Week 1 Assignment

Week 1 Assignment

Anthony Semler

WVU Student

USA

anthony.semler@gmail.com

anthonysemler.blogspot.com

 

 

 

              Considering that I am not the most internet savvy person, I would like to think that what I have accomplished so far is impressive.  Through doing this assignment, I have found more ways to use the internet as my main source of keeping up with life’s current issues.

              The ways in which I now obtain my information is through television and internet sites that provide me with the kind of information that interests me.  I use sports websites such as Sportsbook.com, Steelers.com, msnsportsnet.com, and WVU.  I use these particular websites to keep up on what the latest is on sports updates as well as games.  I have a lot of interest in how bookmakers make their lines so accurate. Because I am a Pittsburgh Steeler and West Virginia University Mountaineers fan, I like to keep up on the latest scores, politics, and franchise information.

              I chose CNN as my home page because I wanted to be able to search any current topics that would have a large impact on our country. CNN has all-access to political debates and health articles, along with lifestyle updates.

              When I think about using television, I start to think now about having a high def television and cable that provides these HD capabilities.  I still watch the same shows as I always have, which are all sports related, but now I get to enjoy the action as if I am there.  My computer use is always improving as well as with the amount in which I use it.  Like I mentioned before, my favorite and most frequently used sites are revolved around sports and my top two sports teams.  I do find myself taking a quicker step towards my laptop as opposed to heading to the television and turning it on to find the information I seek. 

              I guess being a person that isn’t the most internet savvy, and someone that puts off using the computer, I am happy with where I am with my knowledge about the internet and its capabilities.  Up until this assignment I would’ve never had a reason to create a blogger website and also use blogging as a way to communicate my opinions.

Short Summary of Assignment 1

This assignment was to create a gmail account, and also go to blogger.com to create a blog site. In doing this I set up my profile, created a theme and added some gadgets that helped express who I am. I also did some exploring of the tabs on my blog site, as well as creating an introduction. The most difficult part of this assignment was to type up a document that more or less explained everything that I I have learned and how I use what I've learned through this assignment. I also created this blog which has proven very interesting!