is very plain and simple but very accessible and easy to navigate. The information is quite brief mainly using quotes and photos to inform people.
http://us.history.wisc.edu/hist102/lectures/lecture27.html, this website I went on was a lot more interesting and exciting, the design and detail was a lot more colourful and interesting making me want to read it. I thought the accuracy was not very good as it was last updated 2006 making information not so recent. The author of the page was Susan Goodwin which doesn’t explain who she is but there is contact information to find out more about her. The purpose is to inform people about the American culture of the sixties. The information is quite thorough and interesting also.
3) The third task was to complete the "Reliving the Sixties" website evaluation assignment. We had to choose two websites and then evaluate the authenticity of them using some of this criteria; accuracy, authorship, purpose, detail and design, overall worth.
American Cultural History: 1960 - 1969
Evaluation:
This site is very intriguing; it is an insight into what it was like during the 1960's. It’s very authentic, and it provides a detailed outlook of the lifestyle of those who were present during the 1960's. The accuracy of the website seems to be fair. The information on the site is highly detailed with links to certain pages that verifies the information on the site. The authors seem quite reliable as they are from the Kingwood college library. Furthermore this shows it’s reliability and that it is appropriate, so this would be a good website to visit if you were wanting to inquire about the 1960's, however not all the events of the sixties are included on the page.
Questions:
Do you have adequate reason to believe that the information provided on the website is accurate?
The information on the site is accurate as there are quite a number of links that leads to pages that verifies the information being presented and shown.
Was the page worth visiting? Is this site a high-quality source of information you were looking for?
Yes this site is an excellent and useful source for the information needed, it has a brief introduction of the 1960's and specific information facts about America such as; population, national debt, salary, life expectancy and mortality rate/death rate. It does provide me with all the information that I should have e.g. providing information such as Art and Architecture, Books and Literature, Education, Fashion, Historical Events and Technology, Music, Film, Radio, Television and sports all with the 1960's.
Who are the author(s) and who is responsible for the site? What is their bias?
The author of the site is John R. Henderson and the organization responsible is the Kingwood College Library. Their expertise is critical thinking teaching people how to be critical thinkers. Their bias is they tell the story from their opinion.
Was this page designed for the Web?
This page was designed for the web but also to inform people about what the 1960's lifestyle was like during that time.
A Trip Through The Sixties:
Evaluation:
This website does not seem legitimate as the website appears to present false details. However the accuracy of the information is quite accurate, appropriate and relevant. The site is relatively detailed and has numerous links to different sections and areas of the site. The purpose of the site is to provide information to people looking for information about the 60's. Therefore the site appears to have useful information to be browsed through.
Questions:
Do you have adequate reason to believe that the information provided on the website is accurate?
There are references to other books to verify its authenticity.
Was the page worth visiting? Is this site a high-quality source of information you were looking for?
The site is indeed a good source of information as it provides a number of events and lifestyles of the 1960's. The site is a useful and pleasant page to visit if you want to find out about interesting facts of the 1960's.
Who are the author(s) and who is responsible for the site? What is their bias?
There are no specific authors indicated on the page, however the organization domain name Hippy would be responsible for the site. Generally speaking you can assume their biased due to the way that they call themselves hippy experts, meaning they are telling it from their point of view.
What is the site's purpose?
The purpose of the site is to provide information about the events and lifestyles of the 1960's.
Was this page designed for the Web?
The page was designed for the web and also to provide vital information about the events and everyday lifestyles of the people living in the 60's.
LECTURE
This week’s lecture had information involving "evaluation and authentication". The lecturer discussed true and false information as well as any issues or information involving the 'www', World Wide Web. Such information discussed that concerned the World Wide Web was the history of it and what it means in today’s society. Main issue discussed was Evaluating IQ on the 'www'. Overall the lecture was based on whether we as students can identify if a webpage is resourceful and authentic or not. In order to know if it is or not, you must consider background information ont he website and the author itself. Also by just scanning and browsing through the page to see if the information seems safe and useful.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
WEEK 5
TUTORIAL
TASK:
1) Four strategies that will you help you conduct a good search are:
1. Always use key phrases, try to use as little words as you can in your search
2. Using " " and the words 'and ', and so forth speed up your search and minimise the sources that will show up
3. Using simple words in between the main key words you are searching in your search engine
4. Google and Yahoo are recommended on being the two best search engines to use
2) After doing the trivia quiz on the website “http://www.siteseen.co.uk/questions/historytrivia/" I received my results and I got all my questions right. Due to the tips I used when using a search engine to find the information I am looking for. Below is a screen shot of my results page from the trivia website.
