Quotes

Here are some quotes about helping others! I hope everyone has a GREAT SUMMER!

"There is more happiness in giving than in receiving."
-Acts, 20:35

"To do more for the world than the world does for you - that is success."
-Henry Ford

"Help someone who can't return the favor."
-Author Unknown

"Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible."
-Charles Dickens



What can you do for Others?

Back to Helping Others!

Here is a neat poem I found about helping others. See what you think!

You gave on the way a pleasant smile
And thought no more about it.
It cheered a life that had been dark the while
Which might have been wrecked without it.
And so for that smile that was given there,
You'll have a reward sometime-somewhere.
You spoke one day a cheering word,
And passed to other duties.
It cheered a heart; new promise stirred
And painted a life with beauties.
And so for that word of golden cheer,
You'll have a reward sometime-somewhere.

You lent a hand to a fallen one;
lift in love was given.
You saved a soul when hope was gone
And helped him on toward heaven.
and, so for that help you proffered there,
You'll have a reward sometime-somewhere.

-Author Unknown

What can you do for others?

Social networking sites conclusion

So after looking through multiple journals and articles about how social networking sites are impacting our lives I have come up with this conclusion. Social networking sites, now more then ever, are impacting people of all ages lives.

Two major ways I looked at was through education and politics. We are starting to see more and more sns popping up in classrooms and most of it has been very beneficial. Allowing a child to have an email pal from another country or allowing them to tweet a question during a lecture that they are not understanding can help a considerable amount. Politics is also changing, President Obama was able to raise a staggering amount of money for his campaign through Facebook and there was even a Youtube debate held during that 2008 Presidential election.

I believe that we will continue to see a rise in social networking sites in the classroom and also continue to impact politics. Make sure you check out the video I posted to see just how far Social networking has come!

Interesting video!!

Check out this video I found that pretty much sums up everything I have been researching and writing about for the past month.

Myspace and politics

This article was written with information that was gained by doing a study about the uses and gratifications of accessing political candidate profiles on social networking sites. The online survey showed that voters are drawn to this source of political information for the primary desire to have social interaction with other supporters who have the same views and ideas as them. While information seeking and entertainment were also reasons. In 1996 America saw a dramatic increase in online campaigning, in 2000 it was the personal campaign websites that were the highlight and in 2004 blogs were the main focus of online political campaigning and information gathering. Social networking sites came to be in the 2006 congressional elections and much more attention was given to them during the 2008 presidential elections.

Social networking sites and politics

This journal is written to give readers a look into campaigns and how Myspace and Facebook are changing the way politicians run for office. Like anything else political campaigns have changed over time. With technology advancing the candidates were able to a permanent figure in the day to day lives of the voters. TV, radio, billboards, magazines, and newspapers are examples. However when the Internet came to be no one could have guessed the impact it would have on the campaign process. The other forms of media are still important to the candidate but they don’t compare to what the Internet can do for them. Myspace and Facebook allow the politicians to develop a more personal relationship with their supporters, and can even make direct communication with them. The functions of the Internet in politics will continue to evolve and help more people get involved in politics. The purpose of this journal is to show how the Internet has evolved like anything else in our world and how it will continue to have an impact on events in our life.

Should Social networking sites be used in the classroom?

This articles is showing the readers about the harms that can be done to not only having an account to a social networking site but also to show the harms of incorporating those sites into the classroom. Social networking sites are not only ways for friends to keep in touch and meet new friends but also is used for people to exchange questions and information about classes, tests, and assignments. But how secure are these websites for the teenager and young adults’ privacy and security? Some teachers are trying to find ways to incorporate these sites into their classrooms critique their students writing on these sites, while other teachers say it wouldn’t be right to go in and evaluate a student’s writing on their Facebook page because it the original intention wasn’t for that.

Teaching with Twitter

Twitter is a relatively new to the social networking scene. It has been made popular by celebrities taking on twitter account. Lately now twitter is finding its way into the classroom to help students“Teaching with Twitter” is an article about a new technology that is slowly entering the classrooms, Twitter. A professor at Purdue University is trying out a new software called Hotseat, where in his lecture class all 250 students are able to type or text a question or comment they have about what the teacher is teaching. Although it is not required, 75% of students say they use the program. It helps the students who are shy or fear of feeling stupid for asking a question. They are able to send their questions in anonymously and get a response from the teacher. The professors, for the most part, are seeing having Twitter in the classroom as a positive experience. One teacher said that he is now receiving questions he had never gotten in a class he has taught for years.

Social networking sites

How much do you really know about the social networking sites that you use on a daily basis. I realized by reading this paper that I didn't know too much.

Youtube was founded in February 2005, it is currently the leader in online video sharing. Youtube makes it very easy for people to upload and share their personal videos and watch other what other people have uploaded. Many social networking websites get their revenue by selling advertising space. With the popularity rising, social networking sites can charge companies the maximum price to advertise on the homepage. The companies can advertise by using banners and text that millions of people will view daily. One of the most popular social networking sites is Myspace, who has over 168,000,000 members as of April 2007.

Blogs in education

Have you ever thought about how far blogs have come? How maybe they can be used for more than just a place to put our thoughts? I found an article that shows how blogs have evolved.

Blogs have become a firmly established web communication tool. They have evolved from simple online personal diaries to being able to engage people in collaborative activity, knowledge sharing and reflection on debate. Many blogs have very large and dedicated readers/followers. Universities are starting to use blogging and its tools for the classroom, including Harvard Law.

If you would like to read the entire journal you can find it here: “Exploring the use of blogs as learning spaces in the higher education sector.”

Youth becoming more involved

I found this great article that talks about how our youth are getting more involved in politics.

With this last presidential campaign we saw more and more youth getting out and becoming more involved with the candidates campaigns. Youth are not just getting out and voting as well as participating in campaigns. The authors talk about new forms of communication and how risky they can be. For example, negative press a candidate can get by a supporter posting something bad about another candidate on youtube. Also the article talks about how candidates are posting videos on their websites to announce their running for office. All major 2008 candidates created facebook pages for potential voters to look at.

You can read the entire article here. Youth Vote 2008

Impact of facebook on Political Communication

Originally, if a candidate was wanting to receive feedback from the public about their campaign they would have to use a public opinion poll. This is no longer the case, beginning with Howard Dean in 2004, political strategists started to realize how the internet could provide additional methods and engage community members in the political process. Facebook provides campaigns with the ability to organize and communicate with their supporters in an efficient way. It also allows community member to react and put personal input politicians views/polices.

“Expanding the Public Sphere: the impact of facebook on Political Communication.” is a journal that shows how the internet and social networking sites are starting to play an increasing bigger role in politics and campaigns.

History of social networking sites

Many people use social networking sites but have little knowledge on the history of them. I found this journal that gives us some of that background information.

Since they have been around, social networking sites have gotten millions of viewers, many who visit the sites on a daily basis. People can be related by their previous relationships or they can be connected to strangers based on their political views, religious views, and shared interests. The first recognized social network site was launched in 1997.

If you would like to read the entire you journal you can find it here...Social network sites: definition, history, and Scholarship.

It really is interesting to read about how far social networking sites have come. See what you think?