Posted by Kristen Treglia on 14th November 2008
Last week I discussed different methods of backing up your data. For those of you who are not yet familiar with MyFiles, I wanted to offer it as another way of saving and sharing your files. If you haven’t already claimed your MyFiles account, go to the Fordham University Portal and claim your ID today!
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Posted by Kristen Treglia on 12th November 2008
Basic Computing Presentation
This morning I gave a short presentation to class of adults in the College at 60 program at Fordham. The presentation covered topics in basic computer such as using search engines and using email. I also discussed different Web 2.0 applications and websites of interest. We didn’t get a chance to talk about everything, but here is a copy of the presentation followed by a list of links:
Websites of Interest:
Delicious Social Bookmarking site. Sign up for a free account and save your favorite websites online.
TED Inspired talks by the world’s greatest thinkers and doers
Physorg Science news updated throughout the day
Impact Lab Science blog updated daily
Device Technology blog updated daily
Discover Magazine
Wikipedia The encyclopedia of the computer age
National Geographic Photo of the Day
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
25 Free Online Education Resources
Common Craft Shows Complex ideas are easy to understand with the short, simple videos on various topics
StumbleUpon Great way to surf the web. Sign up for an account and set your preferences. When you click on the stumbleupon button on your browser you will be taken to random websites within the categories you have specified that have been rated by other users.
Hobbies:
National Gardening Association
Amateur Radio News and Features
Noreast (fishing)
Fordham Resources
Computer Labs at both campuses
Library Databases by Subject Area
Resident Life Resources for Students at Lincoln Center
Resident Life Resources for Students at Rose Hill
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