3 posts tagged “web 2.0”
In the last few weeks, I've realized that exploring Web 2.0 is the most beneficial assignment I've worked on in my Journalism program so far. It introduced me to different websites and tools that I otherwise would have never explored. I enjoy writing, though don't consider myself an avid writer. I plan to continue blogging through Vox after this assignment is complete.
In relation to Journalism, all three aspects of media that we're taught, intrigue me. Writing, radio and television are all important in Journalism, and I feel Vox is an excellent way to further my writing skills. That's why I've decided to use it as an outlet for developing stories and working on my writing style.
I think that I'll continue to use Flickr as well, however, I don't believe Del.Icio.us will be something I continually use. I'm quite happy with traditional bookmarking and don't feel a need to tag every website and document all of my travels. If a website is important enough to remember, I'll probably it bookmark the "old fashioned way".
All in all though, this assignment was incredibly beneficial to my knowledge of the Internet and Web 2.0 tools, as well as furthering my writing style and experience.
Thanks Wayne for introducing our class to different aspects of the Internet.
Cam Brown
'41'
He's fast, agile, deceptive, and can defeat an ogre with one shot from his powerful bow. He can outrun the undead and outsmart human beings. He's been known to slay raging beasts with a deathly strike from his magical blade. He's been to more continents and countries than anyone I've ever known. While I'm excited to find a quarter on the street, he's simply not satisfied with finding a magical crossbow such as the Crystalpine Stinger. He spends hours on his craft, and will not rest until his ultimate quest has been completed. He is a dreamer. He is a hunter. His name is Icyru... and I am his master.
That's correct. Icyru is a character that I have created within the massive online universe known as the World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft is an MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game) created by the masterminds at Blizzard Entertainment. The Warcraft franchise has been around for over a decade, but the online revolution that is World of Warcraft is only a few years old and flourishing in its brilliance.
I started playing this game on Christmas Day, 2004. At the time I was on high-speed Internet, though a few months later moved to a dial-up location, and my play halted for a long period of time. I've only recently re-entered the world that is endless in its experiences. There is a monthly fee that is required to join and play with thousands of others within the game, but the fee is well worth it, and actually cheaper than one trip to the movie theatre.
World of Warcraft is a very social game and a nice stress reliever. It's nice to take your mind off certain things and let the game envelop you for however long you choose to play. With millions of players all around the world already enjoying this game, more have recently created their own online hero. World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade was just released; an expansion pack add-on that continues where the end of the original version left off. These new adventures give experienced players a chance to further their character and explore deeper into the world of Azeroth.
So in closing, Icyru is a pretty cool guy, and we get along together quite nicely. Except when he gets himself into fights he just can't handle and makes me run all the way from the graveyard to retrieve his corpse. It really cuts into my night when he does that. All in all, World of Warcraft is a great form of entertainment, and is gladly welcomed into the world of Web 2.0.
Cam Brown
'41'
At long last, I'm finally sitting down and posting my first official Internet blog. I'm no stranger to message boards and I suppose some of what I've written before could be considered to be a "blog". Most of the posting I do on a daily basis revolves around my fantasy basketball league message board on NBA.com. For those who aren't familiar with fantasy sports, it's a hobby I enjoy in which I build and comprise a team made up of real NBA players. I then compete against other fantasy managers based on those players' actual stats during actual NBA regular season games.
The current league I'm involved in is made up of 12 teams, and is a very competitive and vocal fantasy league. I'm very confident in my basketball knowledge and make that well known to all the other managers on a regular basis. This generates a lot of "trash" talk, and makes for a very interesting and entertaining NBA season. I recently made two trades in this league that I feel will put me over the top in competing for the championship.
Fantasy leagues come in various formats. From NASCAR, to the PGA, Internet users all over the world can involve themselves, interact, and compete with other sports fans in the league(s) of their choice. Fantasy sports is just one of an unmentionable amount of benefits that Web 2.0 presents.
I'm looking forward to investigating, learning, exploring and sharing different ideas and creations through this assignment and the discovery of Web 2.0.
Cam Brown
'41'
