Merely Mere

So, I’ve been super sick and missed last class….but I got notes from my super awesome friend Jess about the project ideas that the class came up with. Initially I wanted to do flickr for a project…because I love taking pictures and observing other people’s pictures. But, I had a hard time coming up with a more original idea that seemed different. Then Jess told me about Alice software that helps to create 3D representations…of almost anything! I played around with it and feel in love. Of course I loved the name (I too share a love for Alice in Wonderland)…but the easy to use software has potential to not only show all the possibilities that the program provides, but also to help create a completely unique project. Problem solved!

On Thursday I went to see Eric Miller speak about the internet. There was a huge assortment of people that combined in the room providing a good turn out for Miller’s presentation about the internet. I learned a lot of random information that I wasn’t exspecting during his speech. Particularity about the creation and problems related with mashups. I admit, I know some information about the internet (mostly introductory information about making html websites that I learned in high school) but hardly enough to say that I really know what I’m talking about. But I really appreciated learning about the web itself from an expert that helped to create it.

So today in my business class (ironically located in the same room as the Miller presentation took place) we were talking about the use of technology in businesses to help the function. Its humorous to watch my much older business professor describe his experiences with the internet. He talks about obsolete computer systems with holes in cards to remember information before he gets to his real point. We talked about how companies use technology such as the internet to communicate between co-workers. My professor unfortunately spent the class arguing how he would much rather receive hand written letter over an e-mail. Many of my classmates failed to challenge him on his statements. According to my professor, the internet has hindered people because of its improper use and poor grammar.

Yes, I know I make many grammar mistakes in my writing and my words may not always be “proper”, but I do believe that what I have to say has importance and its petty for my professor to get so caught up in the details rather than the significance and positive impact e-mails have on companies.

This whole discussion in class reminded me of many things Miller discussed about how businesses rely on the internet. Miller had a lot of valid points about how imporant it is for companies to use the internet to help the public and themselves learn more about their company. I agreed especially with how important it is for companies to use the internet to advertise for their company. Its true that in this day in age, an easier to use website that relates to the product can only help a company.

Well, I think that this is enough rambling for one night….