Social Media

Social media is a way of interaction through the internet with family, friends, professional personal or political people.  It allows you to communicate and collaborate through the internet, enabling people to share their thoughts through blogging, where others can read and respond.   It also allows you to post videos and photos on other pages.  You can also read and edit others people blogs and reviews.  In the 1980's, newsgroups online became popular and that brought about the online bulletin boards.  You don't have to go to you local supermarket or landromat to view bulletins, you can view them online using the Usenet Network.  That's several servers that make use of network news transfer protocol (NNTP), that sends out news group messages.   There are other social media's that young and old take part of daily.

Below is an example of how teachers are using social media to reach their students! Enjoy!!.

Text Messaging and Chat

Text messaging, also called short message service (SMS), allows users to send short messages via a cellular device.  It also allows you to send audio and video in addition to text.  You can also send messages and multimedia messages from a cell phone to a webpage.  Since there are some limits to the amount you can send or text, companies now offer unlimited messaging plans.  They have short abbreviations to save space. (ie, c u 2 morrow means see you tomorrow.)  This is something I have yet to master.  By the time I'm finishing sending the message in regular english, the person on the other end has sent several messages back. I'm much faster than I was a year ago.  Then there's chat.  It is more than one user, exchanging text or multimedia messages using special client or web interface.  The users need a special kind of internet relay chat (IRC) and the receiving users has to have the same server to chat.  You may also use a chatroom, where you can have the privilege to go to private channels, where to get in you have to be invited.
Web based chat is using a web browser instead of a chat client, that's the difference from a chat room.  You can also text and have multimedia messages.

Chat is very popular and there are certain rules that has to be followed. Abbreviations are also used and users should never give their real names, addresses or private information.  A very popular chat is instant messaging (IM).  It can be with general people on the internet. 

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10078997-2.html
http://www.netlingo.com/acronyms.php

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Social Networking

Users connect with people, friends, family, coworkers and share information, pictures, videos, even invitations.  There are also social groups that are formed. In social networking, you are able to market products, parties and even exchanging information for ultimate networking.  Some of the most interesting discussions are conducted on social networking sites, to where a single-thread may extend for days, because the discussion is interesting. Sites such as MySpace, Eons, Beho, hi5, and of course Facebook, are prime examples of the social networking sites that may of us have become addicted to.  There are around 151 millions user of facebook, which equals 51% of the population of the USA.  Through these sites, other services such as instant messaging and real-time chat are offered. 

To get onto one of these social networks, you have to create a profile and begin requesting and confirming friends.   When Facebook first started, users had to have a college email address in order to sign up for it.  Now, anyone can have a facebook account.  As you begin to confirm and deny friends, you network expands - spanning from continent to continent, sea to sea.  I am a member of facebook and I have about 1800 friends, more than one of my daughters!  Most of my friends are people I don't know, but met on facebook, or through one of the gaming networks facebook offers. What I like most about facebook is the status updates and the games. The ability to be encouraging or encouraged is also a great plus!

http://www.facebook.com/

/http://www.myspace.com/

E-Mail Systems

E-mail is an online communication tool that has become an important key to all businesses, vendors, schools, and families.  E-mail has become the new way to conversate. At first it was the hip new way to write a letter, but now it has taken over a big part of the way we talk. The number of emails sent each daily is equal to the number of letters mailed each day.  E-mail provides a quick delivery, low cost, accessible, convenient, and manageble way to say what needs to be said. 

There are two components to an e-mail address.  There is an user ID and a host name.  Included in the host name is a TLD, or top-level domain like ".edu" or the popular, ".com" E-mail messages are sent from server to server over the web until it reaches its receipient's inbox. 

There are several e-mail clients that create, send and receive e-mails.  These clients provided many services to help people get their messages to their recipients.  E-mail servers and protocols help in the delivery of emails. 

http://communication.howstuffworks.com/email.htm
http://www.webroot.com/En_US/business.html?WRSID=d5d23ab24cf11b9c3f931c8bfe83c7d8

Audioboo

1.& 2.  Is it useful? How?

