Reflection on Google Web 2.0 Tools

During this semester, we have studied Management Information System course. The first project that we have to do was training students about certain subject from Google Web 2.0 tools. My training subject was about blog. Each student has to train the classmates on specified subject such as Google chrome, Google Docs, etc. Moreover, we also had another project were we have to use the blog in order to post in our personal diaries, videos or articles. The second part of this project was to use the Google Site in order to reflect on to what we acquired from the training session. Thus, I used Google Site in which I created more than 10 pages for Google tools. In each page, I attached screenshot where I explained how I am implementing the specified tool. In this post, I will demonstrate my reflection on Google Web 2.0. I arranged and ranked them from my best favorite tool to my least favorite.

1.Blog: 

Due to the fact, that I was confused what to select from the Web 2.0 for my training topic, my teacher have chosen for me “Blog”. In that moment, I thought the blog will be hard topic for me to train the student. I also thought that this tool will be like dream weaver which I really do not enjoy using it. However, when I started to search about the blog, I found various cool staff about it. Hence, when I begin utilizing the blog, it caught my attention and it became my favorite tool. Also after implementing the other tools, I ranked the blog as my best tool. Blog was very enjoyable for me where I adored sharing my personal moments with my friends and public. I also liked changing and editing my layout and template. One of the enjoyable staff in blog was adding cool gadgets. Overall, I am planning to continue posting my diary in this blog.

2. Google Chrome:

The second tool that I enjoy using is Google Chrome. After attending the training session of Chrome, it I made it my default browser instead of Internet explorer. It has various benefits where other browser does not have. It is characterized by its speed and the ease of use. I also enjoyed using Chrome Web Store where it enabled me to download various applications such as games. I also enjoyed changing my theme. It is really very beneficial for me and fantastic.

3. Google Docs:

After attending the training session, I was amazed that there is a tool that will help me to communicate with my friend in an easy way when dealing with files and projects. I frequently use Google Docs to import files related to my college projects and share them my group members. Google Docs have saved my time a lot as it is an effective tool to use for group projects.

4. Google Calendar:

I realized that Google Calendar is a useful tool to track my events. I use it to organize my events related to college base projects and my personal life. I also installed it in my cell phone. It is very easy to use.

5. Google Searching:

In my point of view, Google searching is essential tool in my life. I use it for majorly for college and personal staff. I enjoy searching for cooking books and videos. Attending the training session enabled me to use Google search in more efficient way. For example, I learned how to search for certain domains. I also learned how to search for specified type of files such as PPT or Doc.

6. Gmail:

I deal a lot with emails in college and in my personal life. I enjoyed the features of Gmail such as labeling and filtering messages. After creating my Gmail account, I have switched from Hotmail to Gmail. I am also planning to use my Gmail account as an official email for my resume and other staff.

7. Picasa:

I enjoyed using Picasa for modifying pictures and creating videos. It is much easier than movie maker, in term of creating videos. I enjoy creating collage for group of pictures. I also adore filtering personal photos.

8. Google Earth:

I used Google earth to view locations and building. It is an easy tool to use where you write the name of the place in the search bar and after seconds it will appear for you. Unfortunately, I do not enjoy using staff such as searching for location and maps even in my car; I have never used the navigation. However, what I liked about Google earth is viewing building or location in 3D.

9. Social bookmarking (delicious):

I enjoyed using delicious as it facilitated me to store links in stacks and share it with my group members. This tool was very useful for me as I used it to share links about the industry project with my colleagues. 

10. Google Sites:

It is an easy tool where it enabled me to create a site. In reality, I do not enjoy creating a site since it takes a lot of time.

11. Twitter:

In my life, I have never enjoyed use social website sine I always thought that using social website is something complicated. After using twitter, I felt that it is very simple device to use and I really enjoyed using it. I also liked the way were we are able to retweet and share information with our friends. Moreover, I followed UAE News in order to track the news about UAE.

12. Facebook:

 Although I use it to increase awareness about a specified topic for my project, However, I believe that twitter is much more enjoyable.

13. Google Reader:

Although Google reader is beneficial tool; however, I do not enjoy using it.

Overall, I ascertained that MIS course was very beneficial for me as it enabled me to acquire and learn new tools that I have never used in my life before. The training project has introduced me to various tools that I strongly believe that I will use them in my daily life. I enjoyed this project a lot.