Why Should You Create An Online Portfolio?!

Working Online: Retrieved December 1, 2011 from Google Images:

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/way-to-work/Online-Social-Networking.html. 
Copyright 2011 by Rachel Balik

An online portfolio is a very effective and fun process. It is very beneficial both socially and professionally. This is a way to present your skills, talent, and work ability. I once heard that a portfolio is the “showcase of your work.” I strongly stand by this saying because this statement is truly correct. An online portfolio allows you to display your writing and work online so anyone can access it and read about you and what you have to say. An online portfolio can potentially be a huge aspect in getting an interview for a specific job or organization. When employers are looking to hire, they tend to search your name and see what you have created online or look at pictures in order to get a better sense of who you are as a person. It is very important to make your portfolio appropriate and professional. If you would like to learn more about how to create a successful online portfolio click on this link, it is very informative and narrows down the main strategies. 

Creating an online portfolio was a great experience and I learned a lot about myself as a journalist. At the beginning of this process I was not to fond of blogging and writing about myself and other objectives we learned about in class throughout the semester. However as I kept writing, I could not stop. Writing online almost became addictive and I started to really enjoy doing it. I learned that I have a very strong opinion and have become very passionate about what I had learned in my ALES204 class persuading me to write more and more about my thoughts on certain subjects pertaining to social networking. I believe that I have become a stronger writer on the works of creating my online portfolio. This was a great experience and I will continue to write and encourage others to read what I have to say or to even make an online portfolio for them.

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Technology is an integral part of modern society and continues to expand to extreme heights. Technology is used in every day life and is used in order to better our world and discover new things. I have researched many diseases and nutrition based discoveries. Technology is very useful in gathering new information and hearing what others have discovered or new information that has been found. My goal is to become a Registered Dietitian and technology has allowed other dietitians to communicate with each other and obtain all the new and useful information that is needed in order to better there patients and give them the best treatment that they need.  Dietitians use technology as a way to educate people all over the world in order to give them healthy tips to improve their eating habits or inform people with specific diseases of the effects certain foods may have on them. Technology enables news to be presented in a way that is easy accessible for people to gather as well as advertise the importance in specific foods that has been found in them. Dietitians use technology on a daily basis and the facts that they find in research are displayed by technology in a way that most people are capable of acquiring.

Throughout the semester I commented on some of my fellow students blog posts regarding what we have learned in our ALES 204 class. Lots of the posts I read were very insightful and informative with very strongly based opinions on specific topics. Here are some of my classmates blogs I commented on. Take a look!

* Kelsey Rolof
* Avishta Seeras
* Cam Parsons
* Ninfa Garay
* Brianna Cheng

PechaKucha Presentations

PechaKucha: Retrieved November 27, 2011 from Google Images:

  http://t4tspring2011.edublogs.org/2011/03/25/pecha-kucha-reflection/. 

Copyright 2011 by klambert4

PechaKucha is a type of presentation that includes 20 images that are displayed for 20 seconds as the presenter is speaking. This is a very simple presentation that keeps your audience engaged in what you are saying. Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham architecture are the creators of the PechaKucha presentations. I found that all of the PechaKucha presentations I watched kept me interested in what the presenter was saying mainly due to the length of time each slide was displayed for. Speaking for 20 seconds about each image is not too long or too short. I have listened to many presentations throughout my life, especially for school. If a presenter presents on one slide for too long it may cause your audience to lose concentration in what you are saying or to potentially fall asleep. On the other hand, if a presenter presents for too short on one slide it will not allow your audience to take in what you are saying and they will become frustrated if you are talking to fast. 

PechaKucha nights are held in many different communities in various places such as churches, universities, halls, homes, restaurants, or even clubs. These celebrations are happening all over the world, inspiring others to increase their knowledge in certain fields and encouraging people to become apart of these presentations. It is also a way to learn about other people’s hobbies or new activities that you may have never heard about before.

PechaKucha Images: Retrieved November 27, 2011 
from Google Images:http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/
pechakucha.html. Copyright 2011 by Julie Lawrence

The great thing about PechaKucha presentations is that ANYONE can make a presentation and EVERYONE is invited to present at PechaKucha Nights. Most people wonder, “What king of information do these presentations allow you to present?” The answer to this question is yet again, ANYTHING! People are encouraged to present what they love, what they are interested in, projects they may be working on, or just something they are passionate about. These topics can range from your favorite movie or activity to a scientific research or organization that is of interest.

There are many PechaKucha presentations available online. It may just interest you to create a presenation yourself! Take a look here! I read over many of my classmates blog posts but could not find someone who wrote on PechaKucha presentations which is really unfortunate. However, my professsor Dr. Laccetti has posted a blog post regarding this topic so whether it is new to you or you would like to look back at it, click here!

PechaKucha Audience: Retrieved November 28, 2011 from Google Images:

  http://changebydesign.wordpress.com/2011/11/04/group-presentations-with-a-twist/. 

