My overall reaction after watching the sixth sense video's is disappointment. In the blog description Jason states "It always amazes me when I walk into a room students are so focused on their computer technolgoy." I completely agree with this statement. I believe that our generation is obsessed with technology and it acutally scares me. Just the other day we had a conversation in class about how people always walk around campus texting and do not pay attention to where they are walking. (Although I am guilty of doing this) I do not agree with how we cannot wait to text whoever texted us back.
After watching the videos on Sixth Sense technology the first thought that came into my head was: What is technology going to look like even ten years from now? I believe that the device they were describing was really interesting and of course it would be something that anyone in our generations or even in other generations would want to buy or use. It is convenient, interesting, and can be used for many different purposes. The way an individual could take pictures with their hands, go shopping and be able to look up alternative information about a product while holding it, and get that information quickly while standing there; who wouldnt like that? I cannot say that I wouldnt but I do believe that we are moving into a digital world everyday. I believe there are alot of drawbacks of living in a digital world. Already people today are impatient and want everything within a touch of a button but this is not real life. Even my dad told me that before technology evolved into what it is today people used to be alot more patient. Although I will never say technolgoy is a bad thing I do believe that it has changed people into becoming more and more impatient. The benefits of a digital world is being able to accomplish more within a given day. People always complain about not being able to accomplish enough. Im sure if we lived in a more digtal evolved world we would be able to do more in one day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a8m037Hkfo Microsoft presents tabletop technology. (no mouse, no keyborad) Surface computing- everything happens with your fingertips. Camera underneath react to your fingers and follow what you are trying to do.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
About Weebly
"Websites for grown-ups, no technical skills required: that's Weebly's promise. We decided to do you a favor and take a closer look." This statement was posted on the top of the review of this website. With this statement I believe that Weebly is trying to reach out to all kinds of audiences such as older adults that may not have experience with using Weebly.
My Personal Thoughts:
I personally believe that using Weebly is easy, fast, and effective. Our group is currently using Weebly to complete our group website and we have no had too many problems. The major concern that I have with Weebly is I feel at times that it is too simple.
Prices: A basic package is free. The Pro plan costs 3.99 per month if you sign up for a year. Then it is 2.99 if you were to sign up for two years. If you are wanting a .com domain then it would cost 39.95 per year.
Ratings:
1.) Easy use- 5/5 stars
2.) Template Choice and Flexibility- 5/5 stars
3.) Advertisement free- yes
4.) Language- 3/5
5.) Depth of navigation- 5/5
6.) Fun factor- 5/5
7.) Overall Rating- 5/5
(This is an overview of how to use weebly)
Weebly was created in 2006 and their main goal was to allow as many people as possible to set up a website that looks professional. Now about 3 million people use Weebly. The down side to Weebly is they do not have a live customer support. Responding to customers is done via email.
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