To all those suffering from revision block. . .

iPad and iMovie.

Today was the first time I have used an iPad, which to some may be a surprise. I was impressed with how easy it was to use, and soon got the hang of it. I recorded(with a partner) a short two minute video on student debt then edited the video on iMovie. iMovie was surprisingly simple to use, and I enjoyed cutting and pasting clips together to make a effective video. However I personally would have liked more editing options as there were slight limitation to what you could achieve. On the whole though, I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience with the ever evolving iPad.

Negative and a positive to a web 2.0 page.

In this extract of my blog I am going to be discussing the positives and negatives of the well-known web 2.0 site, Face Book. Whether or not you use Mark Zuckerberg’s (creator of Face Book) multimillion networking site, I’m sure you have heard of it and what it can be used for. Face book is a web 2.0 site that is used for social networking and sharing information. A web 2.0 site is any website that can be used to interact and socialise in a virtual community; a great difference from the earlier sites that presented a static page where you simply observe the information given. Face Book can be associated with a range of opinions; some love it while others hate it. But no matter what your opinion, it is clear to see that there are both positives and negatives to the web 2.0 site. There are many positives to Face Book, the key one being the socialising side. Face Book has made a difference in the way and amount we socialise. With the aid of this website there is no need for us to so much as leave the house to talk to our friends. As well as it being easy and safe to use, it’s free. These positive features, combined with the ability to upload and store your photos and comment on your Face Book friend’s activity makes Face Book an excellent way to keep in touch with others. However it can be argued that this is too much socialising. The easy access to personal information can be seen as a negative feature of the web 2.0 site. Others can view photos of you, see where you’ve been or where you work and live. Some see this as an invasion of privacy. It is only fair however to acknowledge that Face Book does allow the account owner to personalise the privacy settings; allowing the account owner to decide exactly who can access their information. Another detrimental negative that goes hand in hand with web 2.0 sites such as Face Book is cyber bullying. Bullies have another medium to target and harass their peers. I’m sure you’ll agree that cyber bullying is unacceptable, and despite being a definite issue, it must be recognised that there are security options that can be changed to suit the individual’s account on Face Book. To conclude, Face Book whether you love it or hate it has definitely changed the way we socialise forever. The ever growing web 2.0 site has a variety of positives and negatives, and will continue to be used by millions I’m sure.