The strategies I used in order to retrieve the information I was looking for in relation to the questions from the trivia game. I used question marks after I type in my key phrases within my search engine. I used Google mostly but when Google could not give me the information i required i then used yahoo. I used simple words like 'and', 'the' and other punctuation forms to make my search provide me with the information I want as quickly as possible without having to go through several websites.
LECTURE
What was mentioned during week 5's lecture was all information on search engines and the different types. Briefly discussed was the three types of categories of information on the web which are; visible, invisible and paid databases were informed that most people use Google or yahoo as search engines in most cases. We also now know the problems that associate with search engines and the interaction of the many search engines available. The lecturer summed up by giving us some search tips and places in which we will find useful search tips such as in the readings provided.
READINGS
The readings for week 5 basically demonstrate particular internet search tips and strategies. These tips are meant to help us students to use the World Wide Web in a resourceful way because the web has a large quantity of information and it should be used in certain ways in order to receive useful and narrowed down information that suits the student’s needs.
The second reading was more based on search engines. Similar readings were viewed in week four. The "search engines" readings provides information on how to use directories on the net and how to find particular information on the net and vibrant databases that will provide people/students with research information.
In the third reading the site informs the readers of the SEO ( Search Engine Optimisation) analysis which constantly monitors information such as web addresses that are generated, and fine tunes them making them higher ranking thus appearing in search engines as compared to some sites that are left out.
TASK:
1) Four strategies that will you help you conduct a good search are:
1. Always use key phrases, try to use as little words as you can in your search
2. Using " " and the words 'and ', and so forth speed up your search and minimise the sources that will show up
3. Using simple words in between the main key words you are searching in your search engine
4. Google and Yahoo are recommended on being the two best search engines to use
2) After doing the trivia quiz on the website “http://www.siteseen.co.uk/questions/historytrivia/" I received my results and I got all my questions right. Due to the tips I used when using a search engine to find the information I am looking for. Below is a screen shot of my results page from the trivia website.
The strategies I used in order to retrieve the information I was looking for in relation to the questions from the trivia game. I used question marks after I type in my key phrases within my search engine. I used Google mostly but when Google could not give me the information i required i then used yahoo. I used simple words like 'and', 'the' and other punctuation forms to make my search provide me with the information I want as quickly as possible without having to go through several websites.
LECTURE
What was mentioned during week 5's lecture was all information on search engines and the different types. Briefly discussed was the three types of categories of information on the web which are; visible, invisible and paid databases were informed that most people use Google or yahoo as search engines in most cases. We also now know the problems that associate with search engines and the interaction of the many search engines available. The lecturer summed up by giving us some search tips and places in which we will find useful search tips such as in the readings provided.
READINGS
The readings for week 5 basically demonstrate particular internet search tips and strategies. These tips are meant to help us students to use the World Wide Web in a resourceful way because the web has a large quantity of information and it should be used in certain ways in order to receive useful and narrowed down information that suits the student’s needs.
The second reading was more based on search engines. Similar readings were viewed in week four. The "search engines" readings provides information on how to use directories on the net and how to find particular information on the net and vibrant databases that will provide people/students with research information.
In the third reading the site informs the readers of the SEO ( Search Engine Optimisation) analysis which constantly monitors information such as web addresses that are generated, and fine tunes them making them higher ranking thus appearing in search engines as compared to some sites that are left out.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
WEEK 4
TUTORIAL
TASK:
1) The first task was to visit the websites provided and identify their authenticity. This website; http://www.haggishunt.scotsman.com/ is definitely a fake website. It shows an image of a creature, called Haggis( a mouse like platypus). From my personal knowledge and basic research, I know Haggis is a traditional Scotland dish. Another obvious fact that gave me an impression that the website is not authentic and that it is fake is that the information included within the website is mainly false information being repeated and fact information. An example of how this site provides useless information is that it talks about hunting for haggis. Even the website title gives an impression to the viewer that the website is faulty. On the top left page of haggis hunt.com there is a information box, showing facts about the haggis.