It's useful because you can just sit there and express yourself without worrying about typing, or grammatical errors.  And on the other hand, I feel that it is not useful.  It's like you're playing phone tag with someone and leaving voicemail messages.  Also, if you don't have an iphone or android, you won't be able to be mobile with this tool. 

3. Is it really a social networking tool as we know it?

No, this is not a social networking tool.  There is little interaction or response to messages. 

4. Do you think it will be as big as Facebook or Twitter?

No, I don't think it will be as big as Facebook or Twitter. 

5. After creating a Audioboo, how does it compare to Facebook or Twitter.

It seems too time consuming.  The amount of time the computer took to process the file was too much.  In the same amount of time I could of tweeted, or posted another status on Facebook and received several replies and "likes."

Google Reader

If only my filing system could be this organized!  Google Reader is the Symbaloo for blogs and other information.  This aggregator is a service connected to google and gmail that helps the "blogger" organize the blogs they follow.  In Google Reader there are various panels on the left-hand side that shows the subscriber what blogs they subscribe to.  It even allows you to search for the people you subscribe or don't subscribe to who may be in Reader.  If you're feeling adventurous, Reader suggests items and sources that fit your interests based upon your subscriptions and information.  Reader even has a tracking system called "Trends" in which you're able to see your activity, the activity of those you subscribe to and the trends of the friends in your contact list.  Google Reader, through its "Browse for stuff" tab, allows people to search for feeds that spark their interest; whether it is a news feed or sports feed, it filters your request to fit your need.  The main screen shot of google reader includes new posts from your blog subscriptions as well as a sneak peak into the blogs.

Google Docs

I would use google docs in my business to create surveys of the meals/foods I serve and cater.  Also the surveys would be great for employees, for the job.  I would be able to edit and view no matter where I am, as long as there's a computer. I would also be able to gather imformation from other chefs and employees.  It's really really great for my business.

LinkedIn

Linkedin is a social network similuar to  facebook, only it's for business professionals.  Professional profiles are set up, you can also include your resume.  On linkedin you can show off your skills, expertise and experience.  You will also know who views your file.  You can make new connections and join special groups. Linkedin  can be very helpful and beneficial to my business.  It can help me with contacts, with getting the word out concerning my business.  It would also help me with the different locations and sites. Especically keeping intouch with some of the local and out of state chefs.  Just to see what the other chefs are up to is very exciting to me, to see there works.  To stay updated on high end recipes and new inventions of cookware and kitchen wares is great.  And what I really love it doesn't cost you anything, to me on there, or to advertise.

Mobile Devices in Business

Business' are built, business grows, deals are made for business,' plans are meet and all this is done through a mobile device.  A business can be ran right from your mobile device, everything right at your finger tips.
Of course I would look into running a restuarant from a mobile devise, a owner can send menus out and advertisements to boost business.  Supplies, meats, produce, can be ordered right from your mobile device.  Recipes can be downloaded, and used rigjt on the spot.  You can pay your bills to your venders, see restaurant reviews;  who has the best, who is your biggest competition and who is the worst, all this from a mobile device.  Restaurants can send a text regarding the specials of the house with picture, it's truly awesome.  Calendars and reminders for parties that's booked; before you get to your restaurant you can access the reservation list. Doucuments can be created and sent, payroll can be done, you can go web searching from your mobile device, check emails, all of this and it can fit right in your pocket.
Using your mobile device in a business can be very expensive, and you have to have the right package.  You have to be attached to it at all times, because your world your life is the mobile devise.  But it's smart and it's the way of the future or should I say the way of now.

http://www.loopconsulting.com/iwanto/increase-my-restaurant-sales/index.html
http://www.chompstack.com/blog/2010/05/26/is-the-ipad-a-realistic-restaurant-point-of-sale-device/

Searching the Web (Advanced Search Techniques)

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Advance searches is using only keywords, and using the words in phrases, paraphrases or  quotations.  Conjunctions are also used, that’s called a Boolean operators. It tells you which conjunctions can be use and where in a search.    It also provides search forms so you can use boolean operators, filtering by language, file or domain.

http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=136861

http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html

Searching the web (Search Engines)

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Search Engines

Search engines uses software called spider bot, or web crawlers to search all kinds of information. It browses the web automatically, add urls and fetch documents.  Then a list is created based on the word only meaning results are returned for each query. Each search has a different software formula, and their list is not in the same order. 

