I am Tracie, I am currently enrolled in the Educational Technology Masters Degree program here at UCM. I have enjoyed all of the information I have learned so far in the program which has widened my perspective of education and the use of technology in the classroom.
I really enjoy learning and finding out how technology is intertwined in our lives. I truly believe that our mission in education technology is to teach others how to incorporate technology in their daily lives making their activities not only easier but, more fulfilling!
I would like to touch on something that most "savvy" users are familiar with, Winzip. There are times in our daily activities when we have to communicate large amounts of information. When this happens it can be extremely frustrating to not be able to send or receive important data because of the size of the attachment.
So, we have a tool to compress data called "winzip". The below link has the specifics of the "how to's" when using and operating winzip. (You can also download the evaluation version at this site as well.)
http://www.winzip.com/prodpagewz.htm
Here is video link that walks you through how to use Winzip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVHCnE4D71M
I like having different ways to digest information and youtube is a wonderful resource for those of us who are visual learners. I hope you enjoy the information!
Just a tip... I would subscribe to: ehowtech on youtube, they have great information!
Book
Well, I believe the last book I read was The Life you were Born to Live. I really enjoyed looking up the information and seeing what path I am currently on and what personality traits are associated with being on my "life path". I find direction in information. Information is the key to everything in life! I hope you take the time to read and decipher your section in the book it is well worth it!
I will talk to you soon... Until chose to make everyday great!
Great first post!! Very informational too!! I used to use winzip but then I found 7-zip, free, and works for me so I switched: http://www.7-zip.org/
ReplyDeleteOh, haven't read that book you mentioned but you might find this one interesting: Journey of Souls by Michael Newton. He also wrote Destiny of Souls. I've read Journey and it is quite fascinating. Would like to check out the Destiny when I get a chance.
ReplyDeleteI have tried to use Winzip and could never get it to work, I'm sure I am missing something. I'll have to look further into it, thanks for the info! I enjoyed reading your first blog, great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the information in your first post. It is great to have you in another class.
ReplyDelete@ Savitri... that you for the free heads up on 7-zip.org I am going to use that as I have downloaded the evaluation version. I download a lot of art files and it seems that most of them are rar files... I have the Journey of the Souls personal journal .... I heart it! I think I am going to see if I can PCKindel the Destiny of Souls you have spoken about as it sounds intriguing!
ReplyDelete@Katie please go to the you tube link I posted it will explain ... you can go to http://www.7-zip.org/ and download the zip software and watch the tutorials... really it is just this...
download software
go to file ---like word doc---select---right click and then ---select zip and zip it and attach that to your email... Fish around on youtube there is a young man who is a little boring but has a old fashion camera and shows every step...
@Karen you are so gifted... I really need your writing capability! So happy to see you here!
"Information is the key to everything in life!"
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more!
What a brightly colored blog you have, my dear! It's so sunny and happy feeling, I love it! Sorry it took me so long to comment, been so crazy with all the snow day stuff.
By the way, WinZip is a beautiful invention!
Wow, thanks for all the great info! I will definitely add your book to my reading wishlist.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insight. I am glad to see your enthusiasm for your work show though your writing.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked for MU we used winzip a lot! It worked really well and was pretty easy to use. Although, after hearing about the 7zip, I may just give that a try.
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