The website http://www.molossia.org/ is also a fake website. This is because it is very plain and simple, meaning it doesn't provide a user with much further use. Towards the right hand side of the page there is an image of a man wearing a uniform similar to a captain or navy sergeant. Clicking through the links displayed on the website also indicate it's fraud. Images within the website were very fake and basic, not at a high graphical representation. The images were obviously taken by a home digital camera and then posted onto the website. The person standing in the image on the main page is suppose to be the president of molossia. By viewing this carefully, the background seems to be a front yard of a house. Obvious judgement that the website is fake, the man is playing the role of a president.
2, 3, 4) The second activity consisted of us seeing a website and writing down what we think the website will consist of/be about. The website given is this; "http://www.martinlutherking.org/". I believe that this website will provide people with information on Martin Luther King, who he was, what he did that made a change to people around him and his own personal life history. Once i entered the Martin Luther King website my first impressions were that this website offered a lot of useful information on Martin Luther King. Many links were portrayed on the page such as; Historical writings, truth about king, death of the dream, the king holiday, civil rights library, Jews and civil rights, suggested book. Under each of the above mentioned links are more sources and information. After using the search engine Google and researching other resourceful website on Martin Luther King i have come to the conclusion that the original site provided isn't as useful as some of the other website provided through Google. This is due to the fact that other sites offer more information basically on his life story, where as the original site offer speeches, articles and so forth. Overall the website given which was; http://www.martinlutherking.org/. It does contain useful information although other sites can provide the same information.
Below is a screenshot of the Martin Luther King website; www.martinlutherking.org
LECTURE
This lecture mainly discussed the internet and what the web/www really means. We were informed that the internet you find computers where as on the web you find documents, videos, sounds and information. We discovered the historical aspects such as who created the web/internet. Also that for some people who didn't know that www stands for 'world wide web', but I’m sure 99% of people knew this. The web is accessible for anyone anywhere who has a computer and the internet.
READINGS
Reading one which is "A brief history of the internet" discusses the origin of the internet and how it became. Many links are provided in the website/reading. Through the readings are dates of when the internet became and other things that relate to the internet and its origin. Also the information on the electronic part of how the internet was physically made through a computer, what changes to the original computer needed to be done.
The second reading which was; “History Of The Internet, Internet For Historians" is about the communication and transmission of data between computers. The internet is a connection that allows other computers to communicate with one another through websites, chat rooms and other programs offered by the internet. The development of computers have advanced worldwide in the current years. In 1844, the first communication device was invented, sending through electronic impulses to other devices. In 1961, a sharing system was introduced, giving users the ability to use the same programs and softwares while in different locations.
TASK:
1) The first task was to visit the websites provided and identify their authenticity. This website; http://www.haggishunt.scotsman.com/ is definitely a fake website. It shows an image of a creature, called Haggis( a mouse like platypus). From my personal knowledge and basic research, I know Haggis is a traditional Scotland dish. Another obvious fact that gave me an impression that the website is not authentic and that it is fake is that the information included within the website is mainly false information being repeated and fact information. An example of how this site provides useless information is that it talks about hunting for haggis. Even the website title gives an impression to the viewer that the website is faulty. On the top left page of haggis hunt.com there is a information box, showing facts about the haggis.
The website http://www.molossia.org/ is also a fake website. This is because it is very plain and simple, meaning it doesn't provide a user with much further use. Towards the right hand side of the page there is an image of a man wearing a uniform similar to a captain or navy sergeant. Clicking through the links displayed on the website also indicate it's fraud. Images within the website were very fake and basic, not at a high graphical representation. The images were obviously taken by a home digital camera and then posted onto the website. The person standing in the image on the main page is suppose to be the president of molossia. By viewing this carefully, the background seems to be a front yard of a house. Obvious judgement that the website is fake, the man is playing the role of a president.