 I’ve learned you should never limit your search to just one search engine.  That’s what I’ve done up until now,  I know better.  Here are a few I will search!

 

 

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/search_engine.html

http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/lesson1.shtml

Searching the Web (search tools)

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All kinds of information from around the world can be found by using directories, search engines, and meta-search engines.  Thanks to Jerry Yang and David Filo, we now have yahoo, which started off as a list of webpages that were shared among students.  This list became Jerry’s guide and in 1990’s it was renamed, YAHOO! It is now a network tool created and arranged by humans. Using human editors to put together a directory of web resources is both a strength and a weakness. These search tools are linked by easy to understand categories and keywords.  Within the search tools, there is a hierarchy of information and categories with direct access to various links.  There are various shortcuts that can be used to get you to your desired websites.  You can also “drill-down” or dumb-down the directory categories clicking links. Even though the directory may be very useful, it can also lead you to a bunch of useless sites.  The appropriate webpages may not be pulled up during your search because the webpage may have been rejected by the editors. 

http://www.rcls.org/ksearch.htm

http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/

Searching the Web

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Searching the Web:

Searching the web, you can find out any information you want to know - destinations for travel, all about any and everything, and anybody quickly.  I never knew until now, it's a process you have to follow to obtain the best information from how to search properly to what questions you have to ask to ensure that your navigated to useful websites. Using the best search tools will bring better results.  How you phrase a question or what key words you use all counts either for or against you. I've even learned that using quotation marks can narrow down a search.  These are called search tools. I never realized that the first hit that comes up on the search results could be a paid site. Even with finding sites, the credibility of that site has to be evaluated, because anyone can put any information on that site, and some may not be accurate. You also have to pay close attention to who sponsors that site and if the site contains appropriate and suitable material. And just because a site looks good, doesn't always mean that it has good information. With the elimination of libraries, the credibility and reliability of sites and the information on the site is more important than ever.

 http://websearch.about.com/od/enginesanddirectories/tp/toptentp.htm

http://www.ipl.org/div/searchbeyondipl2/

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Browsing The Web

This chapter has truly opened my eyes and my mind to receive information, most of it I never knew.  A while ago if someone would have mention www to me, wrestling would have entered my mind.  Web pages would have diffently had something to do with spiderman, browser would have meant a tool that were used in a salon.  Portal would only have hospital use; and with my background a server and slices would have everything to do with food.  I had some training on the internet, searching and refreshing and useing the keyboard, banking and facebook.  But never the knowledge of knowing that each of these had names and meanings.

With this chapter, Browsing the Web, I can now do just that - browse the web with navigating and building using protectors, feeds and accelerators.  And if I forget any of this information, I will have this chapter to go back to as a reference.  What a whole new world. 

oslovet.veths.no/teaching/internet/basics.html
www.livinginternet.com ›

SYMBALOO

Net Neutrality

Net Neutrality can be defined as allowing internet users to be treated equally…

I am personally in favor of this concept. I think the issue of net neutrality is about money, and how the government and big companies are trying to regulate how we spend our money when it comes to using the internet. How can the government regulate and monitor something I am paying for? Now its internet usage, and twenty years from now it may be regulations on what stores we shop at, or how we spend our dollar.

I currently pay for prompt, fast internet service, and when I sit at my computer to watch a movie on Netflix, or to send pictures of my new baby grandson to family members across the country, I expect for my service to be just that—prompt and fast. If a bill is passed to deny net neutrality, my ISP can actually monitor and regulate my internet usage if they feel I am using too much of a bandwidth, or blocking services offered by their competitors. Net Neutrality currently allows internet users to access search engines, and other websites without paying an additional fee. This is a huge issue for me because I do a lot of my shopping online. What about students who are poverty stricken and their parents can only afford the minimum payment for internet service? How can that student complete a research paper if it’s going to cost extra money to use Google or other search engines?

