Well, I had the HARDEST time trying to find a journal for my department, I e-mailed 3 professors, asked my advisor, and went to the library, but no one would really help me, so I ended up reading articles from the National Parks and Recreation magazine. I actually learned some things that are going on in my major and how NRPA is trying to get departments to reach out to communities more and in different ways.
All of the articles had the same kind of structure. It stated a problem, then it would tell of a solution to the problem, which reminded me of our project we are currently working on for class. I also thought it was off since the articles I read did not have the same author. It was also an easy read for me. I was able to tell that the audience was for those who are involved in Parks and Recreation because it was the main focus of every article.
In conclusion, I enjoyed reading these articles because it made me aware of issues that I will need to be aware of when I go into my career.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
You've Got Tweets
Social networking is playing a big part in recreation now a days. When you go onto facebook, you can find pages easily for summer camps and even recreation departments. This article, "You've Got Tweets" tells the importance of getting into new technology to reach to the community.
The article is saying that getting into the social networks is reaching out to the community more over making a website with the information since things like facebook and twitter are familiar to society today. The article also suggests to use LinkedIn, blogging, & RSS for more of a "work talk" environment.
The article also stresses not to worry about which social network to use, because new things come out everyday. Also, it is easy to make a new page on another social network if one isn't working as well as one was expecting.
Technology is playing a big part in our society today and the parks and recreation departments are doing a great job in getting into figuring out the technology of today.
The article is saying that getting into the social networks is reaching out to the community more over making a website with the information since things like facebook and twitter are familiar to society today. The article also suggests to use LinkedIn, blogging, & RSS for more of a "work talk" environment.
The article also stresses not to worry about which social network to use, because new things come out everyday. Also, it is easy to make a new page on another social network if one isn't working as well as one was expecting.
Technology is playing a big part in our society today and the parks and recreation departments are doing a great job in getting into figuring out the technology of today.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Your Finger, Please
So, we all have a student id which we need to have in order to get into Fike. Well, according to the article "Your Finger, Please" recreational facilities in Washington D.C. are doing finger swiping which will eliminate the use of a card. I believe that the Central/Clemson recreation already has this in use right now.
Doing this will save $50,000 a year for the recreation department says the County officials in the D.C. area! That is crazy!
The article states that a card scanner costs about $2,000 and the cards cost around $1.50 each. But, a biometric vein scanner costs about $100 and all a person needs is their finger!
Do you think this technology is going a bit too far? Do you think everyone will be able to catch onto it?
Doing this will save $50,000 a year for the recreation department says the County officials in the D.C. area! That is crazy!
The article states that a card scanner costs about $2,000 and the cards cost around $1.50 each. But, a biometric vein scanner costs about $100 and all a person needs is their finger!
Do you think this technology is going a bit too far? Do you think everyone will be able to catch onto it?
America's Backyard
When you were in elementary school, the best part of the day was recess. Going down the slides, swinging on the swing sets, climbing on the monkey bars, and just hanging out with your friends. What more can a kid ask for? I work with kids everyday in an after school program and all they want to do is play out on the playground.
While they are out playing, they are getting exercise, which is something that our nation is in need of! They are also interacting and gaining social skills with other children.
Simply put, parks are a good investment. After reading the article "America's Backyard" I have come to a better understanding of why parks are important in our society and what people are doing to make it known. America's Backyard is an organization that engages with the public and informs them in the need of parks. America's Backyard hopes raise money to build more parks for communities.
While they are out playing, they are getting exercise, which is something that our nation is in need of! They are also interacting and gaining social skills with other children.
Simply put, parks are a good investment. After reading the article "America's Backyard" I have come to a better understanding of why parks are important in our society and what people are doing to make it known. America's Backyard is an organization that engages with the public and informs them in the need of parks. America's Backyard hopes raise money to build more parks for communities.
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