2, 3, 4) The second activity consisted of us seeing a website and writing down what we think the website will consist of/be about. The website given is this; "http://www.martinlutherking.org/". I believe that this website will provide people with information on Martin Luther King, who he was, what he did that made a change to people around him and his own personal life history. Once i entered the Martin Luther King website my first impressions were that this website offered a lot of useful information on Martin Luther King. Many links were portrayed on the page such as; Historical writings, truth about king, death of the dream, the king holiday, civil rights library, Jews and civil rights, suggested book. Under each of the above mentioned links are more sources and information. After using the search engine Google and researching other resourceful website on Martin Luther King i have come to the conclusion that the original site provided isn't as useful as some of the other website provided through Google. This is due to the fact that other sites offer more information basically on his life story, where as the original site offer speeches, articles and so forth. Overall the website given which was; http://www.martinlutherking.org/. It does contain useful information although other sites can provide the same information.
Below is a screenshot of the Martin Luther King website; www.martinlutherking.org
LECTURE
This lecture mainly discussed the internet and what the web/www really means. We were informed that the internet you find computers where as on the web you find documents, videos, sounds and information. We discovered the historical aspects such as who created the web/internet. Also that for some people who didn't know that www stands for 'world wide web', but I’m sure 99% of people knew this. The web is accessible for anyone anywhere who has a computer and the internet.
READINGS
Reading one which is "A brief history of the internet" discusses the origin of the internet and how it became. Many links are provided in the website/reading. Through the readings are dates of when the internet became and other things that relate to the internet and its origin. Also the information on the electronic part of how the internet was physically made through a computer, what changes to the original computer needed to be done.
The second reading which was; “History Of The Internet, Internet For Historians" is about the communication and transmission of data between computers. The internet is a connection that allows other computers to communicate with one another through websites, chat rooms and other programs offered by the internet. The development of computers have advanced worldwide in the current years. In 1844, the first communication device was invented, sending through electronic impulses to other devices. In 1961, a sharing system was introduced, giving users the ability to use the same programs and softwares while in different locations.
WEEK 3
TUTORIAL
During this week’s tutorial all UPCOOO4 students had to create 10 tips in which will help people/current students when looking for articles, books references etc while using the ecu library website. With these useful tips below that each student created, this will enable other students to gain and access information from the online ecu library at a faster rate, due to them knowing how to comfortably use the ecu online library.
Using this ecu library website: http://www.ecu.edu.au/library/
Steps/Tips in finding information on the online ecu library:
1) Depending on what type of information you a trying to find is the link you click on, on the ECU library website. For example if you are trying to find a journal article you would click on the link "journal article", then a heading of "I want to find journal articles using library databases . . . " will appear and underneath this will be other links on finding different journal articles. This process appears for all of the types of information you want to find.
2) When entering the topic you are looking for in the correct area, make sure you enter your topic correctly and use key words this will further advantage you in your research. By using key words this will enable you to find the precise information rather than other information/references appearing on the website.
3) After entering in the key words in which you are searching for, below on the same page are two boxes which you can choose to tick or not to tick. Basically these boxes can restrict the type of response you get once you start searching the key words you have entered into the specific area.
4) Before beginning your research a good idea would be to have all your information out in a visible place or if your information that is going to help you with your research is on the computer have your documents open, this will keep you on track an guide you when trying to find your information while researching through the online ecu library.
5)Another useful tip would also be that if the words that you have entered aren't coming up with the appropriate or useful information in which you want, then break down what your topic is about and try entering other words which are linked towards your topic. This will then bring familiar information to the viewer.
6) When you are searching for a book, Cd or journal article, just by typing in the keyword, subject, author, title or exam papers, information on what you are looking for will come up in an instant.
7) Tips in finding information on a certain topic through search engines and the ecu online library are that you can use either quotations marks [".."] or using the word "and" between keywords, this will give you specific feedback in response to your topic and will also narrow your information down.
8) An obvious tip would be to use proper spelling and vocabulary when searching for your required information. If a word is spelt incorrectly then you could receive other information that is nowhere near the topic you are trying to find specific information for.
9) When you are searching for a website through the online ECU library you know that you will receive recommended sources at a faster rate and it will be more reliable than other search engines such as Google or yahoo.
10) When searching for articles use references to locate the actual article.
Above is a screen shot of the ecu library website which with the 10 tips above will help you find the information you need
2) The second activity for the workshop/tutorial was to say what type of people would use the website; http://www.medlineplus.gov/.
