The Beginning Of An End

Hello again my blog followers!
   For those of you who have attended post secondary school, know exactly what this time of year is about, STRESS. With assignments, papers, and final exams deadlines all creeping up way to fast my stress level seems to be slowly rising with every hour that passes. Although April tends to be a time full of stress and school work, it is also a great time to recollect on the semester that has passed. Having a full course load, I feel I have learnt an abundant amount of information pertaining to agriculture, economics, plant science, and social media. With these topics in mind, I would like to focus more on the social media aspect of the present semester.

Social Media Landscape. Google Images (April 2012)

  Enrolling in ALES 204 at the beginning of the semester, I had no idea of what was to come of the class. Having a facebook page prior ALES 204, that was used for socialization and entertainment, I felt as if I knew all there was to know about social media. HA, was I wrong! This past semester of ALES 204 lectures has taught me numerous skills that can be put to work when socializing with fellow peers, presenting information in a professional, efficient manner. Key things that I have learnt in ALES 204 that I will continue to carry with me throughout my University career include: public speaking, poster presentations, along with the usage of Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter and Wordle.
  Having a better understanding of these tools will benefit me personally not only as I finish my University degree, but also as I become involved in the work force. Having gained such knowledge by participating in ALES 204 assignments and labs, I can continue to use the tools I learnt, when portraying information to clients with my summer job as an assistant sales representative with DuPont. With this position I will be conveying information to consumers and distributor about products, application process and trial data. With the knowledge I have gained, about presenting information efficiently, through the use of posters and proper oral communication, I can easily transfer ideas along industry networks while at work this summer. While I will be my ALES 204 knowledge to use at my summer job, check out what Lina learned in ALES 204.

Farmers reading information presented in
 a poster format. (Becky Shapka 2012)

In conclusion, here are my five blog post comments One, Two, Three, Four and Five! Thanks for the great semester Dr. Jessica Laccetti and my lab TA Pamela!!

Introductory Blog - Getting to know ME!

Home Sweet Home!

  Communication is mandatory in today's world. The advancements within technology and communication has allowed for instant access to countless answers to any possible question you may have. While at one point in time, before mail, internet, and telephones in order to answer a question people would have to communicate one another. Yes as in TALK with each other. They couldn't tweet, google, youtube, or wikipedia an answer to their question. I know what your thinking.... how did they survive????
   While updating a facebook status or tweeting allows instant communication between you and your friend list blogging also allows for instant access to endless amounts of educational information on varying topics. For example, if one day you feel like wasting spending numerous hours looking at neat do it your self or "diy" projects and crafts check out this stay at home mom's blog called crafty chic mommy. This blog is filled with countless cool ideas from organizing, decor, to crafts. Blogs such as crafty chic mommy allow for fellow craft enthusiasts to easily exchange ideas, projects and tips.

Working in the corrals!

  While crafty chic mommy allows for me to access ideas about craft projects. Blogs such as David's Farm Blog allows for me to easily locate information about agriculture and farming practises in different areas around the world. Blogs such as these play an important role within the current and future agriculture industry, including my farm, as they act as a passageway for a easy flow of information that allow for innovation on farms around the world.
  A fellow ALES 204 student also started blogging for the first time, check out their blog here.