Thing 18 - 4-28-10

Today I learned about social media sites. I have been using Facebook for almost a year and it has been a learning experience for me. I am very cautious about sharing information with people that I don’t know. I do like being connected to my family and close friends through the site. I can view new photos and keep up with what is going on in their lives. I have been able to connect with a few old friends, but it seems like most of my friends aren’t into technology. I did find that my sister, that is 5 years older than me, has many friends on Facebook. Facebook is a good way to connect with family and friends, but it is very important to set-up your privacy settings so that you are comfortable with the information being shared.

Thing 17 - 4-28-10

Thing 17 – 4-28-10

I learned about Podcasts today. I have heard a lot about them, but I haven’t listened to one before. Podcasts are another way to share information using the internet. You can download to an iPod or MP3 player. You can also view on your PC. I went to my church website and tried to find a sermon to download and I couldn’t find one on the page. I went to FBC- Jacksonville, and I found the list of sermons available. I found one and it was very easy to listen to on my PC. I think this is a great way to get messages out there to people. Now that I know a little more about Podcasts, I will plan to check out more topics that I am interested in.

Thing 16 - 4-28-10

I am learning about YouTube today. I am amazed at how the internet has created a whole new world out there to share information. This is a great way to get ideas from other people or even get a good laugh. I am going to post one of my favories on this blog. The steps seem to be quite simple, so here goes: