8/1/2011- ICT Web editors

Today i learned how to use web 2.0 photo editors, although it was complicated, it worked similar to photoshop. I made 4 pictures each with different effects, i learned the different options to turn a picture black and white, and learned how to desaturate and saturate images.


I learned how to adjust curves with different colours and also learned how to make pictures brighter, and match the lighting of the different backgrounds.

7/28/11 ICT Photoshop

Today we continued editing sandcastles, to make them match with different backgrounds. It was a bit tricky as we had to be very precise with different lighting's. I had various implications, including finding pictures that fit certain backgrounds and making them match each other.
I made 3 pictures today and all were very precise and well thought out. the first picture was put in a desert, the second was put under water and the 3rd was put in a forest.

18/7/11 Blogging

Today we learned about the basic principles of blogging, and ventured into different blogs, how they are used and why they are used. We learned different abbreviations such as RSS ( really simple syndication) and learned the way blogging works, and why bloggers blog through the internet

7/25/11 ICT Photoshop

Today i completed the worksheet, and started editing the sand castle images to upload on flickr. I learned all the basics of web 2.0, what blogs wikis and podcasts are.
I learned the process of using photoshop, how to merge different pictures and also blend the lighting's together, to make the picture look smoother and original. Here is the worksheet.

Wikis:
What is a wiki?
A Web site developed collaboratively by a community of users, allowing any user to add and edit content.
How do wikis work?
A wiki allows anyone to easily update the content on the site. If you can use a simple word processor or send e-mail, you can contribute to a wiki. It is a site where people can constantly update outdated information, without any special rights or permits.
What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Advantages	Disadvantages
Easy to use and has a step by step technology which guides students through using Wiki.	Anyone can edit so this may be too open for some applications, for example confidential documentation.
Students are able to develop communication skills within class using the computer	Students become easily distracted and use the computers for purposes other than course-related activities.
Wiki products are immediate so there is no need to wait for a publisher to create a new edition or update information.	Open to SPAM and Vandalism if not managed properly.
Anyone can edit and it is easy to use and follow. This gives students the potential for being authors, not just researchers.	The flexibility of a wiki's structure can mean that information can become disorganized.

What are some different uses of wikis?
Wikis can be used for work related matters and school related matters, which may involve research on a particular subject, or research on statistics and demographics.
Write down 10 interesting and useful things about wikis:

· Information is constantly updated.

· Information is never outdated.

· Provides accessible information for everyone.

· Allows everyone to edit, and share their knowledge.

· Provides different point of views for various subjects.

· Students are able to develop communication skills.

· Is a way of providing insight on known knowledge.

· Is open for everyone to research and edit.

· Is an easy way of finding information.

· Is a faster way of searching for unknown knowledge.

Podcasting:
What are podcasts?
A multimedia digital file made available on the Internet for downloading to a portable media player, computer, etc.
How do podcasts work?
it is where a video is made by a group of people, in which is then converted into a media file, uploaded into the internet and is then downloaded by various applicants on the web, interested in watching the particular podcast. Once downloaded it is then transferred into a portable media device which can then be watched any time. Podcasts can also be streamed by web applicants who do not want to download the podcast, but instead want to watch it once.
What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Advantages	Disadvantages
available anytime/anywhere for students	entire file is downloaded to students' computer/device
easy to create, distribute, and download -- no professional equipment is required	need sufficient bandwidth to download the podcasts in a timely fashion
new podcasts are auto-downloaded	limited usefulness for hearing impaired people
can restrict podcasts to students enrolled in the course	no interactivity -- audience cannot participate, etc.

What are some different uses of podcasts?
Podcasts can be used for educational purposes, entertainment purposes and informative purposes that can be accessed by many different people around the world, for any of these purposes.
Write down 10 interesting and useful things about podcasts:

· It is accessible universally to everyone.

· It can be used for means of research.

· It has a wide variety for different interests.

· It’s an easier way of sharing videos.

· Can connect people on a global scale.

· Is an easier way of searching for videos.

· Is easier to keep videos, and watch them whenever.

· Has the interest of various people.

· Can be easily brought anywhere, at any time, as it can be held on portable systems.

· Allows people to find what they want when they want.