In my opinion the people who would most prefer to use a website like this would be people who are sick, meaning they could be suffering from one the conditions that you can find information on, throughout this website. Also family members who have had past experiences or are currently having to deal with people they know and care about having a certain sickness. Generally most type of people mentioned above come to this type of website to be more familiar with the actual sickness that they know of someone having or them having it themself.
Other people who might refer to this website is doctors or nurses just wanting to check up on certain things that they may have forgotten or have not been informed about.
Above is a screenshot of medline.com. This is the website in which was discussed about on what type of people would use it and find it useful.
LECTURE
What were discussed were online libraries and databases which were briefly mentioned in the tutorial. We were informed on why we should use online libraries their advantages and their disadvantages, one point stood out to me which was an advantage which was that online libraries and databases are reachable 24/7 at anytime and at anyplace in which has a computer and the internet. Briefly mentioned was the types of online libraries available; text resporities, journals, electronic books and so forth. An example of a type of online library is http://www.vlib.org/. Near the end of the lecture we were notified about copyright in relation to online libraries and their resources and correct referencing which is important especially in ECU.
READINGS
In reading one "Finding what you want on the web" we discover that "Google" is a very handy and resourceful website. Without Google searching for certain topics and so forth would be much harder and different search engines would have to be used. Bill Thompson who wrote 'reading one' from the BBC news website also informs us on other search engines but he comes to the conclusion that some of the information comes from Google as well. For example using the search engine "yahoo" when information comes up some of it comes directly from Google.
In reading two "Basic search tips" we are notified on May useful search tips when entering our keywords of what we are looking for into say Google for example. An example of a useful search tip mentioned on this 'USC Beaufort library website' is Using the plus + and minus - signs in front of words to force their inclusion and/or exclusion in searches.
During this week’s tutorial all UPCOOO4 students had to create 10 tips in which will help people/current students when looking for articles, books references etc while using the ecu library website. With these useful tips below that each student created, this will enable other students to gain and access information from the online ecu library at a faster rate, due to them knowing how to comfortably use the ecu online library.
Using this ecu library website: http://www.ecu.edu.au/library/
Steps/Tips in finding information on the online ecu library:
1) Depending on what type of information you a trying to find is the link you click on, on the ECU library website. For example if you are trying to find a journal article you would click on the link "journal article", then a heading of "I want to find journal articles using library databases . . . " will appear and underneath this will be other links on finding different journal articles. This process appears for all of the types of information you want to find.
2) When entering the topic you are looking for in the correct area, make sure you enter your topic correctly and use key words this will further advantage you in your research. By using key words this will enable you to find the precise information rather than other information/references appearing on the website.
3) After entering in the key words in which you are searching for, below on the same page are two boxes which you can choose to tick or not to tick. Basically these boxes can restrict the type of response you get once you start searching the key words you have entered into the specific area.
4) Before beginning your research a good idea would be to have all your information out in a visible place or if your information that is going to help you with your research is on the computer have your documents open, this will keep you on track an guide you when trying to find your information while researching through the online ecu library.
5)Another useful tip would also be that if the words that you have entered aren't coming up with the appropriate or useful information in which you want, then break down what your topic is about and try entering other words which are linked towards your topic. This will then bring familiar information to the viewer.
6) When you are searching for a book, Cd or journal article, just by typing in the keyword, subject, author, title or exam papers, information on what you are looking for will come up in an instant.
7) Tips in finding information on a certain topic through search engines and the ecu online library are that you can use either quotations marks [".."] or using the word "and" between keywords, this will give you specific feedback in response to your topic and will also narrow your information down.
8) An obvious tip would be to use proper spelling and vocabulary when searching for your required information. If a word is spelt incorrectly then you could receive other information that is nowhere near the topic you are trying to find specific information for.
9) When you are searching for a website through the online ECU library you know that you will receive recommended sources at a faster rate and it will be more reliable than other search engines such as Google or yahoo.
10) When searching for articles use references to locate the actual article.
Above is a screen shot of the ecu library website which with the 10 tips above will help you find the information you need
2) The second activity for the workshop/tutorial was to say what type of people would use the website; http://www.medlineplus.gov/.
