Week 3

This week we are leaning about YouTube, Podcasting, and Overdrive.

YouTube

I have used YouTube quite a lot. I think it is a very useful website. I use it mainly for reference purposes, as a "How To" site, and to watch the Pro bowlers in competition as we do not see these competitions on TV here in Australia. My passion for Ten Pin Bowling leads me to discover how bowling balls are manufactured and how they are drilled for maximum benefit.

The video below shows how a ball driller determines where to drill the finger and thumb holes so that the bowler is given the best possible chance to bowl high scores consistently.

For non bowlers I hope this gives some insight into what we, who treat the game as a serious sport and not just a leisurely outing, have to do to be competitive.




Podcasting

I think podcasting can be a very useful tool both in audio and video and I believe I will gain a great benefit from this tool later.

I had initial problems downloading to my MP3 player. I have a Samsung and obviously the podcasts are designed mainly for Apple products. However, after a few choice swear words I managed to sort out the Samsung program and downloaded an audio podcast to my MP3 player.

Overdrive

I have used this program in the past. I have problems reading a book, especially when travelling, and downloading the book to my MP3 player via overdrive was a very convenient way to catch up on my subject and to pass the time on a long journey.