bigidea71

7.1
We will use this page to post the big ideas from our classes. It will be a great place to check regularly to see what we’ve been learning and what you should remember from each class.

Search Engines—June 2, 2008

 * Use multiple search engines
 * Every search engine has different results and prioritizes hits differently
 * Meta-search engines search other search engines

New Media—June 2, 2008

 * With great power comes great responsibility
 * Advertising is changing
 * Everyone can be their own TV station

Viruses--April 4, 2008

 * Can cause damage to your computer and your files
 * Need safe updated antivirus software
 * Should understand and know how to use the antivirus software
 * Have a back up file

Phishing--Feb. 25, 2008

 * If it sounds to good to be true it probably to good to be true
 * Don’t give out information to others
 * If you get it delete it
 * Look at the email address
 * Look at the domain
 * Be cautious about the grammar
 * See if they know your name

Google Notebook

 * Easy to use
 * Able to share ideas with other people-- Collaboration
 * Easy to organize
 * Good to keep notes with

Timeliner

 * Helps you understand and organize history/dates
 * Looks professional and its neater
 * Easy to use
 * Looks better
 * Very Accurate
 * Easy to change
 * Quick
 * Easy to make/change/share

iGoogle

 * Remember homework
 * Keep Organized
 * RSS Information comes to you
 * Saves time
 * Easy to use
 * Fun
 * Keeps us updated

Inspiration
• Good design helps people understand what you're trying to say • It helps you organize your ideas

Designers use:
 * Color
 * Graphics--clip art and photos
 * Text
 * Space--white space