Some debaters think extra internet service should be offered at an additional cost and offered in tiered packages, like cable. Unlike cable, internet usage for some people is a necessity and not a luxury. Net Neutrality makes the internet easy and affordable for consumers and business owners alike. If laws are passed that restricts net neutrality, everyone will be affected.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_neutrality#FCC_broadband_policy_statement

www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality-101

TWITTER!

http://twitter.com/Chefbetty53

I will use twitter as a business opportunity to connect to the world regarding my catering business.  I will use twitter to promote my menu, my specialities, and to get and receive new ideas and recipes from other chefs.  I will use twitter to network with chefs and other food networks, about restaurant openings, food and wine tastings.  I would also like to connect with other venues to get better understanding of whats out there, that's new to the world of catering.
I would  like to connect to some of the celebrities, just to keep up with whats going on in their lives and the new Hollywood.
I would like to connect with friends and family and to see and keep up with them..
I realize its another social network, but it's blogging only with limited characters.  That's the only downfall I personally don't agree with.  You are only allowed 140 characters per tweet, I may need more sometimes.
Over all I'm going to love it!  All of this is still very new to me!

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Just a Thought!

Loving symbaloo and twitter getting all my sites together and enjoying my new friends twitting!
Who would have ever thought!

PLN = Personal Learning Network

Personal learning network is connecting friends, colleagues and professionals and social networks. Also for gathering information and resources to share.   Keeping all your needed information together, and making it available to you by connecting them all together..
Personal learning networks are very important to our environment, it connects ideas we are very passionate about, as well as money making for professionals. Teachers are starting to use PLN in there classrooms, for students to connect there subjects together and get information from other students.
I am using it to connect my social network, food news, healthy living and to keep up with the lastest recipes from a lot of my Chef friends.  I
I wish this was around when I had my catering business!

Just a thought

To start off if you're over fifty and have not used all parts of your brain in years; and decide to take a class in Web 2.0 make sure you get some kind of legal instruction on "How to properly use all parts of the brain again". I tend to remember what I'm writing about and get a brain fart and forget. 
So it must be illegal in some states...  Just a thought!

The Internet

The internet begin in 1957 and has grown tremendously; It now is a global resource that allows people to share information and to conduct business transactions.  The internet is used through personal home computers, super computers, and now mobile devices.
The internet is used for a number of reasons.  Communication browings the www, keeping in touch with friends, family through social networks. 

The government felt the need to improve computer systems after the successful launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union.  The US government wanted to catch up with it's Cold War competitors in the department of science and technology.  They feared a nuclear attack on their computer systems, thus creating the internet.

The world wide web was created in the early 1990s.  Developers wanted to create a simpler way of navigating the internet. 

Individuals and businesses connect to the internet through LAN or ISP.  LAN, or local area network connects computers so users can share resourses.  LAN is primarily used with businesses.  Individual and businesses  also use internet Service Providers (ISP) to connect to the internet.  An ISP is a company that provides a variety of services to connect costumers to the internet.  A common example of this is Time Warner Cable.

The internet has come a long way, from one computer and a mainframe, called batch processing.  My comparison is me I was born in 1957 in a one horse town, now that small town is a really big city.

Module 1: Blogs

Blogging everyday takes a lot of time, communicating, reading, and digging into other people lives.  It's searching sites, finding information, and inputting or expressing  words from your heart, and then posting it all.
Schedules has to be set, your writing has to be clear and understandable.  Try to add something everyday and learn how to link up to other links.  Even if people don't catch on right away  be patient, viewers are coming. Its commitment!
If you have a small business it's really beneficial to take advantage of  blogging.  Blogging can generate big business, can take your small business to another level.  Its better than a web page and cost effective.  Just tell a story about what you and your business is about and don't stress, you have to be in it to to win it.  Put in the hours, get help to oversee your writings.
You can't let up or take a break from your blogging when you are promoting your business, stay on top of it daily.  Slacking will only cause you to lose business .  Pratice what you preach, (in other words if you say you gonna have this or that Do It!