Emerging Technologies, Online Scrapbooking!

The technology I chose to explore was online scrapbooking and posters.  The website that I further explored is called Scrapblog which can be accessed at http://www.scrapblog.com/default.aspx.  Online scrapbooking is a way to share your life with family and friends online.  You can create a scrapbook, card, blog, video, and much more.  The great thing about this technology is you can use your imagination to create anything!  Creations can vary from weddings, vacations, holidays, or just a fun, family day.

This website was very user friendly!  It was so easy to understand, step by step.  When exploring the web site a little bit, I started by clicking on the different tabs at the top; about us, products and pricing, and explore.  In order to make a creation you have to create an account and make sure your computer is up to date on the Adobe Flash Player.  If everything checks out it is simple to make an account.  All you need is an email address, username and password.  Getting to know this technology was helpful to me because most of my family lives out of town.  This is a way I can show them pictures in holiday greetings such as a Christmas card or scrapbook.  Also, I may use this in creating an online scrapbook for a project in my Multicultural Education course.  Another great thing about this technology is it can be shared via twitter, facebook, or any other social network.  An easy way to access pictures for a creation or to share with many friends and family members!

After creating an account, I made a scrapbook of my very own.  I took pictures last Christmas when I was out of town with family and decided to make those into a scrapbook.  Then, I can make one after this Christmas as well.  The format was easy to follow.  You are able to pick backgrounds, stickers, texts, and different themes such as birthdays or holidays.  However, you have to be careful in picking certain items because they have to be paid for.  Overall this technology was very fun and interesting to me!! Here is my scrapbook creation!


http://www.scrapblog.com/viewer/viewer.aspx?sbid=2861570
Tips:

1.      Not everything costs money, make sure to explore more until you pay for something

2.      Use your creative mind online, like you would in the classroom!

3.      Have fun and share your creations, they are interesting to look at.