For my third edit to the Job Interview, Wikipedia Article, I corrected the following grammar error(it's in bold):" Candidates generally dress slightly better than they will be expected to wear to work, with a suit being appropriate for a white-collar job interview, but jeans being appropriate for an interview as a plumber. I did this by changing the sentence so that it would read the following way (changes in bold): "Candidates generally dress slightly better than they would for work, with a suit being appropriate for a white-collar job interview, but jeans being appropriate for an interview as a plumber."
I also added a citation to a sentence I had added during a past edit. In order to add the citation I needed to add a reference section, so I did that as well.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Comment on Team Mate's Adword Post
I recently read a post on my teammate, Kristen Mastrola's Blog. This post describes an article on the Adword internet site. The article discusses a pricing model for internet sites called pay-per-action. Pay-per-action allows the advertiser to pay based on measures and factors established by the advertiser, and the advertiser only pays if the criteria he/she establishes are met.
I found this post to be very interesting especially the pricing method that was discussed. The challenge for all advertisers is always how do you evaluate if what you are advertising is effective and then what is the most appropriate mechanism for paying for such advertising. The internet is a unique medium of advertising. It is very technological based and therefore offers very unique ways for targeting customers and also for evaluting the effectiveness of your advertising. Pricing an ad that is tied directly to how effective that ad is especailly if based on measures developed by the advertiser is a very creative way of pricing and should be welcome by both advertisers and the for profit internet sites.
I found this post to be very interesting especially the pricing method that was discussed. The challenge for all advertisers is always how do you evaluate if what you are advertising is effective and then what is the most appropriate mechanism for paying for such advertising. The internet is a unique medium of advertising. It is very technological based and therefore offers very unique ways for targeting customers and also for evaluting the effectiveness of your advertising. Pricing an ad that is tied directly to how effective that ad is especailly if based on measures developed by the advertiser is a very creative way of pricing and should be welcome by both advertisers and the for profit internet sites.
Upcoming Event | Emerging Marketing Technologies Workshop
I recently read this article on one of the required blogs.
It is about how on May 24-25 a workshop will be held at St. Norbert College on Emerging Marketing Technologies. This seminar will discuss the latest technologies, tools and methods for reaching customers. This workshop will not only inform and instruct the attendees on the latest technology tools to improve marketing but will also allow paticipants to apply the specifics of the technologies to their actual business. According to the announcement participants will learn: 1. The newest terminology surrounding the latest marketing tools, 2. The most popular technology driven markeing vehicles, and identify which will work best for your customer and how to combine this with your existing marketing strategy, and 3. Use the tools and techniques and knowledge gained to execute an effectuve marketing campaign. Aas to Who Should Attend? Sales and markeing executives and directors, those responsible for internet markeing and ad agency media directors for all size corporations and organizations.
I was very excited to see that the field of marketing attempts to keep pace with the newest technolgies and the latest research. Our society is becoming more complex, consumer tastes are more descriminating and sophiticated and the number of media outlets continue to expand and grow. The markeing professional must be aware of all of these technology advancement and be able to take fullest advantage of them in order for the marketing function to contribute to the success of a business. Since it is virtually impossible for any one individual to learn on his own about all the latest marketing tools and technologies avaialbe in the field of marketing it is necessary for the marketing professional to reglarly attend workshops, seminars and lectures in order to gain this knowledge and to keep his/her skills up to date.
It is about how on May 24-25 a workshop will be held at St. Norbert College on Emerging Marketing Technologies. This seminar will discuss the latest technologies, tools and methods for reaching customers. This workshop will not only inform and instruct the attendees on the latest technology tools to improve marketing but will also allow paticipants to apply the specifics of the technologies to their actual business. According to the announcement participants will learn: 1. The newest terminology surrounding the latest marketing tools, 2. The most popular technology driven markeing vehicles, and identify which will work best for your customer and how to combine this with your existing marketing strategy, and 3. Use the tools and techniques and knowledge gained to execute an effectuve marketing campaign. Aas to Who Should Attend? Sales and markeing executives and directors, those responsible for internet markeing and ad agency media directors for all size corporations and organizations.
I was very excited to see that the field of marketing attempts to keep pace with the newest technolgies and the latest research. Our society is becoming more complex, consumer tastes are more descriminating and sophiticated and the number of media outlets continue to expand and grow. The markeing professional must be aware of all of these technology advancement and be able to take fullest advantage of them in order for the marketing function to contribute to the success of a business. Since it is virtually impossible for any one individual to learn on his own about all the latest marketing tools and technologies avaialbe in the field of marketing it is necessary for the marketing professional to reglarly attend workshops, seminars and lectures in order to gain this knowledge and to keep his/her skills up to date.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Edit # 3
I added the following information to the treatment section of the Trigeminal Neuralgia Article: "Electric and Magnetic Field or EMF for short is a new treatment being used to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia."
I felt it was important to add a new treatment to the article, since every patient seems to have a different response to each new possible remedy, so every new treatment that is developed gives hope to those stricken with TM that there is a chance that someday there will be a cure for this terrible affliction.
I felt it was important to add a new treatment to the article, since every patient seems to have a different response to each new possible remedy, so every new treatment that is developed gives hope to those stricken with TM that there is a chance that someday there will be a cure for this terrible affliction.