Copyright 2011 by vanillainkuk

Wikipedia Stub Article

Hey Everyone,

Wikipedia Logo: Retrieved November 6, 2011 from Google Images: 

http://ohinternet.com/Wikipedia. Copyright 2011 by Jimmy Wales

I just finished writing a Wikipedia stub article on Sucrose Intolerance. Wikipedia is a great computer source that allows you to obtain information based on numerous subjects and fields of your interests. It is a great way to access information on anything you need or want to know about. Whenever I google a certain word or subject that I would like to learn more about, Wikipedia is usually one of the top sites that show up. Wikipedia is available for anyone who can access the internet. It is also available for anyone who would like to write or edit an article that they may be familiar with or specialize in. Since there are so many individuals with different interests and knowledge, Wikipedia has become a wide based search with over 3, 791, 000 articles. This is AMAZING!

I wrote and edited an article on Sucrose Intolerance which I found to be very interesting. At first I was a little confused about how the Wikicode was supposed to work, but really there are some simple pages that inform you of how to use italics, bold words, bullet points, font size, and much more. I think a few of my classmates found it tricky at first but managed to figure things out, just as my classmate Alyssa states in her blogpost. I found most of my information from other sites on the internet as well as one of my nutrition books that I had bought last year for school. These sites and books really helped me to make a good article so that other individuals can learn from what I wrote. When writing this article, I searched other topics in order to get a good feel for how I should write my article and what the layout is like. This gave me the opportunity to read other people's work, which is brilliant and showed me how informative others can be.

Wiki Connection: Retrieved November 9, 2011 from Google Images: 

http://wiki.dearbornschools.org/. Copyright 2011 by Wikipedia

Check out wikipedia here. Search anything that interests you and I guarantee someone around the world has made a page or more about it that can allow you to increase your knowledge and get the information you need. One of my fellow classmates may have even written it! Also, check out my article on Sucrose Intolerance here. I hope I can help you learn something knew!

  

My Facebook Profile

I created a Facebook page that consists of information about myself academically, professionally and personally. It includes all my favorite activities, television shows, sports, personal and academic interests/status, bibliography and my current work experience.

This page can be viewed by anyone who wants to and is a good way to get your name out when looking for job opportunities. If I were to be hired for a permanent position or get a job interview, that person might want to know a little background information about myself before committing. It is very important for people to understand where you come from, what your personality is like, previous work experience, and your education status in order to hire you for a particular position. Making a page like mine can give individuals the opportunity to get to know you at a professional level.

Business: Retrieved September 19, 2011 from Google Images:

  http://diachra.blogspot.com/2011/07/business-making-profit-money.html.

 Copyright 2011 by Free 4 All

Due to the fact that the internet has been so widely used across the world, gives individuals an opportunity to search you on google, twitter, facebook or any other website you may be apart of. The internet can be used to your benefit if you use it properly. I learned in my ALES 204 class that twitter can be used improperly if you are not tweeting for a specific reason and rather just about what you are doing that second. It is the same with Facebook or Google. If you apply for a job, many organizations or businesses will Google you to get some background information about yourself. Everyone must be careful when posting stuff. A Facebook page is a great way to share information with others in a proper way. One of my colleagues also shares great advice in her blog post, which I highly recommend that you read. Just click here. 


You should also take a look at my Facebook page as well!
I have a profile and a page about myself that contain different information which you can see in my flickr photos below except for the images I added are not shown in the photo so click on the links and take a peek. 
Before my links were not working for my Facebook page and profile but now they are working just fine! 
Hope you enjoy!

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http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/01/facebook-marketing-tips.html. Copyright 2011 by Howard Wen

A Little About Myself

Hello everyone!

My name is Ashlea Chykerda and I am in my second year of University. I am currently studying Nutrition and Food and hoping to transfer over to the Nutrition Major in order to pursue my dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian. I would love to be able to make a difference in people’s lives and to educate individuals on how they can live a healthier lifestyle.

This type of profession includes working with different groups and organizations as well as doing one on one consultation with individuals. Consultations usually take place face to face with a client.  Communication and support is key when educating and informing others. A Dietitian must be able to share there knowledge and information with individuals in order to help them make better decisions in terms of nutrition and health. They must be able to communicate and teach based on what they know. New research can be discovered very often. It is a Dietitians job to communicate with these researchers in order to find new information and apply it to their daily job and others lives. As a dietitian I wish to share my knowledge of food and nutrition to make a difference in peoples lives.

Social Media: Retrieved September 9, 2011 from Social Media Dietitians: 
http://dietitians-online.com/smdietitian.html, Copyright 2011 by Nadine Fisher

 Social Media is the ability to communicate with people of the same interests throughout the world. Social Media takes place when certain organizations want to get their message across in order to make a difference. I always find myself reading news articles and blogs about nutrition and health which are great ways to share your ideas with others. It is great that social media such as Twitter and Facebook are increasing because they are there to help. The Internet is one of the best ways to have your voice heard and reach more and more individuals! Dietitians use Social Media as a means to learn, teach, communicate and exchange information and ideas with everyone. They create online resources and connect with other professionals globally. Ninfa also shares some important information regarding social media in the life of a dietitian on her blog post.


I found a site that includes articles, blogs, videos, news, quotes, and services from many Dietitians. This site is a great example of how Dietitians use social media in our world today. Take a look, just click here!

This website is also very informative and can help EVERYONE!

Fruit Face: Retrieved September 10, 2011 from Stock.xchng: 
http://www.sxc.hu/photo/481428. Copyright 2011 by Chrissi