Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Final Web 2.0 Assignment
Create a wiki report in business format which answers the questions outlined in the next 3 sections. Be sure to include a full interactive sources cited:
Part 1 - Where we are and why - Web 2.0 Expo (May 2010)
From the conference: http://www.web2expo.com/webexsf2010/public/content/news-coverage
Watch the following videos:
Tim O’Reilly - State of the Internet Operating System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAau6W--iMo&feature=player_embedded#!
Danny Sullivan, - "The Search Platform: Friend Or Vampire?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmbnwAqh6qI&feature=related
Choose to watch at least one other video of interest from this conference (they are all listed on the right side of the screen when viewing the State of the Internet Operating System video).
Answer the following in your report part 1:
1. According to O’Reilly - What is “the Internet Operating System”?
2. How does this operating system outlined by O’Reilly differ from the current?
3. What is your opinion of Google - Friend or Vampire? If a friend, why do you think so. If a vampire, what can they do to be less scary?
4. Are there other businesses that we should be concerned about? Why, explain your answer?
5. Who do you think is the business that will lead the way in the next evolution of Web 2.0? Why, explain your answer?
6. Comment on what you learned from the third video you watched. Write at least one paragraph about the video
7. What do you think the motto “Create more value than you capture” means? Why is it applicable to Web 2.0 today?
Part 2 - Where are we going and Ideas for the Future
Watch the following 2010 Web 2.0 Conference LaunchPad presentations. These presentations are picked from a number of entries for presentation to the Web 2.0 annual conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrkB8HCp61g
and perform any other research you feel necessary to answer the following in your report part 2:
After viewing each of the 6 new ideas outlined in the 2010 Web 2.0 Launchpad give:
1. a brief description of each idea
2. outline which of the 6 ideas you feel has the highest probability of success and why you feel it will be successful.
3. what directions do you think are coming or what ideas do you have to extend Web 2.0 into the future
Part 3 - Applications GDCI and in business
Answer the following in your report part 3:
1. What are your feelings towards Web 2.0 technologies being used at GDCI as it now stands?
2. Where can GDCI go with the use of Web 2.0 technologies in the future?
3. Where can businesses go with the use of Web 2.0 technologies in the future?
This assignment is worth 10% of your final mark.
The digital portfolio assignment is worth 5% of your final mark.
The final exam is worth 15% of your final mark.
Here is my final report:
https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1H3QEj3OwDOwi3NmHL3rotJ5HqeC5m0pca3VEnONoybo&hl=en#
Part 1 - Where we are and why - Web 2.0 Expo (May 2010)
From the conference: http://www.web2expo.com/webexsf2010/public/content/news-coverage
Watch the following videos:
Tim O’Reilly - State of the Internet Operating System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAau6W--iMo&feature=player_embedded#!
Danny Sullivan, - "The Search Platform: Friend Or Vampire?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmbnwAqh6qI&feature=related
Choose to watch at least one other video of interest from this conference (they are all listed on the right side of the screen when viewing the State of the Internet Operating System video).
Answer the following in your report part 1:
1. According to O’Reilly - What is “the Internet Operating System”?
2. How does this operating system outlined by O’Reilly differ from the current?
3. What is your opinion of Google - Friend or Vampire? If a friend, why do you think so. If a vampire, what can they do to be less scary?
4. Are there other businesses that we should be concerned about? Why, explain your answer?
5. Who do you think is the business that will lead the way in the next evolution of Web 2.0? Why, explain your answer?
6. Comment on what you learned from the third video you watched. Write at least one paragraph about the video
7. What do you think the motto “Create more value than you capture” means? Why is it applicable to Web 2.0 today?
Part 2 - Where are we going and Ideas for the Future
Watch the following 2010 Web 2.0 Conference LaunchPad presentations. These presentations are picked from a number of entries for presentation to the Web 2.0 annual conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrkB8HCp61g
and perform any other research you feel necessary to answer the following in your report part 2:
After viewing each of the 6 new ideas outlined in the 2010 Web 2.0 Launchpad give:
1. a brief description of each idea
2. outline which of the 6 ideas you feel has the highest probability of success and why you feel it will be successful.
3. what directions do you think are coming or what ideas do you have to extend Web 2.0 into the future
Part 3 - Applications GDCI and in business
Answer the following in your report part 3:
1. What are your feelings towards Web 2.0 technologies being used at GDCI as it now stands?
2. Where can GDCI go with the use of Web 2.0 technologies in the future?
3. Where can businesses go with the use of Web 2.0 technologies in the future?
This assignment is worth 10% of your final mark.
