Really starting to realize the potential in PLNs as I already have found multiple sites that have proven to be both interesting and useful. Especially in regards to discovering different Web2.0 tools and some of their applications.
For me learning about the Web2.0 tools is new for me just like it is for a lot of my classmates. Over the years though I have to say growing up on the web and having personal interests in computers and gaming has really helped me in the class understand and have a foundation to work off. Almost all the programs are media based which are programs and elements that I haven't had as much experience as I would like, but I think I can apply these tools in all my work to a very high degree of effectiveness with my background knowledge. Especially tools like Aviary and the presentation tools, they provide such an easy way to create graphics that can step up online content in ways that I feel a lot of normal average web users can't even really recognize without really looking at the base components of a website. Building a website from scratch and using just MS Paint and a Text editor can really make you realize the finer things in life.
I am definitely am looking forward to the final project layouts. I hope I can help my fellow classmates with what they need help with. Today proved though that learning new Web 2.0 tools can be extra hard when the computers your trying to use are outdated by like 4 years...and have faulty system files...nonetheless obstacles even when unnecessary can help to appreciate the easy things in life.
