Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Easy Guide to Blogs (New Media Monday)

Today is the first in a series I am calling New Media Mondays. For the next several Monday’s I am going to explain a new form of media, how it works, and how you can use it to change the world. Today we are talking about blogs. What are they? What are they good for? And how to have a great blog. Filter friendly video link . What are blogs? Blog are platforms for you to have your own publication....

What is a RSS Feed and how do I use it?

We have all seen this orange icon and likely just ignored it. But this little icon can transform your internet experience. Clicking this icon causes good things to happen. To explain those good things I have found a short 2 minute YoouTube video. RSS in Plain English Using Google Reader (Tutorial) I use google reader. For me its the easiest to use since I use gmail. If you are a yahoo person you...