The digital portfolio assignment is worth 5% of your final mark.
The final exam is worth 15% of your final mark.
Here is my final report:
https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1H3QEj3OwDOwi3NmHL3rotJ5HqeC5m0pca3VEnONoybo&hl=en#
Presentation
Topic:
1. Compare two workplace settings (eg. Home office, small business, large corporation) in terms of their information and communication technology needs. Describe the software, hardware and web 2.0 tools used in each setting.
Here is a link to my slideshow:
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AcpaQZXl_h77ZGY4YzZ2NW1fMTh3Y3FnY2Rk&hl=en
Here is a link to my quiz:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AspaQZXl_h77dFR0R3lHQjJYblE2QV9tbUh5dGJtYkE&hl=en#gid=0
1. Compare two workplace settings (eg. Home office, small business, large corporation) in terms of their information and communication technology needs. Describe the software, hardware and web 2.0 tools used in each setting.
Here is a link to my slideshow:
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AcpaQZXl_h77ZGY4YzZ2NW1fMTh3Y3FnY2Rk&hl=en
Here is a link to my quiz:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AspaQZXl_h77dFR0R3lHQjJYblE2QV9tbUh5dGJtYkE&hl=en#gid=0
Friday, June 4, 2010
Windows Movie Maker Assignment
This assignment has three parts, all of which will contribute to your digital footprint. Part 1 involves learning how to use Moviemaker and creating a business report that another potential user could refer to when using Moviemaker. In part 2 of the assignment you will use your knowledge to create an instructional video using Moviemaker (or another online movie creator if you can find it). In part 3 you will use a Web 2.0 movie creator to create content for the 'cloud'.
Part 1 - Learn Moviemaker (or alternate). Where to start - visit the Microsoft tutorial at: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
Create a report (using Wordperfect) on the following topics:
Windows Movie Maker - what is it?
Windows Movie Maker - how to:
• Add clips to a story board
• Edit clips
• Add sound to movie
• Adding a transition
• Adding titles and credits
• Add special effects
Include a title page, table of contents and a sources cited. The use of images (Screen Captures), and other advanced wordprocessing techniques (tables, columns, tabs, etc) is encouraged when creating this report. This report is to be created using Wordperfect wordprocessor. For help in creating a business report refer to: http://gdciinformationwiki.pbworks.com/f/BusinessReportWriting.pdf
Once you have a complete business report created in a wordprocessor, convert the report and upload it to a Wiki for final evaluation.
Part 2 - Create an instructional video to enhance your digital footprint. Your assignment is to create a short video that teaches someone about a skill you have. The skill can be anything from how to make a cake, to playing a tune on a piano, to how to write a proper essay. You decide on the skill that you think you are best at! Using video cameras, programs such as jing, and any other resource you choose, ‘shoot’ (create raw footage for) the instructional video. Once the video is shot, edit your video using Windows Movie Maker. You will use some or all of the features covered in your report (from part 1 above). Upload your video to YouTube to share your knowledge with others. When creating the video keep in mind that it is going to be uploaded, so be sure to protect your privacy.
Video requirements:
1) Opening title screen - give your movie a title
2) Closing Credits (list all movie maker names etc.)
3) Create a link from your report in Part 1 to the video
4) Submit the video by emailing your teacher the link to your report from part 1.
Part 3 - Create a video that uses the site: http://xtranormal.com/ The content of this video will be a discussion between you, an experienced Web 2.0 user and a parent, guardian, teacher, principal, an employer, or a client. You are trying to convince them that either:
a) They should be allowing you to use Web 2.0 tools to learn
or
b) They should be using web 2.0 tool s in their workplace to increase ....
You will need to do some research to create facts to use in your side of the discussion.
Work periods for this assignment: May 13, May 17, May 18, May 19, May 20, May 25, May 26
REPORT:
https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1DKJ82P5MIggfITTUrNdH-_ZxohsUW2Hex1u30TbZgYA&hl=en#
Instructional Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl0usqWRyPY
Xtranormal Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSPr4amKeiI
Part 1 - Learn Moviemaker (or alternate). Where to start - visit the Microsoft tutorial at: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
Create a report (using Wordperfect) on the following topics:
Windows Movie Maker - what is it?
