overcoming problems;

1. I tried out different keywords suggested in the question and searched them in Google. If I failed to find anything, I searched further into the Google pages and tried out other search engines.

2. Like I did with the previous question, I searched further. I first went to YouTube and again, tried out different keywords. I also checked other video websites (through Google).

3. I wasn't too positive on what to include in the Social Networking topic so I checked StudentNet. It wasn't until I looked and read through the tasks that I found what I had to include in the topic of social networking. However, when I didn't find too much information, I still searched for more.

4. Unfortunately, I was unable to restore my previous progress. Fortunately, I kept a list of the websites I visited to complete my research. With the links that I recorded, I redid the slides and topics.

5. Because I was having troubles researching for the topics, I just took the initiative to research further.

6. I watched videos from YouTube and read tutorials for the best option to insert videos into PowerPoint without requiring Internet connection. They made sense but every time I opened the Developer tab, PowerPoint crashed. So instead, I went with the simplest way to retrieve the YouTube video - download it. I used a program to download YouTube videos and used a file converter so that it is compatible with PowerPoint.

7. I had to do it all manually and grouped the action buttons together. I then copied the grouped buttons and pasted them through all the sides, ensuring that it was hyperlinked correctly. I then double checked the buttons to see if they are correct.

problems i encountered;

1. I found it difficult to find information on the last few questions for each topic:

A "simple" explanation of how it works.

Future directions, what is waiting around the corner, what is the next "new" technology in this area?

I couldn't find the information on the general topic - I could only find the answers for its types.

2. It couldn't find relevant videos that would suit the topic that I am researching.

3. I did not know what to include in the Social Networking topic.

4. Computer crashed before I was able to save my process.

5. I started off with very limited research, having slides that barely contained information in it.

6. I had problems with deciding on which way to insert the videos in the eBook. I started off by embedding the YouTube videos but I realised that you would require Internet connection in order for it to play.

7. I had difficulty with the action buttons. Since I was duplicating slides, the same contents were copied, including the hyperlinks. The action buttons were hyperlinked all over the place.

bluetooth;

Bluetooth

http://www.cnet.com.au/what-is-bluetooth-240091501.htm

http://gizmo.com.au/infocentre/articles/bluetooth.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-bluetooth.htm

http://www.bluetomorrow.com/about-bluetooth-technology/general-bluetooth-information/bluetooth-advantages.html

http://www.blue-tooth-wireless.com/Advantages_And_Disadvantages_Of_Bluetooth.html

http://www.ehow.com/list_6068148_bluetooth-advantages-disadvantages.html

http://www.ecadconsulting.com/nyc/ECAD%20Presents%20Smart%20Home.pdf

http://headsetsonly.com.au/blog/2011/03/18/bluetooth-devices-the-pastthe-present-and-the-futurebluetooth-headsets-sydney-bluetooth-headsets-melbourne-bluetooth-headsets-brisbane/

http://www.ehow.com/about_5394040_features-bluetooth-technology.html

http://www.howstuffworks.com/bluetooth.htm

secondary storage;

Secondary Storage

http://saypoint.blogspot.com/2011/02/secondary-storage-device-in-pc.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_data_storage

http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/definition/secondary-auxiliary-storage

USB

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive

http://www.usb4ever.com/usb/usb-flash-drive--advantages-and-limits.html

http://www.ehow.com/list_5860311_disadvantages-usb-flash-drive.html

Floppy Disk

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floppy_disk

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/F/floppy_disk.html

http://www.ehow.com/list_7413882_advantages-floppy-discs.html

http://www.wong-sir.com/cit/information_processing/floppy_disk.htm

Blu-ray

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc

http://www.blu-ray.com/info/

http://www.ehow.com/list_6644477_advantages-disadvantages-blu-ray-disk.html

http://www.gizmocafe.com/tv-video/guide-blu-ray-pros.aspx

http://www.gizmocafe.com/tv-video/guide-blu-ray-cons.aspx

Magnetic Tape

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_tape_data_storage

http://www.ehow.com/list_6633025_advantages-disadvantages-magnetic-tapes.html

http://www.ehow.com/info_8753639_advantages-disadvantages-cassettes.html

Paper Tape

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punched_tape

RAM Disks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM_disk

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/RAM_disk.html

http://www.speedguide.net/articles/ramdisk-guide-131

http://lennartb.home.xs4all.nl/bootloaders/node5.html

http://www.clarkwood.com/old/rambunctious_os9/glossary.html

Zip Drives

http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/Zip-drive

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-zip-drive.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip_drive

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080915000812AAsJkUv

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_a_zip_drive

How it works

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-does-a-flash-drive-work.html

