Describe your BlogCamp experience, what you’ve learned, observations, etc.
When I first heard that BlogCamp was going to be nine hours (!!), I was a little daunted. I thought the time wouldn’t go very fast.
That is not AT ALL how it’s been! There have been so many things going on! Time really has flown. There are only about 15 minutes left now.
I’ve met so many cool people today. I had a great time with the sponsors who were here (Sonic Intern Army, the guys from Toybox Media, the Youth Emergency Shelter, among many others)! So many friends dropped by to cheer me on, which was amazing. The support from everyone has been wonderful. I know a lot more people than I thought! I hope everyone who was watching the live cam enjoyed seeing me sing along to “Business Time” and go all Godzilla on that piece of veggie pizza!
I got to meet Mike and Lenny, which was definitely a highlight. I can’t wait to see the rest of the webisodes. In part 2, when Lenny forcefeeds Mike the coffee, I started laughing out loud, which was a little embarrassing, since I was watching it online with my earbuds in, so it definitely looked like I was laughing at nothing.
I’d like to thank Walter from FusedLogic for all his hard work today and for the past few weeks promoting BlogCamp. It’s been a really fun event.
Peace out! Thanks again, everyone!
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Soooo, Blog Camp… What happened? Well, I think it started out with a bang lots of people around watching and participating. I was hopping from twitter to blogspot to macewan blogcamp to facebook back and forth, over and over again. As the hours wore on (and the topics got more involved) my variation diminished.
Also my voting started out very positive but took a turn for the negative in the middle, but recovered a bit near the end…
All and all I’ve seen how blogging on such a large scale can drastically expand your electronic footprint, especially on google rankings (ex. http://www.joinalbertacops.ca/macewan). If you’re blogging for 9 hours it’s important to have sweet people around you, namely: Aaron, Colin, Joe, Jana, Walter, Fusedlogic, etc.
Great time all around, thanks to everyone envolved! (Hope i win the Macbook!!)
Cheers,
Pfins
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What role should any level of government take in social media? (federal, provincial ,city, crown corporations, educational institutions, etc)
I would be so excited if governments and educational institutions made better use of social media. In particular, I think governments should take advantage of the widespread use of social media among younger demographics in order to raise voter turnout in elections.
The voter turnout for Alberta’s last provincial election was a dismal 41%. That is the lowest turnout for a Canadian provincial election in the last 50 years!
I think a lot more young people would be inclined to vote if a couple of things were to happen:
1) There were a way to vote online without having to go to the polling station. It’s not as big of a deal here in Edmonton to stop by the neighbourhood polling station, but for people in rural areas, the nearest polling station could be a 20 minute drive away, and they might not always be able to go. Also - let’s be honest - people are lazy. I think a lot of people would be more inclined to vote if they could do it without leaving their home.
2) Politicians got more involved with social media and interacted with their constituents directly. It’s hard to be an apathetic voter if your premier/MLA/MP/mayor etc. solicits your feedback and responds to it. This sort of interaction would be a way for youth to be directly involved in policy and feel as if their opinions actually mattered. Websites like dearmrpremier.ca are a huge step in the right direction!
What do all of you think? Would you like an online voting option? Would you use it?
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As a member of Gen Y, I particularly appreciate technology. I love the internet. I love all the people I’ve met through blogging. I know people from almost every continent, and I’ve been able to share my experiences with them and share
I also love texting. I love how convenient it is. I don’t actually know how I ever managed before. I long for the day when I can have my very own Crackberry.
Facebook? I love it. I have been able to find and talk to people I haven’t seen in years. It makes me so happy to keep in touch with my high school buddies, my public relations classmates, my family, etc.
I know several people who believe technology impairs personal relationships. I can’t agree. I don’t think I’m particularly socially impaired, despite my frequent use of technology. I interact more with people because of social networking than I ever did before.
What do you guys think? Would it be better if we could turn back the clock and not use social networking anymore? Are computers the ruination of civilization? (My uncle said this to The Boyfriend, who has two degrees in computing science. It was hilarious.)
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On the one hand I say these things are dangerous, under regulated and drastically overused. On the other hand are they a better option than using an actual gun?
When looking at taser incidents the number of people dying from heart related deaths is cause for immediate question of how they work? I’m aware of an independent study performed by CBC that shows the charge level can jump drastically over the manufacturers specified limit. If this is the case the taser manufacturers themselves should perfect their product before it is allowed to be used by any organization or individual.
Secondly, has the taser replaced the hand gun or the billy-club? If it has replaced the hand gun then the benefits to everyone are obvious. Being tasered vs being shot presumably decrease the chance of a conflict resulting in death or serious injury.
Now if the taser has replaced the billy-club or baton, this causes significant problems. Once given a tool that makes your job easier, especially when you are facing the possibility of personal injury, you are definitelygoing to use it. If this is the case certain rules need to be established with regard to use of tasers.
My question is what is the criteria for an officer to use their taser? If these aspects are more clearly defined and people are aware of them, it will perhaps make the use of this weapon more acceptable.
That being said without this the taser will continue to be seen in a negative light, justifiably.
Wow, rough subject… hope i didn’t offend anyone with my rant!! Till next post, vote for me!
Cheers,
Pfins
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Welcome to the MacEwan School of Business BlogCamp contest. On Friday April 3rd as many as 50 contestants will be challenged to blog from 12 noon to 9 pm. The contest is based on creative blogging, and as such, the most popular blogger who has met all the contest criteria while generating the most positive online votes will win a brand new Macbook.
BlogCamp is a unique online event designed to challenge students, develop new skills and raise awareness for MacEwan’s School of Business. Mixed in with a large variety of mandatory blog topics, each participant will also be invited to blog about their favorite topics, participate in a live webcast to entertain and inform the general public.
So, do you MacEwan School of Business students think you have what it takes to be a great blogger? Want the chance to win some great prizes? Hit the “REGISTRATION” page and we’ll see you on April 3rd at 11am.
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Written by: CarlaPR April 3rd, 2009 General, MacEwan, School of Business, Social Media, Sponsored | 3 Comments »
I hope everyone who was watching the live cam enjoyed seeing me sing along to “Business Time” and go all Godzilla on that piece of veggie pizza!
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