Windows Movie Maker - how to:
• Add clips to a story board
• Edit clips
• Add sound to movie
• Adding a transition
• Adding titles and credits
• Add special effects
Include a title page, table of contents and a sources cited. The use of images (Screen Captures), and other advanced wordprocessing techniques (tables, columns, tabs, etc) is encouraged when creating this report. This report is to be created using Wordperfect wordprocessor. For help in creating a business report refer to: http://gdciinformationwiki.pbworks.com/f/BusinessReportWriting.pdf
Once you have a complete business report created in a wordprocessor, convert the report and upload it to a Wiki for final evaluation.
Part 2 - Create an instructional video to enhance your digital footprint. Your assignment is to create a short video that teaches someone about a skill you have. The skill can be anything from how to make a cake, to playing a tune on a piano, to how to write a proper essay. You decide on the skill that you think you are best at! Using video cameras, programs such as jing, and any other resource you choose, ‘shoot’ (create raw footage for) the instructional video. Once the video is shot, edit your video using Windows Movie Maker. You will use some or all of the features covered in your report (from part 1 above). Upload your video to YouTube to share your knowledge with others. When creating the video keep in mind that it is going to be uploaded, so be sure to protect your privacy.
Video requirements:
1) Opening title screen - give your movie a title
2) Closing Credits (list all movie maker names etc.)
3) Create a link from your report in Part 1 to the video
4) Submit the video by emailing your teacher the link to your report from part 1.
Part 3 - Create a video that uses the site: http://xtranormal.com/ The content of this video will be a discussion between you, an experienced Web 2.0 user and a parent, guardian, teacher, principal, an employer, or a client. You are trying to convince them that either:
a) They should be allowing you to use Web 2.0 tools to learn
or
b) They should be using web 2.0 tool s in their workplace to increase ....
You will need to do some research to create facts to use in your side of the discussion.
Work periods for this assignment: May 13, May 17, May 18, May 19, May 20, May 25, May 26
REPORT:
https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1DKJ82P5MIggfITTUrNdH-_ZxohsUW2Hex1u30TbZgYA&hl=en#
Instructional Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl0usqWRyPY
Xtranormal Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSPr4amKeiI
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
eCommerce Assignment Evaluation (1-4)
Using your knowledge of E-Commerce and your HTML, Web 2.0, Moviemaker knowledge, create an E-Commerce website for a product or service of your choice. Follow the steps below and research the following areas as necessary. Good planning will lead to good results!
1. Pick a Product or Service
Pick a product type or line (ie. books, electronics, CD’s, DVD’s, bikes, shoes, clothes, etc.) that you would like to sell online. Remember to keep in mind which products or services are most likely to be sold in an online retail environment. Research the range of items you wish to sell and the possible sale prices you can foresee for these products. Create or find and store pictures, prices and other information about your products for use in your website.
Where to Start:
Online Purchases by Canadians: http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/061101/d061101a.htm
Disadvantages of Online Business: http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol90/disadvantages.htm
2. Decide on Payment Methods
Research how you would setup to receive online payment. What payment methods will you accept? How much will an online payment service cost you? How are you going to report this to your customers? How are you going to link?
Where to Start:
http://www.moneris.com/index.php
http://www.paypal.com
3. Decide on Shipping Methods and Costs
Research how you will ship your products. How much does a parcel containing a paperback book or a CD or your product weigh? How much will it cost to ship one item? What other shipping costs are there? How are your going to report this to your customers?
Where to Start:
http://www.canadapost.ca/
http://www.purolator.ca/
4. Decide on how you would like to setup your website
Research what you like or dislike in websites and setup a ‘site map’ of pages for your website. Before you design your own eCommerce web site you need to consider each element of the web design.
Where to Start:
A) Find an eCommerce site that sells your proposed product (or a product similar) and review their setup
B) Answer the following questions:
1. What makes a good e-business web site?
2. What makes a bad web site?
3. Keeping your answers to question 1 and 2 above in mind, answer the following questions for your website:
a) For your eCommerce website, what is/are the:
• goals of the site
• what medium will you use - traditional webpage / Web 2.0 / a combination?
• level of consistency you require (ie. Colour schemes, backgrounds, fonts, page layouts, etc)
• target audience(s) for the site - do you want the site professional, academic, fun, retro, earthy
• site navigation methods
• graphics (logos, buttons and photo requirements)
• other considerations?
