I really like the feature - I think it's really cool you can map out your different pic locations. I have lost of vacation pics that would be neat to see mapped out. I didn't really explore any of the other services b/c I really like the Flickr site. I'm going to upload more photos and tag them. I could see ppl using this professionally if they are photography majors or utilize photo software - you can find some really neat pics to reference. It's also a great way to market what you can do and where you've been. I don't really get geocaching - it seems too invasive. I don't need "GPS" for my pics.

Geotagging

Includes my tagged pics........

http://www.flickr.com/map/?fLat=20.606917&fLon=-105.229969&zl=5

Geotagging

Map of the World:

http://www.flickr.com/map?&fLat=13.7242&fLon=100.5385&zl=10

http://www.flickr.com/map?&fLat=-12.8056&fLon=-76.5672&zl=6

Podcasts

I listened to the MPR Podcast. I like reading the news on a daily basis. I chose to review the weekly headlines of in-depth discussions of news events, issues, the arts and more. I tend to keep myself pretty up to date on what's happening on a day to day basis. I don't think I will subscribe to one.

I think Walk Whitman would podcase and call it something like freedom or cultural acceptance, something along those lines. I have no idea if his parents would listen, mind probably wouldn't.

Midmorning | Podcasts | Radio | Minnesota Public Radio

Midmorning Podcasts Radio Minnesota Public Radio

RSS Account

Google Reader constantly checks your favorite news sites and blogs for new content. You can also share it with others. It's a good way to stay up to date on various topics and even access documents for research. I liked Google Reader the best and currently have that as part of my Google account. I also used newpaper websites to check their archives.

Research Project Calc

I like the RPC Calc. over the UofM Calc b/c you could just have the info emailed to your account and get reminder about each step along the way. One thing I did like about the UofM Calc is you had a lot more options about the kind of class the project was for but at the same time most of the categories don't apply to AI students.

I would use the RPC to get reminders email as often as possible to make sure I was staying on track with an assignment. The teacher guide had a lot of helpful features too like proofreading assignments and how to make sure you aren't plagarizing. There was also a lot about learning how your work will be evaluated although this would more than likely vary by teacher.

I think you could even use this in the future for projects at work to help you manage your time and make sure you meet a deadline especially if you have multiple projects to do at once.

Online Productivity

I chose the iGoogle web page. I already use gmail, Google Doc, Google calendar and Google photos so I thought it would be nice to have it all in one place. I will probably end up making it my permanent home page. I like being able to open the browser and have my email right there instead of having to sign in 2 a few diff accounts. I had all my email forwarded to the one address. It was also nice to have the weather available for the location of your choice when the page opened.

I currently use the calendar feature and think that's really helpful b/c you usually have access to a computer at school and it's a nice way to keep track of you daily/weekly schedule or homework assignments.

I looked at the Backpack website but wasn't really interested in it. I might have misinterpreted the info but it appeared you would have to pay for a subscription depending on how long you wanted it for??? It didn't seem like anything I couldn't already do with the Google page.

THe to-do list option was ok. I like the you were able to share it with others but I don't think I would use the list that often. I tend to write things in my planner or just remember them. I would probably forget to update the page.

Tagging & Del.icio.us

I honestly am not a fan of the label/tag for the blogs.....it took me forever to figure out for some reason. I see the potential in it b/c you can find related items for research purposes but I would prefer to research myself. I don't really like the tags. I do like delicious though - that was fairly easy to use. I don't necessarily like how the web page is laid out but it was manageable. I did create and account and even bookmarked a few things so far. I think this is helpful b/c you can save articles and pages that might have some relevant use in the future. It's nice to have something to revert back to.

Online Creations

They have a lot of professional tools like high resloution and professional prints but you can also make your own personal layouts. I really like the bighugelabs.com b/c the tools are super easy to use and navigate. I'm really new to the different photo softwares and applications and I was able to figure out how to manipulate photos and use different functions without help or tutorials.
I would definitely recommend it to others. I like how it's free and you can do so much. I'm a fan of Snapfish and Kodak photo sites. I also like google docs and have used that in the past. I knew of quite a few of these sites but hadn't heard of many of the ones in 16 Things.

BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

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There's a lot of really cool photo manipulations you can do to create amazing pics. I really like playing around on bighugelabs.com - that was my favorite site. I spent a lot of time with my own personal pics. I had never known about these sites and think it's great they are free to use. You can do a lot of neat stuff for presentations or self promotion. You can really show what you know how to do with these tools.

I have mixed feelings about sharing photos online. I don't mind ppl having access to professional photos but I would not put my own personal photos of family and friends online for everyone to see. If you are taking a logo from someone I think there could be copyright or licensing issues but if someone uploads a pic online, they are authorizing it for ppl to use.

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BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

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BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

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BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

BigHugeLabs: Do fun stuff with your photos

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Photosharing with Flickr

Uploaded on October 24, 2009by kaiy

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaiy/4038653093/

Flickr would be a great way to share your work with others but also a way to save your files online so they don't take up so much space on your harddrive or in case your computer crashes.

I currently use SnapFish as my online photo hosting service. I really like it b/c they don't limit the space you can use, there are editing options available, great ways to organize your photos and the fact that your photos can be entirely private, public or limit to who you want to see them. I had never used Flickr prior to tonight but do like the product. I still think SnapFish is easier to use but that could just be b/c I am more familiar and comfortable with it. You can definitely do a lot more with Flickr. Flickr also has a more professional look to it where as SnapFish has more of a personal look to it - almost like something you would put your vacation and family pics on.

