APEN eExtension Contest
as you can see guys this site is so new there is virtually nothing here yet, I’m still moving in! you’re welcome anyway.
the contest
let’s clear this up first. if you participated in the APEN eExtension workshop you are welcome to enter. if you didn’t, i’m sorry but you should have been there. ok now it’s pretty simple, this web 2.0 stuff is very powerful and very cool but it took me a little while to dive in. you might call me a reluctant geek, however if you are bold and leap in there is an exciting new world to be revealed.
to win you must:
- listen to one podcast (you might try CSIRO’s excellent podcasts or good old ABC)
- watch one online video or vodcast (just go to one of the video sharing sites and click youtube veoh live video
- leave a comment on a blog
(click on the title of one of the articles at any blog.
below the article you should find a comment section. it will probably ask for your name, use anon is you feel afraid.
it will probably want your email (this won’t be visible) and it may ask for a website (this is not necessary but it does provide a link for others to find your site if that is what you want).look in my links at the bottom of this page if you can’t find a blog!
do these three things and then leave a comment on this post before 5pm friday 20th july. in your comment tell us the links to the podcast you listened to, the video you watched, and the blog you commented on. i will randomly drawn one name from a hat and will contact you by email. i will put up a post on monday announcing the winner. good luck to everyone
the prize
12 months premium subscription to pbwiki. it’s valued at $250 US
the presentation
the bones of my presentation had it not crashed were
pfsq blog
private forestry southern queensland was the first blog i set up. i set it up for 2 reasons;
a) the blogging software (wordpress) that publishes the site is an easy to use content management system (that mean it is as easy to use as a wiki .so you don’t need a web designer each time you want to add a project update or advertise a field day). best news is wordpress is open source so it’s free
b) blogging software and most particularly wordpress are search engine magnets. so i use wordpress on sites for my clients because it gets them ranked high in search engine results very quickly (provided you make regular updates to your site)
google reader
this is the easiest way to get updates for a blog or rss feed . i know some of you thought i was joking (at least in nambour) when i said rss means “really simple syndication” but it actually does. rss is a format that allows you to easily have the latest updates from your favorite sites delivered to you without having to tramp all over the internet to check for new information.
to set up google as your rss feed reader.
simply go to google
click on the iGoogle link and register for a customized page. then when you find a blog you like click on thier rss feed button or link and choose google as your feed reader. (this whole process is easier if you use firefox for your web browser instead of say internet explorer [sorry about that mr gates])
pb wiki
what is a wiki? a wiki is a very easy to edit website, designed for collaboration. i tell people that they are unbreakable, they have superb version control so if you kill something you just revert to an earlier version. i like austin’s definition a cross between a word processor and a web page.
there are plenty of wiki providers out there i like pbwiki because you can create a free private wiki in about 2 mins. below is a cool video explaining wiki’s (sorry if your IT dept block this, go to an internet cafe and check it out).
i use the wiki for quick and easy collaboration and file sharing particularly in project startup!
what is a podcast?
the purist’s would say that a podcast is a periodical audio show (something like a radio show) distributed by an rss feed. they are probably correct but for our purposes any audio presentation distributed on the internet can maybe pass as a podcast is the short term. a good way to distribute and subscribe to podcasts is via iTunes [sorry mr gates there are some microsoft products that i love, i just can't think of any right now]
to find loads and loads of podcasts go to podshow podcast alley or just search google for “podcast directory”
what is a vodcast?
when is a vodcast not a podcast or a vlog. now it get’s really confusing, so listen up
the purist’s would say that a vodcast is a periodical video show (something like a tv show) distributed by an rss feed. the purist’s would say that a vlog is a video blog i.e. a personal video weblog. the trouble is people call all sorts of things podcasts, video, audio, episodic audio, episodic video, alternate video and audio delivered episodically, you get the idea.
broadly speaking a vodcast is a video distributed over the internet.
that is probably enough for one post. after the eExtension workshop and now this little post we have covered a lot of territory. if you have a question leave a comment or send me an email.
if you would like to know more about the web 2.0 and how it applies in an extension, NRM, or agricultural context you might what to think about subscribing to this blog. i will be adding a load of free content along those lines. in the future i will be offering both free and fee for services products from this site however i enjoyed the e Extension workshop and i hope this post answers some questions for you.
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This is all fascinating mind boggling stuff :). Sorry I wasn't able to be at one of the workshops.
Glad things are going well for you.
Kind regards
Roe
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PS does this count as my blog post for the competition?
All the best.
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A power user like yourself should be able to come up with something spectacular. Maybe we could let it sneak through if you have a good podast and online video to share.
Looking forward to seeing your blog.
Dean
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Thanks for your input at the workshop, it was great to meet you & to see some cool Web 2.0 technologies.
I will try to submit an entry in your competition as I'm rapidly becoming hooked on WIKI's. I've been meaning to work my way through the items on your list, but after your presentation I had a good look at iGoogle & I've been totally absorbed finding and adding useful gadgets and services ever since. There are some great tools available in there!
Anyway, thanks again for exposing us to some excellent technologies.
Regards
Shane
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i am going for part marks. The workshop was a great intro - being comfortable using those things will take some time.
- Listened to Dr Karl on triple J talking about albatroses travelling 8,000 km to feed their young.
- Tried to watch a chasers war video but pulled out when it asked for my dpi username and password.
- Found an interesting blog of an extreme sport chap kayaking off huge waterfalls, climbing cliffs etc No message left, leaving this message instead.
cheers Roger
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Thanks for your overview of the technology you use, it really was an eye opener - seems to be the sort of things DPI should be embracing not only for external clients, but for faciliating internal communication. I can see heaps of applications for our group alone.
Anyway, I've had a go at the challenge:
Downloaded and listened to an ABC podcast - the health report talking about how food manufacturers are helping the obesity epidemic along by the inclusion of fructose in a huge range of products.
Watched a clip on YouTube - a bit slow on the home computer - buffalo attacking lions, which attacked buffalo, crocodile gets involved etc
Had a look at a few blogs, tried to leave a message on Mal Turnbull's re. his lovely red speedos - but couldn't work out how - maybe it's not allowed?
Cheers
Melina
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