Access:
SlideShare is a web 2.0 service where slides of multiple formats can be shared both publicly, as well as privately for many to see. It as created in 2006 with hopes for offices and employees to be able to share presentations with one another with ease and convenience, but having similar features as YouTube it quickly became a host site for many slides to be uploaded strictly entertainment. The entertainment component became popular when LinkedIn took over in 2012. The site itself does not require any downloading for a user to gain access. However, if one wishes to see all that the site has to offer it is essential that they create an account, but unlike most sites you are shown limited information before they register. SlideShare can also be viewed on mobile devices (which does require a download, but is in fact free). Just like any other website that requires an account and allows you to post, share and view other users information, there are privacy agreements that must be taken into consideration. An advantage to this site, is the privacy agreements are not hidden, yes, they aren't broadcasted but they were very easy to find. Located at the bottom where the many sites link their administrative equipment, the privacy policy is laid out and set up to be an easy read and includes useful information. Check it out.. SlideShare Privacy Policy .
Analyze:
SlideShare is a web tool that can be used for any and all ages, keeping in mind that some may need some supervision or guidance. It is a site that allows its users to access a magnitude of information, while having the benefit of searching through genres. As I searched through this site, it has quickly become apparent to me that it has a way to rope you in. Before going on the site, I must ask myself…what have I came here to find? Am I here for work or pleasure? This will allow me to ensure that I do not get sucked into the vortex of endlessly searching through countless slides. Which is not a bad thing, this site has an abundance of information that can have the users stumbling upon information they didn't even go looking for. This can be used to get ideas from other presentations that may have been done on a similar topic, it can be used in the classroom as an example of what a good/bad presentation looks like, or it can be used to share a presentation you have made and receive feedback and review from others. This site definitely adds value to my digital presence because I can link it to my blog and twitter for future colleagues and principals to view and gain an understanding of what my work looks like and the subjects/topics I have explored and created.
Create:
SlideShare is compatible with a variety of different forms to ensure that users can upload their presentations with ease, the moment a user experiences confusion they will often just give up and deem the site as useless. The fact that it is easy to use and can be navigated with ease, allows its users to leave the site feeling confident and accomplished. Allowing its users to gain an understanding of what the site is, and how it works through navigating around the site and fiddling with its many options. If that is not for you…don’t stress! There is a tips and tricks and getting started page that will walk you through the site and its many amazing features. It’s many functions includes; being able to follow users and genres that you find interesting as well as being able to save, like, download, and create a clipboard of all the interesting and important presentations you have encountered while browsing. Uploading is easy, SlideShare gives you the options to upload from a variety of different locations such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box or a Link. When you upload a presentation, the presentation is shared and given access to 70 million people, where you have the ability to receive comments and feedback.
Reflect:
SlideShare can be used within the classroom not only for students to see other presentations but to also analyze and dissect those presentations to learn how to make a successful presentation. The students can then share their presentations (depending on subject/topic), for others to see and for their peers to have access to. It would be most successful in the junior and above grades, but can still be looked at an navigated through in the primary level. At the primary level the students can begin to explore some of the basic slides, or simply the teacher can implement it into their lectures, exploring some of the primary-friendly slides. This can be an asset to my professional, digital presence, giving me the opportunity to share the slideshows I create and the topics I am passionate about. I could also use SlideShare to share my students’ work (with their permission). Now that I have had the opportunity to explore this web 2.0 I will begin to use it to my advantage and utilize it. From now on, I intend to upload any project I complete, not only to keep a record of it and have access to it in later years but as well as being able to build that digital repertoire along the way.
Take Action:
SlideShare is a web 2.0 that I found on the Periodic Table of Elements specifically for a media assignment, creating an account to learn its entirety. Although I am a new user, this will become an asset and tool that I will continue to use to create a foundation within the digital world, branching out to the multiple tools it has to offer.
I encourage you to check it out, explore and engage all it has to offer. Let this be the start to you getting out of your comfort zone and trying a social media site that is on the rise to becoming more popular. Begin your digital repertoire!
