In MPI_104 this semester I have learnt a lot about the internet that I previously was not aware of.
In first term we created a blogger account and I learnt how to post links as well as messages. I also learnt how to change the aesthetic look of my blog by changing the colours and fonts as well as adding images and slideshows of photos.
I was also able to comment on other peoples blogs in my class.
In Delicious we learnt how to save bookmarks to specific website which can be accessed fom any computer, rather than having to save favourite sites on each individual computer that is used.
We also learnt how to share photo's on Flickr and join groups and add friends on the site.
In second term we have learnt about counters and RSS.
I learnt that a counter is a device hich stores the number of times a particular event has occurred, often in a relationship to a clock signal.
I learnt that RSS is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. It is used to solve a problem for people who regularly use the web. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in. You save time by not needing to visit each site individually. You ensure your privacy, by not needing to join each site's email newsletter.
We also learnt about Google Reader which works by reading atom and RSS feeds online or offline, so it can update your subscriptions even when your not online.
Finally we learnt about a search engine for searching blogs called technorati. Technorati competes with search engines such as Google and Yahoo, and unlike these other search engines Technorati also provides popularity indexes giving each member a ranking and authority.
In mpi 104 this semester we also learnt how to create our own website using a program called iweb which allows you to change settings to chosen layouts and add links and pictures and extra pages to your site.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Week 11 - Technorati
This week we learnt about technorati which is an internet search engine for searching blogs, competing with Google and Yahoo. Unlike Google and Yahoo Technorati also provides popularity indexes giving each member a ranking and authority.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
week 10 - counters and RSS
COUNTERS
- what are counters?
in digital logic and computing, a counter is a device which stores (and sometimes displays) the number of times a particular event or process has occurred, often in a relationship to a clock signal.
- why would you use them?
counters may be used to store (and sometimes display) the number of times a particular event or process has occurred, such as how many times your particular website or page has been viewed.
- what are some other web analysis tools?
google analytics, clicktracks, webtrends, websidestory HBX analytics, Omnitures SiteCatalyst.
RSS
- What is RSS?
RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.
- What is it used for?
RSS is used to solve a problem for people who regularly use the web. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in. You save time by not needing to visit each site individually. You ensure your privacy, by not needing to join each site's email newsletter.
- How does Google reader work?
Google reader works by reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline, so it can update your subscriptions even when your not online.
- what are counters?
in digital logic and computing, a counter is a device which stores (and sometimes displays) the number of times a particular event or process has occurred, often in a relationship to a clock signal.
- why would you use them?
counters may be used to store (and sometimes display) the number of times a particular event or process has occurred, such as how many times your particular website or page has been viewed.
- what are some other web analysis tools?
google analytics, clicktracks, webtrends, websidestory HBX analytics, Omnitures SiteCatalyst.
RSS
- What is RSS?
RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.
- What is it used for?
RSS is used to solve a problem for people who regularly use the web. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in. You save time by not needing to visit each site individually. You ensure your privacy, by not needing to join each site's email newsletter.
- How does Google reader work?
Google reader works by reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline, so it can update your subscriptions even when your not online.
Monday, May 4, 2009
MPI_104 overview... Assessment 1
In MPI_104 so far this semester I have learnt a lot of new things about the internet that I previously was not aware of.
In creating my blogger account I learnt how to post links as well as messages. I created 8 posts over the term with some based on uni work and some on my personal interests. I think the more interesting posts would be those with the links to cool sites and the ones sharing my photos such as this one, and this one.
I learnt how to change the aesthetic look of my blog by changing the colours and fonts as well as adding images and slideshows of photos.
I was also able to comment on other peoples blogs in my class such as this and also this.
My posts were kept in order with Tags labelling them either MPI_104 related or otherwise, and explaining the nature of the post, whether it be sharing sites or photos or links to work done in class.
In Delicious I have saved 17 bookmarks, some being to the blogs of other class members and others being to sites of my personal interest. I have included mainly photography and art sites, as well as music because these are my favourite hobbies and are things I enjoy to participate in. My favourite three would be Deviant Art, Photo of the day and Photography.com.
On the site Flickr I have uploaded 30 images with these being three of my favourites: sunset at farm, flouro day, and wrecked car
In creating my blogger account I learnt how to post links as well as messages. I created 8 posts over the term with some based on uni work and some on my personal interests. I think the more interesting posts would be those with the links to cool sites and the ones sharing my photos such as this one, and this one.
I learnt how to change the aesthetic look of my blog by changing the colours and fonts as well as adding images and slideshows of photos.
I was also able to comment on other peoples blogs in my class such as this and also this.
My posts were kept in order with Tags labelling them either MPI_104 related or otherwise, and explaining the nature of the post, whether it be sharing sites or photos or links to work done in class.
In Delicious I have saved 17 bookmarks, some being to the blogs of other class members and others being to sites of my personal interest. I have included mainly photography and art sites, as well as music because these are my favourite hobbies and are things I enjoy to participate in. My favourite three would be Deviant Art, Photo of the day and Photography.com.
On the site Flickr I have uploaded 30 images with these being three of my favourites: sunset at farm, flouro day, and wrecked car
photo sites =]
here is a link to an awesome photo sharing site i found
also a link to a site where u can have t-shirts made with your own photography printed on them... thought it was pretty cool
also a link to a site where u can have t-shirts made with your own photography printed on them... thought it was pretty cool
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