Write a short report of all your web design decisions. This report sets the design for the site and serves as the guide for the creation of all the pages in the site. Review this report with your teacher before proceeding.
b) Create a ‘site map’ of all of the pages of your site. Decide which page will come up first, what it will link to and the interactivity of all pages at your site. Review this site map with your teacher before proceeding.
5. Design your website
Design a website using the decisions you have made in parts 1-4 above. Create a separate directory for your website. Remember to use proper naming conventions for all files (ie. Use 8 letters or less in all filenames and folders , use only 3 letter filename extensions (ie. .htm, .jpg, etc), use proper image formats (.jpg or .gif), use all lower case in filenames when saving and calling, etc). Find a host for your website and upload it to the internet.
6. Test your website
Once you feel you have completed your website, test all links and images. Have someone else try your website and watch them as they navigate. Ask them to fill out an online review of your website. Make changes (if necessary) to make your website more user friendly and error free.
To hand in:
• Reports from Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Web 2.0 (Wiki?) format - provide the address to your teacher. The page should have a link to your completed website. The report should also have a link to your user review form.
Written Answers:
http://calliesstuff.pbworks.com/eCommerce-Assignment
Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/cbshoes2/
1. Pick a Product or Service
Pick a product type or line (ie. books, electronics, CD’s, DVD’s, bikes, shoes, clothes, etc.) that you would like to sell online. Remember to keep in mind which products or services are most likely to be sold in an online retail environment. Research the range of items you wish to sell and the possible sale prices you can foresee for these products. Create or find and store pictures, prices and other information about your products for use in your website.
Where to Start:
Online Purchases by Canadians: http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/061101/d061101a.htm
Disadvantages of Online Business: http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol90/disadvantages.htm
2. Decide on Payment Methods
Research how you would setup to receive online payment. What payment methods will you accept? How much will an online payment service cost you? How are you going to report this to your customers? How are you going to link?
Where to Start:
http://www.moneris.com/index.php
http://www.paypal.com
3. Decide on Shipping Methods and Costs
Research how you will ship your products. How much does a parcel containing a paperback book or a CD or your product weigh? How much will it cost to ship one item? What other shipping costs are there? How are your going to report this to your customers?
Where to Start:
http://www.canadapost.ca/
http://www.purolator.ca/
4. Decide on how you would like to setup your website
Research what you like or dislike in websites and setup a ‘site map’ of pages for your website. Before you design your own eCommerce web site you need to consider each element of the web design.
Where to Start:
A) Find an eCommerce site that sells your proposed product (or a product similar) and review their setup
B) Answer the following questions:
1. What makes a good e-business web site?
2. What makes a bad web site?
3. Keeping your answers to question 1 and 2 above in mind, answer the following questions for your website:
a) For your eCommerce website, what is/are the:
• goals of the site
• what medium will you use - traditional webpage / Web 2.0 / a combination?
• level of consistency you require (ie. Colour schemes, backgrounds, fonts, page layouts, etc)
• target audience(s) for the site - do you want the site professional, academic, fun, retro, earthy
• site navigation methods
• graphics (logos, buttons and photo requirements)
• other considerations?
Write a short report of all your web design decisions. This report sets the design for the site and serves as the guide for the creation of all the pages in the site. Review this report with your teacher before proceeding.
b) Create a ‘site map’ of all of the pages of your site. Decide which page will come up first, what it will link to and the interactivity of all pages at your site. Review this site map with your teacher before proceeding.
5. Design your website
Design a website using the decisions you have made in parts 1-4 above. Create a separate directory for your website. Remember to use proper naming conventions for all files (ie. Use 8 letters or less in all filenames and folders , use only 3 letter filename extensions (ie. .htm, .jpg, etc), use proper image formats (.jpg or .gif), use all lower case in filenames when saving and calling, etc). Find a host for your website and upload it to the internet.
6. Test your website
Once you feel you have completed your website, test all links and images. Have someone else try your website and watch them as they navigate. Ask them to fill out an online review of your website. Make changes (if necessary) to make your website more user friendly and error free.
To hand in:
• Reports from Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Web 2.0 (Wiki?) format - provide the address to your teacher. The page should have a link to your completed website. The report should also have a link to your user review form.
Written Answers:
http://calliesstuff.pbworks.com/eCommerce-Assignment
Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/cbshoes2/
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