Creating a Professional Web Presence

Creating a professional web presence was an interesting activity for me. I never created a website before so I started out believing that it would be a challenge. As I began the project I found that it was easy to maneuver Google Sites and to edit each web page. I did not believe that I had any material to place on the site but then realize that I had a resume. Then came time to work on the portfolio page and I did not have a clue what previous projects I worked on that I could place on the page. I began to Google my name in search of something that I may come across and found the articles that I wrote for Scout.com. I was able to import those links to the page with ease. I really enjoyed using Google Sites to build my website.

I will be able to use the professional web presence in my major to input information onto websites. I would love to work with sports interactive media companies like SEC Digital Network. I would also have the opportunity if I worked in a television newsroom or radio station to work on the website of the company I work for. I will produce information for on air use, and also create content for the company’s websites embedding the information into the website. I would like to learn more about web presence.

I believe that with the easy to use Google Sites people will be able to create websites that easily meets their needs. Many start-up charities or small business that does not have the funding to pay a web developer to design a website will be able to develop a website by using Google Sites. I would not have believed that the development of Distance Education or Virtual Schooling began back in 1728. Distance Education has been beneficial to me, allowing me to take some of my classes online. I have had Online learning classes and Blending learning classes. I have taken online classes because of the flexibility. It allows me to work a fulltime job and still complete my educational requirements. I have a friend that is a vice-principal in Alachua County and she is not a fan of Florida Virtual School. She says that if the children are not self-starters they will not be able succeed in Florida Virtual School. I am the board chair for a school named AMIKids Gainesville and because of teacher certification issues we were going to go with the Florida Virtual School in the class room and in my research I found that many educators did not like the alternative. The School Board of Alachua County was not pleased with the idea either so we scrapped the idea.

I selected a tutorial video that shows how to create websites on Google Sites.

Open Source Software and Cloud Computing

Open source software and cloud computing has become a part of my life. I have learned so much about open source software and cloud computing from using it in school and in life. I use Mozilla Firefox, Google Docs, Blogger, Wiki, and Drop box and that is just at work. I have learned about openoffice.org and Gimp in class.

Open source software and cloud computing are product that I can use as a production student. Currently in the Telecommunication College when you volunteer to work on WUFT newscast you have to sign up to the Google listserv that sends out the scheduling every week. I have an entrepreneurial class that I am currently using Google Sites to create a website image for a business plan, and will be able to use Gimp to create a brochure at home since I do not have Adobe Photoshop. It allows me to not have to go on campus to the computer lab. Cloud computing and open source software will be helpful to me in my major. I will have access to some of the best equipment on campus and when I begin to work in my field. I have limited funds at this time, so open source software will be of great help to me when working on personal projects.

I believe that cloud computing and open source software is a valuable tool in society. They are products that are created for everyone. It is not just for the privilege it is for those that cannot afford the software that are all great to use but does not line up with our budget. It was created for those children in grade school whose parents cannot afford to purchase expensive software. They can complete their assignments with open source software and cloud computing. I have a Google account that I use for my calendar. I have added my daughters dance calendar, and my wife’s calendar. I have a blogger account about my son and his journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Microsoft is now promoting cloud computing in commercials for Windows 7.

This video is about GOGRID teaching how to use cloud storage.