Google Maps, etc.

PERSONAS

We started the tute with going to

http://personas.media.mit.edu/personasWeb.html

Because I have a wog last name mine came up with no matches.


GOOGLE MAPS


View Places I Want To Go.. One Day in a larger map


SKETCHCAST



Yep, pretty sure a six year old can draw better than me!

OTHER SITES

Our task was to pick 5 of the websites from the New Comm Tech blog and briefly critique. Following on from the comments made of our lecturer (can't remember his name!)about what will be the next big things to come in the internet, all of the websites below are specialised to particular interests.


Vampire Rave

"Vampire Rave is the social networking website for vampires and goths."

This website builds on the general social networking idea, but limiting it to only those interested in vampires or goth scene. What is probably the most surprising part is that there are 15,519 members. Sure it's no facebook phenonemon, but that's still an alright following.


Lifehacker

"Lifehacker is a technology blog with a slightly different way of looking at the world. We see technology as a shortcut to life. If you’re tech savvy and looking for a better, faster way to do things, or you’re just starting to explore what you can do with technology, stop by Lifehacker to check out the latest tips, tricks and shortcuts."

It seems to have a bit of everything. The type of website where you would go to for tips on a multitude of things in life. There's a communicate, design, fix, money, organise, travel and work section. For example, in the travel section the top stories are: 'Create a single, reusable packing list' and 'Google Maps adds Australian traffic information'. I think this would be very useful site and because it caters for so many different things, it would appeal to a variety of people, the only problem is that, well I for one would have never have known it existed had it not been for this class.

Mashable

"Mashable is the world's largest blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Media news. With more than 7 million monthly pageviews, Mashable is the most prolific blog reviewing new Web sites and services, publishing breaking news on what's new on the web and offering social media resources and guides."

Well I guess this website would prove quite popular with the proper social networking fiends. It's the site to go to when checking your facebook/twitter/emails every half hour still just doesn't quite keep you updated enough in the world. It's updated daily and features any news related do with facebook and twitter predominately.

The Generator Blog

"This blog is not about those machines used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy. It's about software that creates software. Software to play around and have fun with."

This website is a bit of everything as well. Everything internet related anyway. Some of the things on the home page were; make your own lego character, random youtube insult, photo effect toolkit. Similar to lifehacker in that because it's so varied in things to can do, you could use the website frequently and by many different people, but again I would never have known it existed and I think that would be the same for a lot of people.

Polyvore

"Polyvore is a free, easy-to-use web-based application for mixing and matching images from anywhere on the web. It is also a vibrant community of creative and stylish people."

This blog is a haven for the fashion conscious girl. It features female clothing and accessaries and it is sorted by outfits, brands, styles, celebraties, etc. I will admit I did quite like this site, and would probably actually use it again. This blog is very, very specialised and would only appeal to a very minute demographic.