In my opinion the people who would most prefer to use a website like this would be people who are sick, meaning they could be suffering from one the conditions that you can find information on, throughout this website. Also family members who have had past experiences or are currently having to deal with people they know and care about having a certain sickness. Generally most type of people mentioned above come to this type of website to be more familiar with the actual sickness that they know of someone having or them having it themself.
Other people who might refer to this website is doctors or nurses just wanting to check up on certain things that they may have forgotten or have not been informed about.
Above is a screenshot of medline.com. This is the website in which was discussed about on what type of people would use it and find it useful.
LECTURE
What were discussed were online libraries and databases which were briefly mentioned in the tutorial. We were informed on why we should use online libraries their advantages and their disadvantages, one point stood out to me which was an advantage which was that online libraries and databases are reachable 24/7 at anytime and at anyplace in which has a computer and the internet. Briefly mentioned was the types of online libraries available; text resporities, journals, electronic books and so forth. An example of a type of online library is http://www.vlib.org/. Near the end of the lecture we were notified about copyright in relation to online libraries and their resources and correct referencing which is important especially in ECU.
READINGS
In reading one "Finding what you want on the web" we discover that "Google" is a very handy and resourceful website. Without Google searching for certain topics and so forth would be much harder and different search engines would have to be used. Bill Thompson who wrote 'reading one' from the BBC news website also informs us on other search engines but he comes to the conclusion that some of the information comes from Google as well. For example using the search engine "yahoo" when information comes up some of it comes directly from Google.
In reading two "Basic search tips" we are notified on May useful search tips when entering our keywords of what we are looking for into say Google for example. An example of a useful search tip mentioned on this 'USC Beaufort library website' is Using the plus + and minus - signs in front of words to force their inclusion and/or exclusion in searches.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
WEEK 2
TUTORIAL
In this weeks tutorial we discovered the basics of microsoft word and microsoft excel. We had been given two activities both relating to microsoft word and excel an they were needed to be completeed an screen shots had to be taken for the teacher to approve so that she could see that the tasks had been completed. We also had to update our blogs for the week which is want is currently taking place.
Below is a screen shot of the microsoft word and microsoft excel exercise:
LECTURE
The basics of all microsoft programmes was discussed and the many other programmes that will be used during the course was briefly mentioned as well. We were briefly informed on browser statistics and the different types ofe mail sources that can be used such as, outlook express, hotmail, other forms of messenger and the ecu student webmail. We were also given examples of blogs that have been updated regulary and are of a high standard. We were provided with these so we good see the standard of what our blogs are supposed to be like.
READINGS
Through the "graphic file formats" reading, adobe photoshop is mentioned. What is discussed is the many ways of uploading pictures such as using imageshack and other internet sources. As you continue to read you discover the many different sizes and forms of photos that can and should be uploaded.
Int he second reading which is "Using Ms word for APA Tasks" is essentially a document to help users with tools to do with MS Word as well as carrying out different exercises with in the Microsoft Word document.
In this weeks tutorial we discovered the basics of microsoft word and microsoft excel. We had been given two activities both relating to microsoft word and excel an they were needed to be completeed an screen shots had to be taken for the teacher to approve so that she could see that the tasks had been completed. We also had to update our blogs for the week which is want is currently taking place.
Below is a screen shot of the microsoft word and microsoft excel exercise:
LECTURE
The basics of all microsoft programmes was discussed and the many other programmes that will be used during the course was briefly mentioned as well. We were briefly informed on browser statistics and the different types ofe mail sources that can be used such as, outlook express, hotmail, other forms of messenger and the ecu student webmail. We were also given examples of blogs that have been updated regulary and are of a high standard. We were provided with these so we good see the standard of what our blogs are supposed to be like.
READINGS
Through the "graphic file formats" reading, adobe photoshop is mentioned. What is discussed is the many ways of uploading pictures such as using imageshack and other internet sources. As you continue to read you discover the many different sizes and forms of photos that can and should be uploaded.