SlideShare is a web 2.0 service where slides of multiple formats can be shared both publicly, as well as privately for many to see. It as created in 2006 with hopes for offices and employees to be able to share presentations with one another with ease and convenience, but having similar features as YouTube it quickly became a host site for many slides to be uploaded strictly entertainment. The entertainment component became popular when LinkedIn took over in 2012. The site itself does not require any downloading for a user to gain access. However, if one wishes to see all that the site has to offer it is essential that they create an account, but unlike most sites you are shown limited information before they register. SlideShare can also be viewed on mobile devices (which does require a download, but is in fact free). Just like any other website that requires an account and allows you to post, share and view other users information, there are privacy agreements that must be taken into consideration. An advantage to this site, is the privacy agreements are not hidden, yes, they aren't broadcasted but they were very easy to find. Located at the bottom where the many sites link their administrative equipment, the privacy policy is laid out and set up to be an easy read and includes useful information. Check it out.. SlideShare Privacy Policy .
Analyze:
SlideShare is a web tool that can be used for any and all ages, keeping in mind that some may need some supervision or guidance. It is a site that allows its users to access a magnitude of information, while having the benefit of searching through genres. As I searched through this site, it has quickly become apparent to me that it has a way to rope you in. Before going on the site, I must ask myself…what have I came here to find? Am I here for work or pleasure? This will allow me to ensure that I do not get sucked into the vortex of endlessly searching through countless slides. Which is not a bad thing, this site has an abundance of information that can have the users stumbling upon information they didn't even go looking for. This can be used to get ideas from other presentations that may have been done on a similar topic, it can be used in the classroom as an example of what a good/bad presentation looks like, or it can be used to share a presentation you have made and receive feedback and review from others. This site definitely adds value to my digital presence because I can link it to my blog and twitter for future colleagues and principals to view and gain an understanding of what my work looks like and the subjects/topics I have explored and created.
Create:
SlideShare is compatible with a variety of different forms to ensure that users can upload their presentations with ease, the moment a user experiences confusion they will often just give up and deem the site as useless. The fact that it is easy to use and can be navigated with ease, allows its users to leave the site feeling confident and accomplished. Allowing its users to gain an understanding of what the site is, and how it works through navigating around the site and fiddling with its many options. If that is not for you…don’t stress! There is a tips and tricks and getting started page that will walk you through the site and its many amazing features. It’s many functions includes; being able to follow users and genres that you find interesting as well as being able to save, like, download, and create a clipboard of all the interesting and important presentations you have encountered while browsing. Uploading is easy, SlideShare gives you the options to upload from a variety of different locations such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box or a Link. When you upload a presentation, the presentation is shared and given access to 70 million people, where you have the ability to receive comments and feedback.
Reflect:
SlideShare can be used within the classroom not only for students to see other presentations but to also analyze and dissect those presentations to learn how to make a successful presentation. The students can then share their presentations (depending on subject/topic), for others to see and for their peers to have access to. It would be most successful in the junior and above grades, but can still be looked at an navigated through in the primary level. At the primary level the students can begin to explore some of the basic slides, or simply the teacher can implement it into their lectures, exploring some of the primary-friendly slides. This can be an asset to my professional, digital presence, giving me the opportunity to share the slideshows I create and the topics I am passionate about. I could also use SlideShare to share my students’ work (with their permission). Now that I have had the opportunity to explore this web 2.0 I will begin to use it to my advantage and utilize it. From now on, I intend to upload any project I complete, not only to keep a record of it and have access to it in later years but as well as being able to build that digital repertoire along the way.
Take Action:
SlideShare is a web 2.0 that I found on the Periodic Table of Elements specifically for a media assignment, creating an account to learn its entirety. Although I am a new user, this will become an asset and tool that I will continue to use to create a foundation within the digital world, branching out to the multiple tools it has to offer.
I encourage you to check it out, explore and engage all it has to offer. Let this be the start to you getting out of your comfort zone and trying a social media site that is on the rise to becoming more popular. Begin your digital repertoire!