Jig Saw Puzzle: Third Wiki Edit
For my final edit to the wiki article for the jig saw puzzle I decided to contribute to the variation section by adding the following information: "There are also computer versions of jigsaw puzzles which have the advantages of zero clean up as well as no risk of loosing any pieces."
Wilmington: Third Edit
I decided to contribute to the Education Institution section of the wikipedia article by adding the following schools: Albert Einstein Academy, Wilmington Montessori, St. Mary Magdalen, St. Anthony Grade School, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary School. These are all private grade schools that are not high schools. Previously the article only listed grade schools that were public, and private grade schools that were also high schools. Now parents using wikipedia as a source will have a more complete list of schools to choose from to send their young ones to.
I also rearranged this section since it originally had two paragraphs, one discussing public schools, and the other one discussing both private schools and charter schools. I thought this was misleading since charter schools(free to parents) and private schools are different, so I split the second paragraph into two.
I also rearranged this section since it originally had two paragraphs, one discussing public schools, and the other one discussing both private schools and charter schools. I thought this was misleading since charter schools(free to parents) and private schools are different, so I split the second paragraph into two.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Required Blog Article
I recently read this post on slashdot, titled "Some Schools Ending Laptop Programs." It is a shorter version of an article discussing this issue in the New York Times. The article reports that highschools, middleschools and elementary schools that had implemented laptop programs, which gave a laptop in every student, are now abandoning these programas. Schools instituted
these programs "... to prepare their students for a technology-driven world and to close the so-called digital divide between students who had computers at home and those who did not."
Although many school administrators and teachers say, "laptops in the classroom have motivated even reluctant students to learn, resulting in higher attendance and lower detention and dropout rates," they also point out that academic performance as measured through standardized test scores and grades have not improved since the programs were implemented and that the benefits do not outweigh the costs associated with these programs. In addition to the money originally used to finance these programs, such costs include maintenance costs, time spent tightening network security to deal with students hacking into local business and students viewing pornography sites, increased cheating problems, and computers operating slow due to so many students using them all at one time. Students are usually able to find ways around the tightened security networks. Money is being spent on maintenance fees as opposed to training teachers who are reluctant to incorporate these computers into their lesson plans. I think in order for the computers to be effective teachers need to be trained on how to properly use them as a teaching tool. I think placing the computes in a computer lab which would only be available to the students at certain times of the day would be more appropriate and would avoid many of the problems described above. It seems to me that many of the problems assocaited with giving each student a computer could have been foreseen if the schools had sent enough time researching the costs and benefits of this program and developing an appropriate implementation plan for their use. I definitely believe information technology if used correctly would benefit students and enhance their learning experience. In my opinion it is not necessary to give each student his or own computer. Students should definitely have access to a computer but only to do specific assignments and perhaps an additional couple of hours a week to allow them to practice and experience how useful an education and learning tool it can be. However, there must be strict controls to prevent students from visiting prohibited entertainment or pornographic sites. If used propely computers can make school and education more interesting and more enjoyable and thereby enhance the learning esperience. It also struck me that one major error made by the schools was that they immediately instituted the laptop program throughout entire school districts. What they should have done is first test the program in one school before implementing it throughout the school distirct. I am certain if this were done all the problems would have been identified and corrected, and I believe the laptop program would have been successful. Finally, teachers should have been consulted more extensively prior to instituting such a major program. Obtaining the full support of teachers is critical to the success of any educational program.
these programs "... to prepare their students for a technology-driven world and to close the so-called digital divide between students who had computers at home and those who did not."
Although many school administrators and teachers say, "laptops in the classroom have motivated even reluctant students to learn, resulting in higher attendance and lower detention and dropout rates," they also point out that academic performance as measured through standardized test scores and grades have not improved since the programs were implemented and that the benefits do not outweigh the costs associated with these programs. In addition to the money originally used to finance these programs, such costs include maintenance costs, time spent tightening network security to deal with students hacking into local business and students viewing pornography sites, increased cheating problems, and computers operating slow due to so many students using them all at one time. Students are usually able to find ways around the tightened security networks. Money is being spent on maintenance fees as opposed to training teachers who are reluctant to incorporate these computers into their lesson plans. I think in order for the computers to be effective teachers need to be trained on how to properly use them as a teaching tool. I think placing the computes in a computer lab which would only be available to the students at certain times of the day would be more appropriate and would avoid many of the problems described above. It seems to me that many of the problems assocaited with giving each student a computer could have been foreseen if the schools had sent enough time researching the costs and benefits of this program and developing an appropriate implementation plan for their use. I definitely believe information technology if used correctly would benefit students and enhance their learning experience. In my opinion it is not necessary to give each student his or own computer. Students should definitely have access to a computer but only to do specific assignments and perhaps an additional couple of hours a week to allow them to practice and experience how useful an education and learning tool it can be. However, there must be strict controls to prevent students from visiting prohibited entertainment or pornographic sites. If used propely computers can make school and education more interesting and more enjoyable and thereby enhance the learning esperience. It also struck me that one major error made by the schools was that they immediately instituted the laptop program throughout entire school districts. What they should have done is first test the program in one school before implementing it throughout the school distirct. I am certain if this were done all the problems would have been identified and corrected, and I believe the laptop program would have been successful. Finally, teachers should have been consulted more extensively prior to instituting such a major program. Obtaining the full support of teachers is critical to the success of any educational program.
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