Too much information and news, not enough time, can't decide what to read?
There is so much information available for consumption today that much of the struggle to remain productive and knowledgeable about the topics that matter most to you is figuring out how to manage all this content. The Internet, which has exponentially increased the amount of media, luckily does have great web 2.0 sites available for free that can help people manage information, stay focused, get connected, and be informed about what matters to them without 'killing' their entire day. So, take a look at some of the useful web sites listed below to help you get started at being a more informed and productive person.
Twitter - use this social media tool to follow and connect with people and organizations that share content relevant to your interests. This allows you to filter the type of information and news you want to see. Follow me at www.twitter.com/jonhalvorsen
Google E-Reader - choose to subscribe to blogs and web sites so that their new content comes to you in an easy one-stop place to read and share with others. You can organize all of your subscriptions into folders for easy access by topic. This allows you to no longer bookmark all your favorite sites for accessing since all of the content feeds (RSS) to your E-Reader home page.
Diigo - Collect, highlight, and then remember what it is you need. This site allows users to do so much more than other social bookmarking sites like http://delicious.com/ by focusing on E-Reading and providing technology that allows readers to create sticky notes, add highlights, and incorporate pictures and documents.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Google Reader - A Useful Tool
Using Google Reader makes it so much easier to stay up with all the blogs and web sites I follow. Here is an example of a post I received in Reader about my kid's elementary school. I was at this event and it was awesome! Excited that our school is using social media and web 2.0 technologies to spread the message about all the great things going on on campus.
Truckee El’s Open House a big, green success:
Right on the heels of Truckee Elementary’s big show at Earth Day came our annual Open House,held on April 26. As in past years, this event gave parents the opportunity to see first-hand what our kids have been up to at school, with a tour of the classrooms, guided by the students themselves.
But this year’s Open House was truly a special evening, as we celebrated our Going Green initiative, co-funded by the Shane McConkey Foundation and the Truckee Elementary PTO. Open House provided the perfect venue for the official unveiling of our beautiful, green-oriented lobby mural, complete with artistic contributions from every student at TES! Local artist and lobby muralist Sara Smith (www.saralsmith.com) was in attendance to provide perspective and answer questions. For weeks, Sara’s been not only the artist-in-residence, she’s been a teacher-in-residence, engaging and guiding children with their own works of art. We’ll miss Sara!
This year we added to the green-themed fun with a major new event: Family Science Night. Our partner in environmental education, SWEP (Sierra Watershed Educational Programs) was on-hand with parent and teacher volunteers, as well as our own student-staffed Green Team to run several science “exploration stations” in the cafeteria. Parents and students alike shared in the fun … and learning.
Big thanks go out to SWEP, the Envirolution Club, the Green Team, and all the parent and teacher volunteers who helped us out … we couldn’t put on events like this without you! It was certainly worth it … check out the sights from Truckee El’s Open House 2012 here:
Truckee El’s Open House a big, green success:
Right on the heels of Truckee Elementary’s big show at Earth Day came our annual Open House,held on April 26. As in past years, this event gave parents the opportunity to see first-hand what our kids have been up to at school, with a tour of the classrooms, guided by the students themselves.
But this year’s Open House was truly a special evening, as we celebrated our Going Green initiative, co-funded by the Shane McConkey Foundation and the Truckee Elementary PTO. Open House provided the perfect venue for the official unveiling of our beautiful, green-oriented lobby mural, complete with artistic contributions from every student at TES! Local artist and lobby muralist Sara Smith (www.saralsmith.com) was in attendance to provide perspective and answer questions. For weeks, Sara’s been not only the artist-in-residence, she’s been a teacher-in-residence, engaging and guiding children with their own works of art. We’ll miss Sara!
This year we added to the green-themed fun with a major new event: Family Science Night. Our partner in environmental education, SWEP (Sierra Watershed Educational Programs) was on-hand with parent and teacher volunteers, as well as our own student-staffed Green Team to run several science “exploration stations” in the cafeteria. Parents and students alike shared in the fun … and learning.