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4605435_usb-work.html

Future Directions

http://www.blue-cloner.com/resource/ongoing-development.html

social networking;

Social Networking:

http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_networking_service

http://ezinearticles.com/?Types-of-Social-Networking-Sites&id=4019476

Forums

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_forum

http://www.templatefolio.com/articles/1151754499.html

http://www.akamarketing.com/forums-pros-and-cons.html

http://skunkfoo.blogspot.com/2008/03/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-forums.html

Blogs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog

http://www.onlineedublog.com/blogs/

http://daparky.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-blogging/

Photo Sharing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photo_sharing

http://lenzus.com/cgi/article?FreePhotoSharingSites

http://www.ehow.com/about_5104644_disadvantages-sharing-pictures-online.html

Video Sharing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_hosting_services

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100516200128AACJRqh

http://www.ehow.com/info_8356503_advantages-disadvantages-videosharing-websites.html

Social

http://screamable.com/advantages-of-social-networking.html

http://www.everyday-wisdom.com/social-networking.html

How it works

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook_features

Future Directions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwnJ5Bl4kLI

http://www.google.com/+/learnmore

handheld devices;

Handheld devices:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_device

http://mobiledevices.about.com/od/glossary/g/What-Is-A-Mobile-Device.htm

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/H/hand_held_computer.html

PDA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_digital_assistant

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-pda-personal-digital-assistant.htm

http://www.pdaed.com/vertical/tutorials/whatispda.xml

http://www.ehow.com/list_6012597_advantages-vs_-disadvantages-owning-pda.html

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_pda's

Digital Camera

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_camera

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-digital-cameras.html

Camcorder

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camcorder

http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Using-Camcorders&id=3060542

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_camcorder

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090225194046AAb3keK

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_advantages_of_a_digital_camcorder

Smartphone

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone

http://www.phonebuddy.com.au/mobile-phones/what-is-a-smartphone

http://cellphones.about.com/od/smartphonebasics/a/what_is_smart.htm

http://smartphones-magazine.com/2011/01/smartphone-advantages-and-disadvantages/

http://www.ehow.com/list_7468796_disadvantages-smartphones.html

Pager

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pager

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080801225701AAr3gNH

GPS

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS_navigation_device

http://www.ehow.com/list_5912431_advantages-disadvantages-gps-systems.html

Tablet Computer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablet_computer

http://www.sitetube.com/miscellaneous/what-tablet-pcs-can-do-for-you.shtml

http://teknoise.com/2011/04/06/laptop-vs-tablet-computers-ipad-advantages-and-disadvantages/

How it works

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/smartphone1.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4618345_smart-phone-work.html

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5004871_a-smartphone-work.html

Future Directions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zto6aTZM9t0

http://research.nokia.com/morph

wix pros and cons;

Pros:

♦ very versatile - allows user to insert various types of media

♦ user friendly interface

♦ easy to edit and navigate

♦ allows menu system

♦ user can produce appealing websites

♦ wide range of themes

Cons:

♦ some themes are difficult to edit

♦ no convenient way to collaborate

♦ for other users to access, the account holder must give their account details

♦ information may be over-written if users save on separate computers

prezi pros and cons;

Pros:

♦ appealing customisable layout

♦ creative features - paths, charts, etc.

♦ unique concept

♦ allows user to insert various types of media

♦ good for presentations

♦ allows users to collaborate on the same project simultaneously

♦ never-ending - the working space is unlimited

♦ downloadable final copy

Cons:

♦ difficult to add and change components in a presentation

♦ complex if you don't understand how to use the features

♦ complicated until you get used to it - which takes practice

♦ hard to navigate

♦ limited themes

♦ takes time to put together

♦ predetermined linear order

♦ no menu system / navigation for viewer

multimedia presentation tools;

Prezi:

http://prezi.com/-7u93iujsyz_/ist-demonstration/

Wix:

http://www.wix.com/09xcalder/ist-demonstration

Evaluation of versatility, ease of use and ability to collaborate are included in the presentations.

ebook slides;

Title Page

Navigation

Contents

Topic Contents

Topic Definition and Uses

Normal Slide

multimedia ebook plan;

For my assessment, I must utilise as many multimedia items as possible - ones that are relevant, of course. For this assessment, I should do as much research as I can so that I can fully understand the topic and can therefore type it in a way that is suitable for reading. I decided that first, I must choose the template for the PowerPoint so that I wouldn't deal with the problem of redoing the slides. After picking the template, I chose to do the default slides so that I can duplicate it. See above post ↑

I chose to work individually so I will be choosing 4 topics for my multimedia ebook.

The topics I chose for my multimedia ebook are:

♦ Handheld Devices

♦ Social Networking

♦ Secondary Storage

♦ Bluetooth