Week 13

The Facebook Generation vs. the Fortune 500

     The title of this article, all by itself, suggests a battle between the corporate world and "Generation F".  Since this article is obviously dated, he could probably write a more current article that reads more like "Fortune 500 Growth via The Facebook Generation".  I firmly believe that the upcoming generation(s) of technology developers and users are currently "growing" many Fortune 500 companies, bringing about the changes that ultimately come with the evolution of anything.  Yes, change is something most are simply afraid of, but once it starts happening, it can't be stopped.  There is no "battle"; merely an inevitable transition. 

     The "list of 12 work-relevant characteristics of online life" are on spot.  They highlight how much people care about the freedoms of speech and expression.  These things should be important to "Corporate America".  Without them, it's just the same old bureaucracy.  Going "viral" is the key to success on the Internet and if they are to succeed in the future, the Fortune 500 had better get a grip.  It's coming, and they can't do anything about it.  To stay in the same rut could prove to be disastrous, as Mr. Hamel so adeptly pointed out in his opening paragraphs.

    

    


   




    

Week 12

Happy Thanksgiving a little early.  Since the instructor posted this assignment early, I am going to get it done early.

This was a really good talk by Chris Anderson.  It is definitely dated, and I date myself by saying I remember, and participated, in just about everything he talked about.  We bought a home theater setup when they cost $2000.  I remember paying top dollar for a 40 meg hard drive, around $150 if I remember correctly, and thinking it was more storage than I could ever use.  The prices of these goods were considered a bargain at that time.  I learned back then to "wait and see" with new technology because it is extremely expensive when it first hits the marketplace.  If you are close to my age, you should remember the first calculator and how expensive they were.  Now, companies GIVE them away...free.

The one thing that jumps out at me as having changed is Mr. Anderson's presentation.  I think this is because it is very simple with no animation; just pictures.  Of course, as with anything, the software has gotten better.  It's also free in many cases, as we have learned in this course. 

Week 11

Music excerpts from the album "Breathless" by Kenny G.; song title "The Joy of Life"

Week 10

Wow, what a week! This thing called "screencasting" is really something. I have seen many of them but had no idea how they worked. It was very frustrating, but I got through it. I am usually real good at figuring out software but these types of programs really got the best of me. I am glad for the knowledge because I will now be able to make tutorials to help my husband. He does hunter safety courses and has a hard time managing things on his email, so now I can make him a couple of screencasts that he can refer to to help him through it. My screencast is located HERE in my ePortfolio.

Here is my Vlog:

Week 9