A Writers Perspective

After reading an article from Author Alice Walker on mediation of inner spaces, I think her perspective on the writing process was an easy flow of knowledge and positive reinforcement. Walker talks about her life struggles as a single mother etc. and how she uses a meditation method called “Metta” to help her resolve any issues she may have with people she has encountered. According to Walker (2000)” We were being guided to send metta to a loved one, a benefactor, a neutral person and a difficult person.” The difficult person, assuredly the person to whom you have had the most conflict with would shockingly be the person to whom you have the most conflict with. A lot of what Walker says makes sense to me and my own personal experiences. The people that you have had conflict with over the years all deserve closure and so do you. Metta is described as one of the best methods of relieving old tension and moving on with your life. For example, in a metta sent to someone it would state “May you be happy” which is not a statement built on sarcasm but rather positive resolution.

I strongly agree with Alice walker’s approach to alternative methods of life changing resolutions by means of metta. In Psychology, you learn that people compensate for actions and emotions that are not always explainable at first sight. You also learn that as humans, we tend to manifest our feelings and thoughts etc. in different ways including internalization's. If you have anger built up inside for various life experiences, how are you going to forgive those involved and move on? What positive methods will you acquire to do so? Life is a continual process, in which we as humans continue to emotionally evolve every day. My thinking has significantly changed throughout this course regarding a writer’s perspective in the social media environment. I feel that as a writer and communication professional, it is my duty to state fact without persuading targeted audiences to my personal opinions. You have to leave it up to your reader to voice their own opinion on your publicized work. Social media is a new age technological tool that has forever changed the dynamic of human interaction and relationships through online forums. A writer is a human who has a talent for writing however, the reader is a human with a perspective on a writer’s talent. This course taught me as a writer to accept more responsibility for what I blog to readers and in return target larger audiences. Not everyone will agree with your opinions or methods of tranquility such as metta etc. But you are the key to your success and the journey starts and ends with you.

References

Walker, Alice. (2000). After 20 Years, Meditation Still Conquers Inner Space. New York Times.

Retrieved from:  http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/23/arts/23WALK.html

How does Multimedia enhance our messaging?

How does Multimedia enhance our messaging?

First you must ask yourself, what defines Multimedia? According to Loretto (n.d) “Multimedia is a systematic tool used to combine both media and content through various forms such as text, audio, video, animation, interactive features, and still images in various ways and combinations made possible through the advancement of technology.” With the advantage of using modern technology such as the internet and social media, multimedia enhances our messaging by allowing us to connect and share our thoughts at faster rates than ever. After looking at the wide range of multimedia tools at your discretion, are there some programs more effective than others?

            Video: An exmaple of Cloud computing using Amazon cloud services. 
                                                            
According to Education technology resources (2014) “Animoto is a cloud-based tool that allows users to easily incorporate images, video clips, text, and music into video slideshows.” Before you try to figure out what a “Cloud” based service is, you must first ask yourself what is a “Cloud” in the world of technology? According to Griffith (2013) “Cloud computing in laymen’s term means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.” For example the Apple corporation has a service provided on all of their premium tech devices such as the IPad, IPad Mini, IPhone 5s, 5, 4s, 4 etc. which uses the internet to store large amounts of data. So the next time you want to save a report on your phone using an app, make sure your tablet’s ICloud feature is synced with your phone to eliminate manual labor and time. The benefits of using Cloud, is to save more storage space on your handheld devices and tablets hardware while making information more accessible and time efficient. Animoto does the exact same thing that Apples ICloud does, but comes with a subscription for their services (Education technology resources, 2014).

In comparison to other multimedia tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, I think that Animoto is equally effective at getting the job done. This opinion will range based on what a user is looking for with regards to multimedia tools. For me, I prefer using multimedia tools that educate while allowing users to play a role in learning. As an adjunct professor, I have learned overtime that students tend to learn concepts better with a mixture of text and visuals. Making things more relatable instead of basic lecturing and make a world of a difference. I love what I do and I wouldn’t change it for anything. Multimedia has become a marvel of technological advancement for its success in enhancing our way of thinking, processing and learning.

References

Education Technology Resources (2014). Multimedia Tools:  A collection of links, tips, and resources for

using multimedia tools. Wikispaces. Retrieved from: https://aartechresources.wikispaces.com/

Griffith. E., (2013). What is Cloud Computing? Pcmag. Retrieved from:   

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp

Engadget: The Technology wiz of Blogs

You know, not every webpage has mass followers and some are due to its inability to relate to larger demographics. According to Ebizmba (2014) Engadget is listed as on of the top 15 blogs of today.      Now before you look at how a Blog functions you should consider what content it entails.
After analyzing a blog named Engadget, I quickly fell in love with its set-up and content. The technology themed blog and its form, function, substance is extremely relative to a large mass medium.Behold!! every Tech-Geeks Dream!

 Lets Break this website down three ways:

Form

I initially thought that Engadget contained a lot of widgets and were impossible to use however, my ideas changed after playing around it it's general functions. The blog provides a large amount of information with cited sources and adds many forms of media to share posted content. The main purpose of this blog is to gravitate towards more tech-friendly audiences and business wise audiences. Engadget is the perfect site to view for the latest devices and software updates etc. 

Function

Engadget, being a huge technology forum has a huge advantage to that of other tech-friendly audiences. It allows users to engage in online discussion while continually updating users on the hot-list for seasonal device releases. It is strategically aimed for audiences geared towards knowing what devices to buy and what not to buy. For example, if you want the new Apple Ipad Air, Engadget has a extensive review and comparison to other tablet devices on the current market now. They provide news, online forums, event updates etc. geared towards keeping their audiences actively engaged in "Whats New."   

Substance

The primary goal of this weblog is to provide its users to the latest information on the technology out there. As a consumer it is imperative that I can use sits such as Engadget to make decisions on what and what not to buy. It allows you to look up your favorite devices and get a wide range of reviews from amateur and professional experts. If you want a new laptop, than this webpage is the place to visit. They provide expert-level advice on tech-news and are backed up by AOL news. If you are that inner tech geek that loves to get daily updates on what devices are new and hot, than Engadget is the place for you.

References  

Ebizmba (2014). Top 15 Most Popular Blogs. Ebizmba. Retrieved from: http://www.ebizmba.com

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