Exploring Web 2.0 Tools for Publishing

Web Publishing

Tumblr

Tumblr is a free and easy to use blogging site.  Of all the blogging sites this has got to be the simplest one I have used.  The interface is very simple it gives the basic options of choosing to post text, video, pictures, etc.  The most popular tool in Tumblr is the reblogging tool. You are able to reclog and photo, text, video or gif you would like and it is easy.  The template on Tumblr come free but for more advances templates one would be able to purchase they start at about $19.99.  I’ve had a Tumblr account for a couple of years and I love blogging with Tumblr it’s fun, simple and with the time. Definitely for anyone who is interested in sharing interests.  

http://www.tumblr.com/

Pinterest

Pinterest is a blogging site, it is free.  I joined Pinterest about a year ago when everyone was talking about it.  Basically you share anything you are interested about and people share what they are interested about as well.  I found this site to be very useful but it is not very easy to use and navigate.  I have a hard time finding things but it is good for DIY projects and recipes.  

www.pinterest.com

Presentations

Prezi

Prezi is an online presentation maker.  It gives one the option to choose free and be limited to online editing and presentation are public or pay money to have presentation private and/or pay even more money to edit offline and make presentations private.  Of course I chose the free option.  This website was very simply, gave the option to edit slides and present etc.  This was not difficult to use at all and I would suggest it to anyone who does not have PowerPoint. 

http://prezi.com/

Powtoon

Powtoon is an online video presentation and slide presentation site.  It allows you to make fun and captivating presentation for free.  All you have to do is sign up or use your Google Plus or Facebook to sign in and get started.  It gives you tons of fun templates and shows and example of how it looks in a video form.  It also gives you the option to build your own template from scratch.  This is very fun and easy to use.  This would be good for business students and educations students.  

http://www.powtoon.com/

Video Sharing

YouTube

YouTube is a public site that allows people to document video and post them so others may view.  This site is free and can b used as a source of income for successful YouTubers.  I have been a member of this site for a very long time.  I love watch videos about hair and makeup, cooking and comedy.  Anything that I think of is on YouTube.  This site is very popular and simple to use and navigate.  My little sister is eight and she has no problem using the site.  This site is for everyone!!

www.youtube.com

Vine

Vine is a website and app that allows individuals to make looping videos.  This is also free and fun to use.  People make different types of vine videos, the most popular are the comedic video.  It’s fairly simply to use when ready to make a video simply press the icon that looks like a camera and follow vines walk through directions and once done press post.  You are also able to follow friend and strangers.  

https://vine.co/

Social Networking

Facebook

Facebook has been around for a long time.  I have been a member since my freshman year of high school, when one had to be invited to become a member.  Facebook is the number one site for social networking.  It is the easiest social networking site to use and everything is straightforward.  Anything you need to know is right there in front of you.  Facebook is used as a way to keep up with what is going on around you.  It also keeps long lost friends in touch.  I would recommend this to anyone who would like to find old friends and family. 

https://www.facebook.com/

Classmates

Classmates is a free site that allows individual to connect with people they used to go to school with.  This site is easy and fun.  It brings back lots of old memories.  Using it is easy it allows you to follow a walk through method which is why it is so easy.  People who are not too good with the internet would be okay with using this site.  Very useful site. 

http://www.classmates.com/

Photo Sharing

Instagram

Instagram is a very popular site and app that allows individuals to share photos with other people around the world.  This app is free and very popular amongst people today.  It is even used by superstars.  Members have the option to make their profile either public or private.  There is also a tool were video can be capture and published.  This app/site is very easy to navigate.  I have been a member of Instagram for about three years and I have not yet got bored with it.  I would suggest this to everyone!

http://instagram.com/

Flickr 

Flickr is a free site that is used to share photos with people in your community.  The site is easy to navigate and can be assessed through yahoo email account.  Flickr gives you the option of explore other peoples photos.  It is also very simple to upload a picture, there is an upload icon at the top of the screen.  This site is great for exploring pictures and I would recommend to anyone who enjoys sharing and viewing pictures. 

 https://www.flickr.com/

Recipe Time! Fishy Delight...

The first recipe of the blog will include two of my favorite foods which are Salmon and Spaghetti!!  The recipe was taken from Foodnetwork.com  This is a quick, easy and deliciously healthy recipe.  