Int he second reading which is "Using Ms word for APA Tasks" is essentially a document to help users with tools to do with MS Word as well as carrying out different exercises with in the Microsoft Word document.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
WEEK 1
TUTORIAL
During week one workshop we familiarised ourselves with the ecu homepage as well as blackboard, which we now know is a very useful resource for every unit in this course. We established how to use our student emails, this was done by sending test emails. We then began our first activity/assessment which is our "blog" by making a blogger account and an imageshack or photobucket account. As a class we discussed what was needed within this blogger which was a summary of our notes from our UPCOOO4 lecture, what we did in our workshop for that day and a short summary of the readings for that lesson. We then were told that this must be continued every week and so a weekly posting must occur. Before we left the turtorial we were told that our blog must of been completed for week 1 and that it would be checked in week 2.
LECTURE
Through the lecture many things were discussed but in detail an introductory on university life was mentioned in depth. Learning outcomes were mentioned, showing the university standard of work that should be developed by 'us' unviersity students. Helen introduced us into what UPOOO4 is about and the many things that will be worked on during this course/unit. Basically indicating that computers will be used every week, especially with assessments as well as that it is critical for us to know how to use them well and being independent when completing assessments.
We were informed on assessment content and the percentage of our assessments and exams. This will indicated what each piece of work will be worth overall during the unit.
Plagiarism was mentioned several times due to it being extremely important for university students NOT TO DO, consequences are severe.
READINGS
PC Lube and Tune
The website http://www.yale.edu/pclt/default.htm is a Service Station and convenience store, providing many interesting and useful things such as; introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects for any viwers who visit this website.
How Stuff Works
This site provides information on the PC (Personal Computer). It includes various sections which inform the readers/viewers on the various parts and functions of the PC. There is also a video clip present to further inform you.
Overall the readings were based on the basics of PC's. Through the reading we are introduced to hardware and the use of the internet. In the other reading provided similar information was presented which was basically information on "How PC's Work"
Below are some screen shots of what was done during week one tutorial/workshop:
This here is a screen shot of photobucket, thsi was one of the activities that had to be completed during week ones tutorial. Photobucket is used for uploading images, so that these images can be placed on your blog.
This is a screen shot of blogger.com, this was also another activity that ahd to be perfomerd during the week one tutorial. With this website we created our own blog in which you are viewing currently.
During week one workshop we familiarised ourselves with the ecu homepage as well as blackboard, which we now know is a very useful resource for every unit in this course. We established how to use our student emails, this was done by sending test emails. We then began our first activity/assessment which is our "blog" by making a blogger account and an imageshack or photobucket account. As a class we discussed what was needed within this blogger which was a summary of our notes from our UPCOOO4 lecture, what we did in our workshop for that day and a short summary of the readings for that lesson. We then were told that this must be continued every week and so a weekly posting must occur. Before we left the turtorial we were told that our blog must of been completed for week 1 and that it would be checked in week 2.
LECTURE
Through the lecture many things were discussed but in detail an introductory on university life was mentioned in depth. Learning outcomes were mentioned, showing the university standard of work that should be developed by 'us' unviersity students. Helen introduced us into what UPOOO4 is about and the many things that will be worked on during this course/unit. Basically indicating that computers will be used every week, especially with assessments as well as that it is critical for us to know how to use them well and being independent when completing assessments.
We were informed on assessment content and the percentage of our assessments and exams. This will indicated what each piece of work will be worth overall during the unit.
Plagiarism was mentioned several times due to it being extremely important for university students NOT TO DO, consequences are severe.
READINGS
PC Lube and Tune
The website http://www.yale.edu/pclt/default.htm is a Service Station and convenience store, providing many interesting and useful things such as; introductions, tutorials, and education on technical subjects for any viwers who visit this website.
How Stuff Works
This site provides information on the PC (Personal Computer). It includes various sections which inform the readers/viewers on the various parts and functions of the PC. There is also a video clip present to further inform you.
Overall the readings were based on the basics of PC's. Through the reading we are introduced to hardware and the use of the internet. In the other reading provided similar information was presented which was basically information on "How PC's Work"
Below are some screen shots of what was done during week one tutorial/workshop:
This here is a screen shot of photobucket, thsi was one of the activities that had to be completed during week ones tutorial. Photobucket is used for uploading images, so that these images can be placed on your blog.
This is a screen shot of blogger.com, this was also another activity that ahd to be perfomerd during the week one tutorial. With this website we created our own blog in which you are viewing currently.
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