Today happens to be National Podcast Day. Have you ever taken some time out of your day to listen to a podcast? There are many platforms you can use to listen to podcasts. Some of my favorites are Castbox, iTunes, and Spotify. Check out this link to discover some more listening apps: https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-podcast-apps/ I started listening to podcasts while getting ready in the mornings, instead of having the news on the television. Some I listen to for pure entertainment, but others have proven to be great resources for personal and professional development. My most used app is Castbox – it’s easy to navigate, it saves your progress if you don’t finish it in one setting, and it’s easy to save and subscribe to your favorites. Since today celebrates podcasts, I wanted to share some of my favorites, and would encourage you to go explore some of your own! · Imagined Life – Each episode takes you on a journey into the life of a famou...
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Have you ever wanted to add images or extra details to your documents but wasn't sure where to start? There is a handy little tool called the ' Snipping Tool ' built right into most computers! I use this tool almost daily, as it is such an easy way to show certain parts of programs or other items on your computer screen. You only have to click and drag, and boom ! You have a usable photo. Read all about it at my professor's blog: Dr. Robin's Blog - Snipping Tool I learned something new this week, thanks to Dr. Robin! I used to paste my snips into a Word document, and would get super frustrated that I couldn't move them around the page in a simple manner. They would only align to the left, center or right. What I learned from her is to edit in PowerPoint instead. This will allow me to move those images anywhere on the screen, and it so much easier! So take a chance and liven up your documents or presentations! Here is an example of an image I edited in PowerPo...
I am currently attending Idaho State University, pursuing my bachelors degree in Workplace Training & Leadership. For my OLP 4407 course, Instructional Technology, we have been asked to start a Twitter account. I joined Twitter back in 2011. I only had a total of 8 tweets back in the day. It was just one of those social media platforms that I never got into. I was more active on Facebook and Instagram. Since that time, my Twitter just disappeared into the black hole of my psyche, and hasn't been touched since. So here we are, it's 2020 - a crazy year, as we all know, and I'm digging into Twitter again. I have to be honest; I have no idea what I'm doing! My husband and kids both use Twitter on a regular basis, but tweeting has never been my forté . I know how to use it - I know how to reply, retweet, follow and all of that, but for some reason, the platform just overwhelms me! I'm willing to give it another go. I'm intrigued by the possibility of using thi...
This week, we learned about copyright and plagiarism. "Copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture." (University of Maryland Global Campus) Because copyright protects artistry and architecture, I wanted to know what types of copyright infringements might be taking place in the golf world, and there were several examples when it comes to course design. The architecture and design of a golf course involves knowledge, creativity and engineering. One example I discovered was from a New York Times article, describing a lawsuit against a golf venture - Tour 18 - which offers accurate replicas of some of the most famous holes in the history of golf tournaments like the US Open, The Masters and many PGA Championship. Tour 18 has painstakingly recreated some of these holes by using the same trees, the same outline (such as a dogleg left), and even...
A Personal Learning Network (PLN) is something that most of us are accustomed to using in an educational or professional aspect. We use email, social media, newsletters, chat rooms, and even Google to gain new knowledge and to network with other professionals. But golfers can absolutely utilize a PLN to improve their golf game! To create your own PLN in order to improve your game, you can utilize a variety of resources. I will outline a few examples below. Family/Local Community There is a huge community of golfers. Head out to your local golf course and you will find a diverse community: teachers, doctors, plumbers; men, women; children and grandparents. Folks of many backgrounds, genders and ages all participate in golf. Each of them has learned different tips and tricks to improve their golf in a variety of ways. These could include formal lessons, tips from their buddies, or even just observing other golfers. Adding these folks to your PLN allows you to pick their brain and ta...