Evaluation of Websites

I still do not see the point of evaluating websites. Personally, I think it is a waste of time because if I need to create materials or to find reading, listening, speaking or writing activities, I google them and I get what I want. 
Analysing sites is not what I expect from this subject. I want to learn how to design my own teaching materials; what should I have in mind while preparing or adapting  reading material; how to use songs, videos, tv series, movies, tales, to teach or revise different topics; among others. I also want to know which other programs and softwares can be used in teaching. 
How to create a Blog, how to use Foxit Reader, Edmodo and Google Docs were very profitable and interesting things to learn. I hope we will go on learning these kind of resources.

              

How ICT has Changed the World ...

http://bestfunjokes.blogspot.com.ar/2008/07/technology-jokes.html

http://www.gerryriskin.com/cat-law-firm-technology.html

http://bestfunjokes.blogspot.com.ar/2008/07/technology-jokes.html

http://blog.jokeroo.com/2011/05/06/5-bad-habits-to-blame-on-technology/

http://oneworldtalk.freeforums.org/computer-jokes-technology-intruding-into-our-lives-t2956.html

http://www.e-forwards.com/2010/08/another-example-of-how-the-internet-as-changed-the-world/

www2.ummc.edu.my

http://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/317_role_impact_ict/ict_crime/miniweb/pg3.htm

myenglishclassresources.blogspot.com

http://my.opera.com/DNV/blog/teacher-jokes

http://www.2dayblog.com/2011/09/06/how-we-wish-technology-works-like-that-in-real-life/

http://grapgat.blogspot.com.ar/2010/11/too-much-technology.html

Google Docs

A complete and clear Google Docs Tutorial, especially for beginners like me.

Foxit Reader

When I installed this program I did it following the default install. It was a disaster!!!! 

It changed my default search and it added tool bars and icons that I did not want. 

I think that this video can help others not to make the same mistake.

Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants by Marc Prensky

While reading the article, these were the pictures that came to my mind:

Digital Immigrant

Digital Native

On the web, I found great pictures which sum up the article perfectly:

http://ecavey.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/digital-natives-vs-digital-immigrants/

http://www.slais.ubc.ca/courses/libr500/09-10-wt2/www/Y_Liu-WWW/DN-Vs-DI.htm

http://ecavey.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/digital-natives-vs-digital-immigrants/

Now I have a serious doubt:

What am I?

What are Gadgets?

For technology enthusiasts, the term Gadget is very common and popular, but the internet is not composed only of these users. For those that don’t know or are unsure what a Gadget is, today we will define it for you all, so that everyone can know what a gadget is.

What are Gadgets Technological Term?

Gadget is a recent technological term that refers to, generically, a device that has a purpose and a specific function, practical and useful in everyday life. They commonly call gadgets all the portable electronic devices such as PDAs, phones, smartphones, MP3 players, among others. In other words, an electronic item.

What are Gadgets on the Internet and Computers?

On the Internet or within a computer system (operating system, web browser or desktop) they also call gadget a small software or software module, tool or service that can be added to a higher platform.

On the website iGoogle, for example, you can add some of the many gadgets available. Google Desktop, Windows Vista, Mac OS X, KDE and Gnome are environments that accept some specific types of gadgets, adding functionality to the desktop computer.

What are Gadgets Social Status?

Gadgets have a social status (in addition to the logical purpose of the device), when dealing with high-priced equipment. To the extent that relate mostly the latest technology devices come with often high prices. The term Gadget is in reference to a technology product for a few, but it’s used generically when it comes to software.

Article by Gustavo Robledo

Gustavo is an administrator, part time web search evaluator, freelancer and blogger. He is the man behind the GizmosHub blog. His area of interest are Computers, Technology and Internet Marketing.

http://www.gizmoshub.com/what-are-gadgets.html

Inspector Gadget

 Until our last ECO II lesson, this was the only "gadget" I knew.