Post 8~ COMM 240~ Advice

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The concept of writing a blog can sometimes make heads spin. That is how I felt when I was writing my first blog. But, each blog post got easier and it was super fun and empowering getting to share my opinions! If I had tImage result for bloggingo give any advice to new bloggers, I would choose to share three things.

  1. Just Type: These are simple words, but they speak volumes. As a new blogger it can be hard to start a post, but I found, if I just started typing my thoughts it will come together easier. I can promise you that! Blogs are all about opinion, and the world needs to hear from you! Do not be afraid to share your opinion, even if you may disagree with another person. Just type, because it’s your blog.
  2. Be Patient: Each blog post will get better and better, and Doctor Billman will work with you and he understands that some students are new to the blog world. If you make a mistake or are not sure how to add a hyperlink or add in a video, just ask and he will help! Sooner or later you will be a professional.
  3. Have Fun With It: Your blogs will need to have at least three photos, videos etc., including a hyperlink. The more photos and videos the better. Your blog will look more fun and people will want to read it! Being able to express your opinion is empowering and inspiring, so let it rip!!      

This is just my opinion and insights to blog posts, but I have awesome classmates who have their opinions as well. If you click on the word classmates, you can be directed to their sites, to see their opinions! Have fun with it! Good luck!!

Blog Post 7~ COMM 240

Linked In is an app I have recently added to the plethora of other apps I have on my phone. I have had a Linked In profile for a few years now, and I have recently started using the app more frequently.This app is Image result for linked ina great way to connect to jobs, people and the community. There are many employers on this app and they are able to look at profiles they are interested in and offer someone a job. Each person with a linked in account has their own profile where they can list their skills and attributes. On the other, hand linked in users can go and endorse other peoples skills on their profiles as well. It allows users to list their experiences/j0b titles and follow other organizations they identify with as well. The profile of a user is a great way to show employers what things the user is into and give them a little about their personality.

I would recommend that high school students should start making a profile and if students have not, then once in college that should be their next step. Here is a tutorial below, from you tube, on how to start a profile, for high school and college students. I recommend this app to anyone who ever wants to have a job, to anyone searching for employees or to anyone trying to connect to other people in their career field. Linked In is like a big pool of American people who are living the American dream and they have insights that someone may not think of. Why not gather information from people who have done more things, or gone more places?! It is a great way to meet new friends, new employers or new employees in one small app!

 

Comm 240~ Post 6

10 Reasons I Hate This ElectionImage result for hillary memes

  1. The Candidates: We have billions of people in this country and we get two of the worst choices America could have!?!?!?! Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
  2. The Media Coverage: Obviously, both liberal and conservative media cover these two candidates 24/7. They try to agree with what they say, or cover up what their candidate has said, and it goes in a huge circle.
  3. The Ads/Commercials: Everyday I have to see commercials that are mean and sneaky and most likely not true. They are not even worth my time to watch!
  4. The Lies: Who knows who is telling the truth these days, but so many lies circulate from the candidates mouths or, from the media, and I do not know who to trust.
  5. The Voting:  Our vote will help choose who is going to run our great country. Scary!
  6. The Debates: Let’s be real, the debates are like an episode of Jerry Springer,  they might as well throw on some boxing gloves!
  7. Facebook During The Election: I might as well just deactivate until after the election is over, because people just want to yell and repost.
  8. Image result for donald trump memesCrazy People: We have to admit it, people go off their rockers when it comes to defending a candidate they like. But, it makes it very easy to hit that unfriend button if they want to start acting crazy!
  9. Election Phone Call Surveys: They take way to long, and are probably the most annoying thing during the election year!
  10. People Who Go Door To Door: These are the people who want to shove the election down other peoples throats, instead of allowing people to figure it out for themselves!

 

Hooray for the 2016 Presidential Election, may the odds be ever in your favor!

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My Choice ~ Post 5 ~ COMM 240

The Phone 7 has created so much buzz, that the phones were back ordered for almost two to three months, when it first came out. I personally still had the 5s and was very excited for this new piece of technology. But, when I went to Verizon I was not excited to back order my phone and wait for it. So, I impatiently got the 6s and finally graduated to a new phone. But,Image result for iphone 7 let’s see what I missed out on. Because apparently there is a lot!

