True or False?

The Internet and World wide web are the same thing?  Hopefully by now we all know that these two terms describe two different things.   

Chapter 2 had some more terminology that was clarified further for me.  For example, I now know what an IP address is, a URL is, as well what a domain name is.   I thought they were all the same thing all this time, haha, chalk it up to ignorance ;) 
*An IP address is the unique numerical address of a computer on a network, a URL or web address that consists of the hypertext transfer protocol (http) domain name (path if necessary) and file name; ex: http://www.julieisawesome.com (not a real site fyi) and a domain is the easy to remember text alias for one or more IP addresses.*

ICANN is a non-profit organization that operates under the U.S. Department of Commerce? !?!?!  Well, color me surprised.  I had no idea ICANN controlled domain name registration.  The top-level domains I was familiar with, however, I was not prepared for how many there are. I can't wait to see how fast the domains in the DNS will grow.  I had no idea so many existed already!  
Finding out web browser shortcuts was beneficial as well.  Especially for customizing my screen.  I now have RSS feeds in a more handy spot.  Thanks Web 2.0 & Shelly, Napier, Rivers!
I'm still tweaking with browser options and am more aware of security while surfing the web.  Security is a BIG issue with me so I'm very interested in finding out more about this. 






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Personal Learning Network (PLN)

*I'm looking for a job in warmer weather* lol

This is great...I've been creating a PLN and didn't even know it! Before I enrolled in school, I created a "favorites list" of websites/blogs that were important to my future.   First of all, when I want to "find out" the answer to a question I have, whether its personal or professional, my go-to place is the web.  Google, Yahoo, and BING are my search engines of choice. (I find the world wide web is the quickest, most accurate source of information.)   Then from there, I weed through the millions of options that usually pop-up and choose one or more that peak my interest.  


Some sites link me to more reputable sources, for example:
The word "reputable"...I can simple type it into the Yahoo search bar, (spelled incorrectly on purpose)  and BAM...Yahoo displays a merrian-webster's definition and several other definitions of the word including pronunciations, etc; companies that have this word as their name, legal definitions, and more.  I can click on "images" within the Yahoo page and WHAM-O logos and visual representations show up.  It's amazing...anything I want to learn about is literally at my fingertips, 24 hours a day, seven days a week!


That brings us to my PLN... I recently made the commitment to my degree plan and my future plans.  I want to be able to help people learn about technology while using the web.  I want to enable, motivate, and empower people to utilize this awesome source of information!

I am still in the beginning phases of what will be a HUGE personal network, but for now, I'm reading blogs, micro-blogs, Facebook, twitter, wiki's, YouTube as well as hard copy magazines.  I've been watching certain blogs, not following as of yet, about the career path I'd like to pursue.  I kind-of feel like an detective when I find a subject that intrigues me.  


*A side note* when I watch YouTube tutorials about Web 2.0 Tools such as the video below (podcast on iMacros), I often get bored by the person's demonstration and monotoned voiceover.  I feel as though these presentations could be "spiced up" and engage the audience more, take it to the next level if you know what I mean......i've embedded the short video from one of my searches...what do you think? 

 

Someone's Following Me!

I feel like I've been a wizard on the computer lately... registering for twitter, tweet deck, JING, Symbaloo, updating Facebook and using Wordle for a home project.  
I hope I remember all these passwords I had to create :)

*still trying to figure out how to fit these pictures on here nicely*

 I love to use what I learn as soon as I can. I recently started making wine at home and immediately thought to use Wordle to create the simple, clean labels for the bottles.  

Which one do you like?

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By the way- follow me on twitter:

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*All pictures/icons captured by using JING :)

Symbaloo is a visually appealing way for me to organize my "go-to" websites.  The tiles can be rearranged to fit my personal likes and I change out the icons.  

Bookmarking my favorite sites this way gives me an easy access page from any computer that has an Internet connection.  


It's also a great add to my PLN for quick references like blogs, wiki's, twitter, etc.