Chapter IV and V

Web 2.0

Melba Otero HernándezApril 20 2014

Technology Blogs

They focus heavily on the usual suspects (Apple, Microsoft, and Google), ZDNet also features product reviews, software downloads and tons of news and analysis on tech businesses and issues

that matter to IT professionals and decision makers. I consider that it is unlimited site for latest news and happenings in the electronic market place; you can be updated to keep updated in the

technology world.

Technology Blogs

Its news, research and events humanize technology and provide deep insight on disruptive companies, people and trends. I think that Gigaom delivers top notch

stuff and a powerful source for unbiased reporting.

Technology BlogsEngadget has exhaustively covered cutting edge devices and the technology that

powers them. They are looking beyond the gadgets themselves to explore how they impact our lives. It is an exciting blog to read and to be aware of the latest and

traditional technologies. People will not be getting such knowledge on technology from anywhere sources; you can check reviews of product before you buy a device.

Financial BlogsIt empowers consumers by informing and entertaining them about the top consumer issues of the day. I like the articles related to company

issues and consumer experiences, they teach you more about the business world in other societies.

Financial BlogsIt is a community of bloggers here to help you live large on a small budget. It gives you tips to save money and to enjoy your life without sacrificing your

financials.

Financial BlogsIt is a fast-growing business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other

industry verticals. I like this blog because it is very informative and had professional written articles about business finance.

Entertainment BlogsMashable takes the worlds of Twitter, Facebook, entertainment, news, and everything else techies are

talking about and, well, mashes it up into the kind of blog casserole we just can’t get enough of. Mashable is the most entertaining place to get gadget, technology and social media news. Besides,

you can be updated here and informed on what's new on social media allowing you to know the trends for marketing purposes.

Entertainment Blogs

It is the social news and entertainment company. BuzzFeed is redefining online advertising with its social, content-driven publishing technology. I consider that BuzzFeed provides the

most important breaking news, original reporting, entertainment, and video across the social web. Every time you enter on this blog you will find the latest trends.

Entertainment Blogs

They are dedicated to maintaining a respectful community that actively engages in lively discussions about news stories and blog posts. I like the ideas in the articles, but there are too many distracting ads and gossipy side stories that insult celebrities, celebrities are human too.

Web-based Collaboration Tool

Docs: allows you to edit and style your documents. It is like a word documents without caring about the new software. Also, it gives you the chance to not save again your documents; it automatically saved as you type.

Web-based Collaboration Tool

It has common spreadsheet‘s tasks and all for free. Besides, you can access your spreadsheets wherever you go with or without internet. It has the same benefits as Docs.

Web-based Collaboration Tool

It has common PowerPoint’s tasks and all for free. You can access your presentation whenever you go. It automatically saved as you type and you do not need to buy more software.

Findings about Google DocsI have been using Google Docs since I started to use a g-mail account. I think that it is one of the best apps that Google has created. It allows me to create word documents in a computer that did not have the software; you do not have to care about downloading new software or buying a new one.

Besides, you have it online, so you will have your documents whenever you go. You do not need a USB anymore; or if you lose your USB, it does not matter anymore because you have them secured online.

It is important to know that Google Docs have the characteristics of Microsoft Office but easier.

Also, Google Docs is an app that you can download in your phone or tablet.

You can also edit your documents with or without access to Internet, it will update at the moment you reach a signal. I strictly recommend Google Docs because it saves you time, saves you money, and saves your documents!

My Profile

Professional Experience

Connections and Invitations

FINDINGS

We live in a digital era, with social media sites like facebook, instagram and twitter. However, there is a professional network called LinkedIn. I created my profile when I started to have some professional experience. Since the first time, I realized that this paltform will give me more chances to get important connections and to achieve my career goals. For instance, I study biology and I added some Nicaraguans biologists and talked to them about our market. Besides, I have received many e-mails from people that are interested on my professional experience.

My Blog

Findings

I consider that it was a great opportunity to familiarize with blogs, since we learned about different types of blogs in task # 1. Many years ago, I wanted to write topics related to environmental science and now I have the option to start it in wordpress. Blogging has become a source of not only expressing one’s thoughts but it has also become a source of income and it also has enabled people throughout the world to come in contact with each other consequently building itself to a social media.

THANK YOU!