Google Docs
Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processor. It stores data and can be used to form spreadsheets, presentations, and forms. You can create new files and also download documents you have previously written on your computer and save them in your Google Docs. Google Docs allows you to continuously edit and save documents.
One of the major benefits of Google Docs is that you can invite others to share your work and even allow them to edit it if you so wish. If you want the documents to remain private you can opt out of sharing them. Another great feature of Google Docs is that it automatically saves your work every few seconds so if the computer crashes, your work is saved.
Throughout the report writing process I have found Google Docs to be invaluable. It has enabled me to store all my work in one place, which I can access on the internet from any computer anywhere in the world. It eliminates the need for a memory stick which isn’t always the most reliable way of storing your work as it can be easily misplaced or damaged.
I now use Google Docs to store other personal documents, such as my CV’s and photos. Having them all stored in one place makes it much easier for me to access them quickly and from any computer. As I don’t always carry my memory stick with me, I could use Google Docs to access my CV and then print it out at a printing shop, if I was called in to an audition with just an hours notice.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Log 1
Delicious
When I discovered that part of the course required me to use Delicious (a social bookmarking web service founded by Joshua Schachter in 2003, acquired by Yahoo! In 2005), I was at first reluctant. I had no previous experience of using Delicious or any similar programs and knew nothing about it. However, once I visited the homepage, I soon found it would be a very useful tool and that it was easy to use.
The major benefit of using Delicious is that I could share my resources with other people on the site, and likewise I could use other people’s findings to help me develop a broader repertoire of knowledge on certain subjects relevant to my investigation. Using “Tags” organises and clearly labels the topics covered in each posting. For example, I read an article in Equity Magazine which contained an interview with the artistic director of the Actors Centre, and so I added Tags to the article such as, Equity, acting, Actors Centre, CPD, acting classes. Then when someone searched for any of the topics covered in the Tags, it would direct them to the article.
I wish I had known about Delicious in the first module so that I could have utilised this programme throughout my research over the past year. I would suggest that all first year students begin using it immediately. I find it extremely useful to look at my list of resources on Delicious regularly to remind myself of relevant articles I found a while ago which I may have forgotten about.
I intend to use Delicious for personal use once I have finished the course, to keep a record of useful resources which I find on the internet. These may be job recruitment websites, information about acting classes, interesting articles on careers, etc. Delicious will then enable me to discover other related information through the network of other Delicious users who choose to share their findings on the website.
When I discovered that part of the course required me to use Delicious (a social bookmarking web service founded by Joshua Schachter in 2003, acquired by Yahoo! In 2005), I was at first reluctant. I had no previous experience of using Delicious or any similar programs and knew nothing about it. However, once I visited the homepage, I soon found it would be a very useful tool and that it was easy to use.
The major benefit of using Delicious is that I could share my resources with other people on the site, and likewise I could use other people’s findings to help me develop a broader repertoire of knowledge on certain subjects relevant to my investigation. Using “Tags” organises and clearly labels the topics covered in each posting. For example, I read an article in Equity Magazine which contained an interview with the artistic director of the Actors Centre, and so I added Tags to the article such as, Equity, acting, Actors Centre, CPD, acting classes. Then when someone searched for any of the topics covered in the Tags, it would direct them to the article.
I wish I had known about Delicious in the first module so that I could have utilised this programme throughout my research over the past year. I would suggest that all first year students begin using it immediately. I find it extremely useful to look at my list of resources on Delicious regularly to remind myself of relevant articles I found a while ago which I may have forgotten about.
I intend to use Delicious for personal use once I have finished the course, to keep a record of useful resources which I find on the internet. These may be job recruitment websites, information about acting classes, interesting articles on careers, etc. Delicious will then enable me to discover other related information through the network of other Delicious users who choose to share their findings on the website.
Monday, November 29, 2010
CONTENTS PAGE - Please help!
Hi guys!
Has anyone figured out how to do the Contents Page usinig Microsoft Word?
I have tried and failed!
I also looked it up on the internet for advice on how to create the Table of Contents but it's all so confusing!
Does anyone have a really simple step-by-step guide for how to how it?
Thanks!
LB x
Has anyone figured out how to do the Contents Page usinig Microsoft Word?
I have tried and failed!
I also looked it up on the internet for advice on how to create the Table of Contents but it's all so confusing!
Does anyone have a really simple step-by-step guide for how to how it?
Thanks!
LB x
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Please help - campus session!
Hi!
Unfortunately I missed the first campus session. Please could someone update me on what I missed? Did you all get put into groups?
I've begun writing a draft of chapters 1, 2 and 4 - even though i know i need to do chapter 3! I keep putting that one off!
How is everyone else doing???
I had a Skype chat with Paula a couple of weeks ago which helped me to talk through my ideas and where the project is going in terms of what i have discovered so far and what extra things i have added.
It was very useful discussing my ideas out loud with someone as it helped me to focus on exactly what i need to do and how i need to go about writing it all up.
Is anyone else analysing interviews as their data?!! If so please let me know.
Thanks for any help!!!
LB :)
Unfortunately I missed the first campus session. Please could someone update me on what I missed? Did you all get put into groups?
I've begun writing a draft of chapters 1, 2 and 4 - even though i know i need to do chapter 3! I keep putting that one off!
How is everyone else doing???
I had a Skype chat with Paula a couple of weeks ago which helped me to talk through my ideas and where the project is going in terms of what i have discovered so far and what extra things i have added.
It was very useful discussing my ideas out loud with someone as it helped me to focus on exactly what i need to do and how i need to go about writing it all up.
Is anyone else analysing interviews as their data?!! If so please let me know.
Thanks for any help!!!
LB :)
Add me on Delicious?!
Hi guys!
I have finally managed to sit down and start a Delicious account!
Please add me if you think we could help each other out with research for our projects!
My project will discuss and cover the following:
acting, interviews, interview technique, Continued Professional Development, acting colleges/universities, acting coaches in London and Los Angeles, mentors, casting directors, acting classes,etc.
Thanks!
LB :)
I have finally managed to sit down and start a Delicious account!
Please add me if you think we could help each other out with research for our projects!
My project will discuss and cover the following:
acting, interviews, interview technique, Continued Professional Development, acting colleges/universities, acting coaches in London and Los Angeles, mentors, casting directors, acting classes,etc.
Thanks!
LB :)
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