Topic 10: Online Sharing

I used Padlet as my choice for this project because it was very simple to use and also required no log in which is awesome. I defiantly could see myself using Padlet in the future even though I am not much of a online sharer. It was also neat that you can post on peoples wall anonymously so that you don't have to reveal any information to others. Padlet had no instructions on creating your wall but really does not need it because its that easy to use.

Here is my Padlet example:
http://padlet.com/wall/tcuqdseei1p1

Topic 9: Evaluating Information Web Sites & Citing Sources

3. You are responsible for writing a paper on the production of electricity in your state. Which resource is least likely to have biased information:

My Answer: The electric company that sets the rates for your electricity

Actual Answer: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov)

It makes sense that the Agency would have least likely biased information because it is government controlled. The electric company could have biased info because they are a company so there purpose is to persuade consumers to invest in their business. 


9. When you are assessing a website's objectivity, which of the following would you not examine?

My Answer: Advertising on the website

Actual Answer: The currency of hyperlinks on the website

I have always ignored advertisements because the amount that is displayed and how often you see them everyday. I always thought that advertisements did not matter but some ads actually relate to the websites.

Topic 8: Books and Reading

1) I used Shelfari to create my reading shelf because it was very easy to set up and use especially if you already have a amazon account which allows you to use it for a Shelfari which means there is literally no information that you have to fill out. One feature that I really liked about Shelfari was that when you select it book it gives you the amazon links to buy the book if you ever decide to and plus its amazon so you can find some really good deals. I have never used a website like this before but it is awesome for me because I am not the biggest reading fan so Shelfari allows me to keep track of what I read and can also recommend books that I may be interested in. There are not a lot of drawbacks tho this site but if I were to point one out it would be the process of adding books to your shelf. It is easy to find, select and add the book to your shelf but you click "add to shelf" in my opinion it tells you to fill out much detail on the book like: rate the book, summary, share this, tags and the status. Granted you can totally ignore it and skip through it is annoying every now and then in my opinion.

Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog

Topic 7: Documents & Presentations

1) Google Drive is a great tool for students to use for schoolwork. Google Drive is a cloud service service which can store things like documents, photos and videos. The main reason I use Google Drive is because of Google Docs. If you have ever used Microsoft Word then you will have no problems using Google Docs. Creating and working on documents with Google Docs has some cool features that Microsoft Word does not have. Since Google Docs is a part of the cloud service Google Drive it allows you to have multiple users working on the same document at the same time which means it will be a lot easier for partners in classes to work on shared assignments together without having to deal with emailing each other their documents to combine their work. Another great feature is its auto save feature. The document you work on automatically saves after every change you make and you continue to work as it saves itself. Ever forget to save your documents? Well even if you close your document Google Drive will save it exactly where you left off. Here is a link to my book timeline in my Google Drive.

2) The web tool I decided to review is called Soundcloud. Soundcloud is a online audio platform where users can discover and share their favorite type of music to anyone. For artists and music producers Soundcloud is ideal for uploading, recording and promoting your original tracks. Soundcloud supports any format and and size for audio tracks including recorded live sets and concerts which can range from 1 to 2 hours long. Although Soundcloud contains millions of diverse music it also supports audiobooks, podcasts, and multiple topic discussions. Another audio platform that is similar to Soundcloud is called Spotify. Although I would not recommend this over Soundcloud simply because it is digital rights management-restricted content from record labels which means it does not heavily support local artist and music producers and there are ads unless you pay premium. Follow me on Soundcloud. 

3) Here is my Glogster which is all about electronic music. 

Topic 6: Creating Animations & Videos

Video I Created:

http://www.dvolver.com/live/movies-1026304


I chose Dvolver to create my video/animation because it is free to use and does not require anyone user to create an account, you simply go to their website and start working. There were not a whole lot of options to pick from in terms of characters, setting, movement and music but it is enough to make a short story. Some tips I will mention when using Dvolver is to leave a space on the first line when entering the text for the characters so it will look more centered on the speech bubble in your video and also to add music if it fits your video so that there is audio that is present instead of having it completely mute like mine. This video/animation creator will be helpful for my senior project for when i need to quickly describe something using animations during a presentation.

Topic 5: Creating Your Own Images

                                                        

https://www.canva.com/                                                                           http://www.ribbet.com/

I used Canva to create the "NBmazur" picture for profiles like my email, social media and other sites that give you the option of having a profile picture.  The quote was made through Ribbet which is a lot simpler to use because there were only two steps in making the picture and that was finding a picture and type in the text, that was it. This site is really good for creating pictures for fun. 

Topic 4: Photos, Images and Giving Credit

1) Questions:
 
    a) What are the punishments for using copyrighted material without publishing it or getting                      permission from the original owner?
 
    b) Is copyright and trademarking the same thing?


2) Answers:

    a) The violater of the copyright material can pay from $200 to $150,000 for each work and also               pays the amount of profit made and damages. They must also pay for all attorneys fees and                 court costs. Lastly the person may also go to jail.

    b) No, copyrights and trademarking are not the same but are similar. Copyright protects work of              owner like music, plays, photos and movies while trademarking identifies/distinguishes the                  source of the holder like a word, phrase or symbol.


3) What is a Creative Commons License and why is it important?

A Creative Commons License is a copyright license that allows the use of copyrighted work. This is important because it can help share work created by those and can also be used by others to add to the original. 

 

These two pictures represent what i may use in my book trailer because they were taken in the same time period that the book takes place in and also both showcase American World War II bombers which symbolizes a part of the story with the characters. 

Works Cited

Dickman, Karl. B-17 On Bomb Run. 22 Mar. 2005. Wikipedia. Public Domain. 20 Oct. 2014.           <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomber#mediaviewer/File:B-17_on_bomb_run.jpg>.    

Huffstutter, Robert. Black Thursday, 14 October 1943 over Schweinfurt, Germany. 28 Feb. 2012.     Flicker, Yahoo. n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2014                                                                 <2014. https://www.flickr.com/photos/huffstutterrobertl/6938286893/>.