The ingredients that you will need are: 

1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

This is what you will need to do with all of those delicious ingredients:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove the salmon from the pan.

Add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and toss to combine. Set out 4 serving plates or shallow bowls. Place 1/2 cup spinach in each bowl. Top with 1/4 of the pasta. Top each mound of pasta with a piece of salmon. Serve immediately.

This is what your meal should look similar to:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/whole-wheat-spaghetti-with-lemon-basil-and-salmon-recipe.html

The Dazzle and Disease of Social Media

Social media has become very popular over the years, this has happened because technology has evolved beyond its means.  There are two articles that discuss the effects of social media today, they are “The Effects of Social Media How We Speak and Write” and “The Negative Effects of Social Media on Society and Individuals”. 

The first article by Miles Young gives a lengthy amount of effects that are brought on by the epidemic of social media.  Young suggest that with the booming social media we are learning a new language.  This is indeed true.  Most of what we say are acronym of phrase with “LOL” being the most widely, well know text.  “LOL” stands for “laugh out loud”; people have gone so far to forget that it is only an acronym and uses it in verbal sentences.  Young also hits on the use of “textspeak” in replacement of correct grammar.  People have gotten so used to texting that in the professional or school setting they mistakenly spell out “what” as “wht” or “I’ll be right back” as “BRB”. 

http://socialmediatoday.com/karenn1617/1745751/effects-social-media-how-we-speak-and-write

Brain Jung discusses more negative effects that social media has had on today’s society.  One major point that Jung talked about was cyber bullying.  Cyber bullying has become as serious as personal bullying, say in a school setting.  This type of bullying has become easier to engage in simply because with the internet you are able to stay anonymous.  Cyber bullying leads to suicide which is horrific.  Jung talks about the social media taking control of our real relationships.  Not having to connect in real ways with people face to face has been the number one outcome of advanced technology and social media.  Our real relationships are weaken because we spent more time connecting with strangers on dating site and other social networks like Instagram and Facebook. 

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/negative-effect-social-media-society-individuals-27617.html

Social media has good and bad prospects to it.  It can be very good at connecting long lost friends, connecting business partners who work at different ends of the world, or just connecting you to new things.  But it can also be a very bad thing; as Jung mentioned it is a cesspool full of cyberbullies.  It also lowers our ability to form new personal relationships (real relationships).  There should be a balance between social media and real life.  

About me and my blog

My name is Alexandria Norwood I am a senior at Henderson State University.  I have not had the pleasure of living many places; the list consists of two places which are: Little Rock and Arkadelphia.  I enjoy a variety of activities like painting, dancing, cooking, exercising, volunteering, and helping others.  I am studying psychology and also minoring in French, I will be graduating with a Bachelors of Arts degree in May.  I am the second oldest of four sibling.  I have two brothers and one sister.  I decided to choose psychology as my field of study simply because I enjoy socializing with people, I also like to help and give any advice that seems suitable for the situation.  Psychology helps one understand how the brain and mind works but it also trains you on how to use the skills life has already given to you with other individuals.  When I am not studying for exams I enjoy volunteering as mentioned earlier.  Being able to help people is the most magnificent feeling I could experience, it’s even better not expecting anything in return for duties that were done.  Seeing that people are gracious for something I did is very rewarding.  Besides volunteering I very much enjoy trying to stay healthy and giving my body the nutrients that it needs to stay steady and strong.  This is one reason why I chose to become a pescetarian.  A pescetarian is an individual that does not consume flesh but only from fish and seafood.  The main reason I decided to take out other meats is because of my gastrological conditions.  I was diagnosed with GERD which is Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease.  With this blog I will share different recipes and give helpful facts ab4out meats, vegetables, and fruits.  This will allow anyone to gain knowledge about what they are putting into their beautiful bodies!

Welcome to The Health Bite.

This blog is dedicated to anyone who would like to learn ways to incorporate healthier foods into their diet; especially for those individuals who are lazy, unaware or just plain naive about the benefits of eating healthy.  My goal is to inform individuals about the health values of different fruits, vegetables, meat and fish.  I will also share recipes that i think are nutritious and fairly easy to cook.  

The Health Bite not only talks about food but about working out, i myself am not a gym or fitness freak so i will share ways to stay in shape the easy and fun way.  

I hope you enjoy!!!