Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Final
In Computer Essentials we learned how to create avatars, websites, presentations, and edited photos. I enjoyed this class because it introduced me to new web tools I didn't know about and it also taught me the basics about computers like how to link websites and create a blog. It was a relaxing class where we were allowed to explore the various different sites and web applications the internet has to offer!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Jib Jab
Jib Jab is a website that allows you to create fun, short video clips. When you visit Jib Jab there is a library of different goofy videos that you can edit your face into. In the videos they have people dancing, singing and they have different holiday themes! To edit your face in the photo all you have to do is pick out your favorite picture and crop the photo. If you want you can also add friends and other peers. Jib Jab only allows you to add up to six people on their videos. Once you have finished editing the video, you can preview it and then share or post it to your favorite website! Jib Jab was easy to use and I had a good time creating hilarious videos!
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a neat web browser that was made by Google. It was easy to download and it allows you to download apps on it, unlike most other web browsers. It offers its own app store with a variety of apps including games, learning tools and buisness tools. My favorite app I downloaded were the Horoscope app.
Horoscope-- On the horoscope app you just pick your symbol according to the month you were born in and it gives you a free reading for the day. To download this app I went to the Google Chrome Webstore and clicked on the Lifestyle tab under Apps. Then, I clicked on astrology and found the free horoscope app and finally I downloaded it by tapping on the free button. Now the app is on my Google Chrome homepage.
I liked using Google Chrome because of the cool apps it had on it and it was time efficent and easy to use.
Horoscope-- On the horoscope app you just pick your symbol according to the month you were born in and it gives you a free reading for the day. To download this app I went to the Google Chrome Webstore and clicked on the Lifestyle tab under Apps. Then, I clicked on astrology and found the free horoscope app and finally I downloaded it by tapping on the free button. Now the app is on my Google Chrome homepage.
I liked using Google Chrome because of the cool apps it had on it and it was time efficent and easy to use.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Infogram
Infogram is a website that allows you to create a visual aid for information that can be presented quickly and clearly. To use this website you must register and then you can start creating a presentation. This website allows you to add pictures, texts, and graphs to supplement your speech. Once you are done creating the presentation it allows you to save it and post it to the web. I liked Infogram because it allowed me to create a quick presentation and it was easy to use!
Check out my presentation!
Friday, May 2, 2014
Story Jumper
Story Jumper is a website I used to create a children's story book
. On Story Jumper it allows you to make up to a sixteen page book of whatever you want! When you are creating your story it allows you to uses their props and scenes and also you can add text. If you have a particular photo you would like to use, you can simply upload it and put it in the story. A feature I liked about this website is it also allows you to print off your book as a hard copy for $25. Also, if you need ideas to get started on a book, the website also offers a huge library of books that other people have created which is very helpful. This website was easy to use and I loved creating my own story than I can share with friends!
. On Story Jumper it allows you to make up to a sixteen page book of whatever you want! When you are creating your story it allows you to uses their props and scenes and also you can add text. If you have a particular photo you would like to use, you can simply upload it and put it in the story. A feature I liked about this website is it also allows you to print off your book as a hard copy for $25. Also, if you need ideas to get started on a book, the website also offers a huge library of books that other people have created which is very helpful. This website was easy to use and I loved creating my own story than I can share with friends!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Animoto
Animoto is a neat website that allows you to create videos of whatever you choose. To use Animoto first you must sign up and then it gives you multiple different options of the theme of your video. Once you choose your theme you can start adding photos and captions to the photos. Because I didn't have a membership to this website, my video was only thirty seconds but if you do have a membership you can make videos as long as you want. The membership only costs five dollars a month. I enjoyed making videos from Animoto because it was quick, easy, and I liked personalizing my photos and putting them in a short clip.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Go2Web20
Go2Web20 is a website with lots of fun online tools and applications. It is very organized and specific so if you are looking for a certain application they are all categorized on the side tab like photos, music, and travel. The two tools I explored were Vine and PictureTrail. Vine is a type of social media site that allows you to share short video clips of whatever you choose. On Vine you have followers and you can follow people back. Also, if you view a video that you, enjoyed you can "like" the clip! On PictureTrail offers several services that enables you to express yourself. You can share photos, make cool photo slideshows, and it allows you to host personal home pages which helps you build your own social networking community on the website! I enjoyed exploring all the tools and applications on Go2Web20 and I appreciated how organized the website was.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
FireFox Extension
The FireFox browser also has a tab called Extension that allows users to put add on's onto their website that adds cool features to it. The purpose of an add on is to make it easier and more efficient to get from place to place on a website. One of my favorite parts about Extension is the Games and Entertainment because it allows you to pick a few games from their selection and then you can play them. I downloaded Frogger and a chess game. Another part I liked about Extension was the Appearance part because the add on's will allow you to change font size, color and theme. I also added a clock that is super useful from Appearance. I enjoyed using Extension because it taught me how to put add on's on websites and how to find the add on.
FireFox Personas
FireFox offers a neat design to their browser called Personas. It allows you to personalize the browser by adding your choice of design to the top part of the website. The choices are endless when it comes to design, you can search any animal or topic of your choice and they have a design for it. Also, there is holiday and TV show character choices. All you do is visit the link above, choose a design of your choice, and click add and it does it for you! I liked it because it allows me to add my own personal touch to my website!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Gickr
Gicker is a website I used to upload photos to put in an animation on my blog. I used four pictures from my tennis season but you can upload up to ten photos on this website. When I pasted the html code on my blog it automatically linked the website which was neat. I enjoyed using Gicker because it created a fun photo slide show and it was quick and easy to use.make a gif at gickr.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
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