tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88423916659292183792012-02-15T23:36:00.644-08:00Tasks undertaken and experiences gained while studying Internet Communications.Greg Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628713576372051098noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8842391665929218379.post-33457904083168129382009-03-03T01:10:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:33:30.025-08:00<div align="justify">A first for me!  I've created a basic blog site.  This Internet Communications study will also be a new experience - a new way of learning.  I sense the <span style="color:#990000;">virtual camaraderie</span> building through the 'blackboard'.  Nearly every query I have had so far has been mentioned there.   What a great source!  My completed tasks are:</div><ul><li>Posted a reply to the tutor's welcome post.</li><li>Emailed the Unit Tutor my agreement to the Oasis conditions of use.</li><li>Created a learning log using 'Blogger'.</li></ul><p>Here are my <span style="color:#990000;">'top 5 tips for new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span>'</span><strong>:</strong></p><ol><li><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Be clear on the purpose of the blog:</span></strong></div><div align="justify">This has been defined for us as a log to record both our tasks and reflections on the concepts and experiences of the unit. Normally I would have to establish this clarity myself.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Begin with small steps:</span></strong></div><div align="justify">Create a 'basic' blog.  Experiment and let the frills come later. I looked at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wordpress</span> but with the aid of the blackboard posts I decided on Blogger. I can learn the basic principles through Blogger and so concentrate on the conceptual side.</div></li><li><div align="justify" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Communicate with experienced </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bloggers</span>:</span></span></strong></div><div align="justify" style="text-align: justify;">There is so much out there. Several in the course had their Blogs up and running. I learnt from their work and the posts of others.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Concise Language</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">:</span></strong></div><div align="justify">My suggestion is not to be wordy. Use active English rather than passive - as it is more personal and less pompous. There are probably many like me who tend to 'skim' rather than 'read' web pages. If what I am looking for does not stand out on the page I exit. Headings and lots of 'white space' help draw one's attention. Blogger itself is a good example of this clean layout.</div></li><li><div align="justify"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Enjoy:</span></strong></div><div align="justify">Sometimes it is hard to maintain the momentum. The suggestion here is to post at regular intervals.  Don't let it build up.</div></li></ol><p align="justify"> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8842391665929218379-3345790408316812938?l=gregslearninglog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greg Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628713576372051098noreply@blogger.com2