Tech-collagey

Public speaking and presentations are a huge part of our communication as a society. We listen to others viewpoints, data, and stories and either learn from their doings or spread the word so that others can. Today, most presentations set place on a stage in front of many people using some sort of presentation tool to portray their information. These presentation tools are usually some type of computer application which include Prezi, PowerPoint , Microsoft Sway, or Haiku Deck. No matter what application you use, I'm more that positive your presentation will look professional but appealing.  To start off, many of you may be like me asking, " what is Microsoft Sway ?" Microsoft Sway , also known as "the storytelling app", is an app that makes presentation simple but professional. " T he Sway interface is based around a storyline, into which users add a series of cards. These cards are then filled with content, with different cards available for different

With all new technology in society, schools are changing their curriculum so students can produce work in the most efficient and relevant way. There are countless amount of applications that have been offered to students to help them engage in their schoolwork by the click of a button. With the help of Google , Evernote, and OneNote , students are able to be more organized and prepared in their classes. College campus are filled with students who use the app " Evernote ". Evernote is a very popular app that allows the user to organize and take notes all though their tablet, phone, or computer. "Evernote  is well established as the go-to app for organizing just about everything in your life." Before reading the article, " 10 Tricks to Make Yourself an Evernote Master ", I  thought there was nothing more than the ability to take notes on Evernote. Obviously I was wrong. The article showed all of the advance features in Evernote that are actually very e

Social media plays an integral role in society when it comes to entertainment, communication, advertisements, and more. Being in a state of illusion, many of us think that social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are harmless and secure but in reality, this is not always the case. This week, my classmates and I are taking a deeper look into digital citizenship and the precautions that everyone should take when it comes to social media. By a click of a button, social media could ruin a person's life which is why digital citizenship and the use social media in an appropriate and responsible manner is so important. Eric Qualman once said, "We don't have a choice on whether we DO social media, the question is how we DO it."  Millennials aren't the only ones using social media in today's age but they sure are the most comfortable with it. Growing up in the age of technology, I learned to rely on the internet for almost everything. This includes h

Businesses and social media go hand and hand when it comes to their growth. Meaning that as social media grows and advances, businesses have to make these changes too or failure can come about. This week , my classmates and I had the opportunity to watch Mark Schlereth (ESPN expert) talk about how important building a business through social media really is. Twitter has been a reoccurring topic in my blogs due to its recent growth and importance in society. One of the first steps into Schlereth's success after retirement was due to twitter. Being that he got a job with ESPN after 12 years of football, Schlereth decided to spread his viewpoints, news, and business plans all through his twitter. "Its a promoting, useful, interactive tool". Although Twitter may not be the best marketing tool for the start up of a small business , it still gives out information to the public instantly and allows for interaction with customers. Starting a business may take time but using t