I don't really like having my pics public. I only share them with ppl I want to see them and they can only access them through the link I send them. I wouldn't mind having professional pics being public b/c it's nice to share the work and network through the designs. You could also generate ideas off other ppl. I like to keep my personal pic private though.

Wikis

I blogged on the Wiki site and edited the Dream Supply Kit to resemble that of something desireable of a web design major. I really like how you can share the site and ppl can be editing the same "document" without having to send it back and forth. It seems a lot more organized b/c info won't get missing along the way.

I think if pple were working on projects in a group setting Wiki's would work b/c ppl could add and change things at home, work or school. This way everyone has access to the document and would be able to see changes and make adjustments to contribute. Blogs for class or work as discussion boards would also be a good idea.

I think they limit it b/c you can't fully trust the info on the source b/c other people are able to edit the info. Someone might put incorrect info or a biased view in the document making the information provided not entirely true or neutral.

Online Collaboration Tools

I personally though Google Docs was easier to use but I am also a lot more familiar with that application than Zoho. Zoho has a lot of apps and features that are similar to Google but there are a few differences I noticed. One being database apps and online databases - Zoho has but I couldn't find them on Google. But on the other hand Google has personalized homepages and web site hosting. I also noticed that Google uses another source for Wiki and Web Conferencing. I would aim more for Zoho b/c it seems to have more functionality and more features.

I think they would find it pretty convenient b/c they could all be accessing the same document instead of forwarding it back and forth for editing. It would have been a lot less time consuming, haha! The final draft would have been better b/c there would have been more methods of presenting their info and manufacturing of the document.

Digg, Reddit....et al

I really liked Digg - there was a lot of useful info on the sites. It was nice you could go through so many articles on the same topic for sources. I especially liked how it directed you to related articles.

It's a good way to promote conversations and discussion. You can share links to pages by placing them on Facebook, Twitter, etc for your friends and coworkers to see. If people like what you post, they can comment on it and your info will be posted for millions to see. I think that's a good way to develop a reputation!

I think combining Twitter and Reddit saves time b/c you can choose to follow the Reddit page and keep up to date on current events and news without having to search elsewhere. It's right at your fingertips as an update.

You can always see what newspaper or communication source the article is coming from. I look for who the source is quoting as well - are they creditable or not? I tend to rely on info from well known sources like CNN.com or the NY Times.com. If I haven't heard the name of the website or communication source I like to double check elsewhere.

Gross......I've never been a fan of John and Kate + 8 and am extremely tired of hearing about their family. I feel bad their personal life has to be exploited so much and the children need to grow up in the public eye. If you want my honest opinion, I think Kate looks younger and "hip" with the new haircut but the old haircut makes her look more like a mom. Maybe her new haircut is part of her starting fresh.....I don't really pay attention to what brand the family wears. Isn't John a good friend with Hardy??? Maybe that's why he wears so many of his clothes.

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Beyond MyFaceSpaceBooking

I chose Plurk over Twitter b/c I'm new to social journaling and like that it was designed for beginners. The online journaling experience is unique b/c you are able to make new friends and network but also keep your current friends updated with your status while they see yours. I honestly see it as being very similar to Facebook and MySpace but with more status updates. It would be nice to see updates regarding projects that are due or items to bring to class if it is related to school or if it is related to work, it would be nice to see timelines/deadlines or get an update on what projects people may be working on currently.

I honestly am not a fan of twitter/plurk. I think they consume people's time too much b/c people are constantly updating their status or reading what their friend or favorite celebrity is doing. I personally don't care for people to know what I'm doing at all hours of the day. If you put something negative on your status ( ex. I hate my job) it could have a negative affect on your boss's attitude towards you or possibly result in disciplinary action.

Social Media

I've had a facebook account for a few years and absolutely love using it! It's a great way to keep in contact with old friends but also get to know new friends! Some of my classmates and I have already added each other as friends - it's a nice way to get in touch with each other regarding homework or classes notes. One of my classmates and I have been writing back and forth to help each other answer questions for one class and help each other with hard to understand material.

I also created an account on thisisai.com to hopefully meet and get to know other AI students in my program and others. I've tried to keep my facebook account up to date with activites and work experience so if a potential (or current) employer should happen to see my profile they will get a general idea who I am. I like to keep my personal info on my profile private but do show general info.

I have a few friends I have never actually met; we had common interests and worked for the same company but in different departments. It's a nice way to hear about things going on in other areas of the company or even find out about job openings.

I think professional networking is different from social networking in the respect that you are making connections with people that can potentially help you in your career. That may include helping you find a new job, tell you about a new technology, or help solve problems. It's a great way to get your name out there so you have contacts and can be a contact if someone is in need.

Online Communication

The fact there is so much information on the website is really nice to have at your fingertips. It's nice to have the basic info like student activities and academics but also personal information like grades, tuition payment, email, etc. It's very useful to have on one site. I like the ease of navigating and ability to do so many things with a "one stop shop". I find the "myselfservice" to be the most useful. I really like that you are able to pay your tuition/bill that way.

One problem I did have is when you click the "pay my bill" or "see my grades" link it wouldn't show me any info. I played around with it enough and realized I needed to change the year from 2008 to 2009 and enter my info for anything to show up.