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  1. The phone takes a splash and makes a splash. The iPhone 7 is completely water proof. I do not think I would take my phone and dunk it in water for fun, but, I missed out on a phone that could prevent water damage!
  2. There is an entirely new camera. If I thought the pictures on my 6s were good, these apparently would blow mine out of the water. It is a 12MP camera and optical image stabilization. And the best part is a face time HD camera! And two cameras that shoot as one, for a wider view. Definitely missed out on that!
  3. The most powerful chip yet in an iPhone. It is 2x faster than iPhone 6, and the longest battery life ever! This is the best feature, because everyone wants their phone to last longer!
  4.  It is wireless. Effortless. Magical. There is not a head phone jack because it is all wireless. The phone comes with an adapter so people can still use regular head phones if they want to. And the phone is magical and I am missing out on magic!

Apple does an awesome job with their PR and gets the word out about all of their products. Their products work soundly, and are magical! I think I need to get an iPhone 7 pronto!

Comm 240~4 Twitter Scavenger Hunt

Homecoming last weekend!

 

My favorite spot!

Students are insightful!

Bees are smart!

Ambrose is gorgeous!

https://twitter.com/YoungREEzy22/status/759942362126626818

Ambrose in growing!

Fans for volleyball!

Clubs are great!

Ambrose is amazing!!

Comm 240-3- Social Media

Social media is what helps me get through my day. I am going to outline the different social medias I use and the best way to use each from my perspective.

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Instagram:

I use Instagram to showcase the best moments during my week. I make sure I look good and those in the picture would be happy with it as well.  I will use Instagram on my phone, computer  and tablet. It is easiest to post photos from a phone rather then from a laptop, but it can still be done. Just remember, always pick the best photo from your week and try to only post once. 

Twitter:

Twitter is the most fun social media. It is a tool to say the funniest, weirdest and most clever things where all of my friends can see. I use Twitter quite frequently on my phone, laptop and tablet. I use Twitter to say what is on my mind, good or bad, and to get as many likes as I can. But, with my family, coaches and friends following me I have to be appropriate with my Tweets. That is number one with Twitter: Be appropriate.

Snap chat:

Snap chat is a social media engine that I can be as silly and goofy as I want, using filters and emojis. I use snap chat only on my phone and I use it to snap chat my friends silly things. Rule for snap chat: HAVE FUN.

I use Instagram the most out of all my social media. I love looking at all of the photos and being able to show people my favorite one. The only function missing from my social media devices would be the ability to find friends easier. Many people have different user names and it is always hard for me to locate who I want to find.

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COMM 240 Post 2 Iowa Girls

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  Iowa does not seem like the type of place where a girl would want to blog about fashion, big cities or the celebrities she meets. New York seems to be the place for that. I picked the number 35 ranked blog nyc PR girls. They are the ones who know first hand about all of this stuff. Not saying that girls in Iowa cannot love fashion, celebrities or big cities, but the NYC girls see it first hand.

         When I think about big cities I think of Chicago, Kansas City, NYC, or Denver. Here in Iowa we have Des Moines, The Quad Cities and Iowa City being amongst the biggest in Iowa. Image result for cities in iowaIn the nyc PR girls blog the author (Lindsey) speaks about the celebrities she sees on magazines, videos, the PR she is a part of and how difficult it can be when things go wrong. But, she speaks on how rewarding and fun it is when things go right. Here in Iowa we have: family values, farms, Iowa football, picnics, barbeques, graduation parties, small town parades, quiet time, silence and star gazing. We have so much more than big lights, fashion and celebrities.

         What do Iowa girls have to do with this?!?! Well we are awesome, that’s what! If I, as an Iowa girl wanted to do a PR blog and talk about fashion, I am totally going to. The fun part is that it will be a little different than nyc girls. I will talk about what to wear to football games, cook outs, graduation parties, drive-in movies, or bonfires. We get to dress down, comfy and athletic just because. Iowa presents us with a flexible clothing schedule. The video below is a fun fashion project in Iowa. Enjoy!!