At a time where I felt lost in the world of technology, launched into a realm unlike the defined pastures I once knew. A nice simple world of cell phones that flipped open and the only additional features were pictures, text and ringtones. Classic video games became relics of the past and if you wanted some good old Soul Music, you needed a record player, a CD Walkman, or a MP3 player. Suddenly as the world turned I found myself in world full of hi-tech gadgetry. I was the lone Nokia surrounded by legions of iPhones and Blackberry’s. Eventually there came the time to where I had to choose a side; intrigued by the sleek look of the touch screened iPhone I became a member.
Even with the iPhone I still felt lost, as I saw how many others were doing with their phones. People around me were capturing video, creating ringtones, playing retro-videogames, all the while teasing me for being out of the loop. As I was beaten down and broken constantly because of my lack of knowledge, I stumbled upon a Web 2.0 Technology. This technology was called YouTube. YouTube began to teach me everything I needed to know and became my Master in the Art of iPhone technology. Through YouTube I learned the ins and outs of the iPhone becoming very fluent in its capabilities myself. YouTube became Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid and I was Daniel Sun.
YouTube in my opinion is one of the best education Web 2.0 tools. It’s not just for entertainment and it’s not just for finding the most popular videos. I have found YouTube to be the ultimate guide for tutorials and walkthroughs from how to make your great aunts special pot roast to How to clear that last level in Super Mario Brothers. There are videos showing how to solve those tough algebra equations or how to create web pages, using HTML. The rapid growth of YouTube is building ground for more and more tutorials on thousands of subjects whether educational or just for a hobby.
I personally have used YouTube to enhance the capabilities of my 2nd Generation iPhone through a process called Jailbreaking. This process once completed, opens the door to many more applications that are not specifically made through Apple, allows from more customization of your phone, and enhances the way in which you use it. You can even turn the iPhone into a game machine and play Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis games through importing ROMs and the gaming application. YouTube showed me how to create any ringtone I want without actually purchasing a ringtone through iTunes for the iPhone. It is 100% legal if you already purchased the music (I don’t condone pirating music, movies, software, etc.) YouTube got me up to date as far as the usage of my cell phone goes, as well as learning more about web design (HTML and CSS), video production tips, and Photoshop techniques. In that aspect, YouTube acted as Mr. Miyagi in teaching me the way of technology and web 2.0 and now I fit in.
Even with the iPhone I still felt lost, as I saw how many others were doing with their phones. People around me were capturing video, creating ringtones, playing retro-videogames, all the while teasing me for being out of the loop. As I was beaten down and broken constantly because of my lack of knowledge, I stumbled upon a Web 2.0 Technology. This technology was called YouTube. YouTube began to teach me everything I needed to know and became my Master in the Art of iPhone technology. Through YouTube I learned the ins and outs of the iPhone becoming very fluent in its capabilities myself. YouTube became Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid and I was Daniel Sun.
YouTube in my opinion is one of the best education Web 2.0 tools. It’s not just for entertainment and it’s not just for finding the most popular videos. I have found YouTube to be the ultimate guide for tutorials and walkthroughs from how to make your great aunts special pot roast to How to clear that last level in Super Mario Brothers. There are videos showing how to solve those tough algebra equations or how to create web pages, using HTML. The rapid growth of YouTube is building ground for more and more tutorials on thousands of subjects whether educational or just for a hobby.
I personally have used YouTube to enhance the capabilities of my 2nd Generation iPhone through a process called Jailbreaking. This process once completed, opens the door to many more applications that are not specifically made through Apple, allows from more customization of your phone, and enhances the way in which you use it. You can even turn the iPhone into a game machine and play Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis games through importing ROMs and the gaming application. YouTube showed me how to create any ringtone I want without actually purchasing a ringtone through iTunes for the iPhone. It is 100% legal if you already purchased the music (I don’t condone pirating music, movies, software, etc.) YouTube got me up to date as far as the usage of my cell phone goes, as well as learning more about web design (HTML and CSS), video production tips, and Photoshop techniques. In that aspect, YouTube acted as Mr. Miyagi in teaching me the way of technology and web 2.0 and now I fit in.
Well done, Daniel-san - LOL! I love the Karate Kid reference. I have not seen that movie in years. I really enjoyed your post. I have to agree with you. If people are not utilizing You-tube for anything other than the latest absurd video, then they are REALLY missing out on its capability. I use it quite often for educational purposes and for small crafts that my daughter and I can create together. I will have to take a look at it to search for apps for my phone, though. I have a Palm Pre and I cannot find very many apps for it, but I was told that there are quite a few available. I did not think to look up You-tube. Thanks for the tip! (and remember... Wax on, Wax off - LOL)
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