Big thanks go out to SWEP, the Envirolution Club, the Green Team, and all the parent and teacher volunteers who helped us out … we couldn’t put on events like this without you! It was certainly worth it … check out the sights from Truckee El’s Open House 2012 here:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
How to Use Google Reader to Keep Up with Your Favorite Blogs | Michael Hyatt
Stay current in less then 30 min a day following hundreds of blogs with an RSS feeder like Google Reader.
Google Reader has allowed me to stay informed about many topics I'm interested in both professionally and personally in a time efficient manner. No longer do I have to 'bookmark' my favorite blogs and web sites. Now, I just have to visit my Google Reader page and all of the content I'm interested in is feed to me via RSS technology. I highly recommend using it. Watch this video to see an introduction to what it is all about.
Read more about this tool and learn some great keyboard shortcuts here.
How to Use Google Reader to Keep Up with Your Favorite Blogs | Michael Hyatt:
'via Blog this'
Google Reader has allowed me to stay informed about many topics I'm interested in both professionally and personally in a time efficient manner. No longer do I have to 'bookmark' my favorite blogs and web sites. Now, I just have to visit my Google Reader page and all of the content I'm interested in is feed to me via RSS technology. I highly recommend using it. Watch this video to see an introduction to what it is all about.
Read more about this tool and learn some great keyboard shortcuts here.
How to Use Google Reader to Keep Up with Your Favorite Blogs | Michael Hyatt:
'via Blog this'
Monday, April 23, 2012
How Your Social Media Profile Could Make Or Break Your Next Job Opportunity - Forbes
How Your Social Media Profile Could Make Or Break Your Next Job Opportunity - Forbes:
It is becoming more important for everyone using social media to think more carefully about what they publish since more businesses are jumping on the Social Media bandwagon. Read this article about how what you share could affect your chances at landing your next job.
Students - comment below with your thoughts regarding this topic. Make sure to include your FIRST NAME and initial for your LAST NAME.
'via Blog this'Publish Post
It is becoming more important for everyone using social media to think more carefully about what they publish since more businesses are jumping on the Social Media bandwagon. Read this article about how what you share could affect your chances at landing your next job.
Students - comment below with your thoughts regarding this topic. Make sure to include your FIRST NAME and initial for your LAST NAME.
'via Blog this'Publish Post
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Power of Film Combined with Social Media to Create Change
Watch this video about the power of film combined with social media and how people can make a difference in the world. This group, Invisible Children, visited Truckee High School a couple of years ago. http://www.invisiblechildren.com.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/
Now, one of their members has produced a short-film about their cause that has gone viral with tens of millions of people watching the video in just 2 days.
KONY 2012
After watching this news feature and short film, how do you think this viral video might create 'change' for the good? What cause or issue are you passionate about that you could create a short film about and share with social media to educate more people about it?
Please comment below!
Now, one of their members has produced a short-film about their cause that has gone viral with tens of millions of people watching the video in just 2 days.
After watching this news feature and short film, how do you think this viral video might create 'change' for the good? What cause or issue are you passionate about that you could create a short film about and share with social media to educate more people about it?
Please comment below!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Battling to make a loved one’s life meaningful after death
Battling to make a loved one’s life meaningful after death
Why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving? Texting while at the wheel is not only dangerous to oneself but to all those using the road including other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Keep those phones away and stay focused on driving!
Each day 15 people die and 1200 are injured due to accidents involving a distracted driver.
Each day 15 people die and 1200 are injured due to accidents involving a distracted driver.
For more information about the dangers of "Distracted Driving" please read http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Distracted_Driving/index.html
AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary
Who is driving distracted?
WARNING - The following PSA contains graphic content and demonstrates the harsh realities of texting and driving. Watch or show with caution.
So, once again, why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving? Please comment below.
AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary
Who is driving distracted?
WARNING - The following PSA contains graphic content and demonstrates the harsh realities of texting and driving. Watch or show with caution.
So, once again, why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving? Please comment below.
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