Using Flickr Part II — The Movie

HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — I decided to try something new with my how-to post. Please tell me in the comment section below if this was helpful or if you almost fell asleep (It would be worth an EC point to those who haven't commented yet this week). You might want to view this on YouTube directly for a higher quality and/or enlarge the image to a full screen. If you think this was effective as a presentation, I will do more posts this way.

P.S. (Updated at 11:06 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009) — Sorry about the blurriness. It was much sharper on the original. I already see that's one place I need to improve.

The social media bypass

HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Jennifer S. sent in this link of an article about politicians using social media to bypass the mainstream media. Her timing is excellent because social media is on the agenda in two weeks.

Here's what she said about the link: “Here's an extra credit article for the week. It's about how politicians are using social media to bypass the press and I think that's an increasing trend for politicians being able to put forth whatever positive press they want. I'm friends on facebook with Dayne Walling and it's a very good way to be informed on those matters.”

P.S. Jennifer is back in first place all by herself. Is anyone going to catch her? Will she get to 15 points? Only time will tell. Remember, each week you can earn points by sending me links like this one (two point maximum) and by commenting on posts on this blog (one point maximum). Also, you can earn even more by doing more posts to your blog this week (See the assignment sheet for details).