Gail Hale has been inspired by her musically talented family from a young age when she began singing solos in her grandmother's church. She was trained in piano, flute, and organ from a young age. Music has always been her passion and drive, and she values truth, love, and life. Her goal is to create contemporary gospel and smooth jazz music to impact people worldwide and promote love and healing. She believes in accomplishing her goals through strong determination, willpower, and accepting change. Her life experiences and making mistakes have helped shape her future. She aims to be a professional musician and entrepreneur through training and professionalism.
Madeleine de Scudery was a French novelist born in 1607 in Le Havre, France. She was orphaned at a young age and received an extensive education from her uncle, an ecclesiastic, where she studied various subjects. In 1637, she joined her brother Georges in Paris where he introduced her to literary salons. During this time, she began her writing career publishing several novels. Her most notable work was Artamene ou le Grand Cyrus, a massive ten volume historical romance novel published from 1648 to 1653 that was hugely popular. She died in 1701 in Paris.
This document outlines different reading skills and comprehension skills including skimming, scanning, reading for main ideas and details, inferencing, sequencing, cause and effect, synthesizing, and evaluating. Students are asked to design a reading activity involving one or more of these skills based on a text of their choosing.
This document is an artist sketchbook by Fatima Freeman for her ART 106 class. It discusses three famous Renaissance artists - Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Charles Avery. It includes references to works by each artist such as Michelangelo's paintings in the Sistine Chapel and Leonardo's Mona Lisa. The sketchbook provides sources for further information on the artists and their works.
Gail Hale has been inspired by her musically talented family from a young age when she began singing solos in her grandmother's church. She was trained in piano, flute, and organ from a young age. Music has always been her passion and drive, and she values truth, love, and life. Her goal is to create contemporary gospel and smooth jazz music to impact people worldwide and promote love and healing. She believes in accomplishing her goals through strong determination, willpower, and accepting change. Her life experiences and making mistakes have helped shape her future. She aims to be a professional musician and entrepreneur through training and professionalism.
Madeleine de Scudery was a French novelist born in 1607 in Le Havre, France. She was orphaned at a young age and received an extensive education from her uncle, an ecclesiastic, where she studied various subjects. In 1637, she joined her brother Georges in Paris where he introduced her to literary salons. During this time, she began her writing career publishing several novels. Her most notable work was Artamene ou le Grand Cyrus, a massive ten volume historical romance novel published from 1648 to 1653 that was hugely popular. She died in 1701 in Paris.
This document outlines different reading skills and comprehension skills including skimming, scanning, reading for main ideas and details, inferencing, sequencing, cause and effect, synthesizing, and evaluating. Students are asked to design a reading activity involving one or more of these skills based on a text of their choosing.
This document is an artist sketchbook by Fatima Freeman for her ART 106 class. It discusses three famous Renaissance artists - Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Charles Avery. It includes references to works by each artist such as Michelangelo's paintings in the Sistine Chapel and Leonardo's Mona Lisa. The sketchbook provides sources for further information on the artists and their works.
This document discusses a student's experience in an upcoming study abroad program in Uganda through their university. The student first heard about the program from their peer advisor who had participated. The program involves volunteering at an orphanage caring for babies. The student is currently taking a class to prepare for the trip by learning about the country's culture. They hope the experience will help them adapt to new cultures and environments, which will benefit their future career. The student is interested in experiencing a different way of living and seeing how other countries use resources.
New consumer trends in travel are focused on organizing trips independently online. People now use the internet and social media to search for and book travel arrangements rather than relying on travel agencies. Popular websites that help with independent travel planning include travel forums for sharing photos and advice, social media sites for connecting with other travelers, and accommodation booking sites like Airbnb that allow people to stay in locals' homes. Couchsurfing is highlighted as an alternative that provides free accommodations by hosting or staying with other Couchsurfing members, allowing travelers to gain cultural experiences at no cost. While still new in Greece, Couchsurfing offers an adventurous way to travel by connecting with locals in their homes in other countries.
PLN 2013 for Digital Learning Day 2013 w/videoSteven Knight
This document discusses using personal learning networks (PLNs) to connect, collaborate, collect, curate, and contribute information online. It emphasizes that PLNs allow learning anywhere and anytime from educators around the world. Key benefits highlighted are flexibility, finding relevant information, and connecting with thought leaders. Specific tools mentioned for PLNs include social networks like Twitter, social bookmarking services like Diigo, and curation services like Paper.li. Step-by-step instructions are provided for setting up accounts and using features of these tools to build personal learning networks.
Couchsurfing is a hospitality exchange and social networking website that allows members to stay at other members' homes or host travelers for free. Members create profiles to connect with other members as either hosts offering their couch/space or surfers looking for places to stay. The website also facilitates social events and groups for members to connect. While Couchsurfing aims to be non-profit, it faces challenges in balancing this with business needs and maintaining trust within the community.
This document discusses the benefits of creating a personal learning network using online tools to connect, collaborate, collect, curate and contribute information. It recommends connecting with educators around the world on social networks like Twitter, using RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools like Diigo to organize information, and curating content using services like Paper.li to share perspectives and contribute to conversations. Specific tips are provided on setting up accounts and following relevant educators and groups on these tools.
This document introduces an online webinar that will teach advanced internet research techniques to accountants. It begins by welcoming participants and asking them to confirm they can hear. It then lists four benefits of online webinars over travel: saving money on travel costs, saving time by avoiding travel delays, reducing stress, and helping the environment. The document asks participants some questions to assess if they exhibit "Google Zombie" behaviors and could benefit from learning new search skills. It outlines the agenda and objectives of transforming participants' search skills and abilities.
Presentation given to ASTD Charlotte Chapter April 16, 2009 and libraries, Learning 2.0/23 Things, and what trainers can do to help themselves and their learners using Web 2.0 tools.
Birgit uses many digital technologies in her daily life including Facebook, YouTube, Google, and websites to watch TV shows. She finds Facebook useful to stay connected with people and see what they are doing. Google helps with homework and looking up song lyrics. YouTube is used for music videos and other entertaining or instructional content. Websites like Free Translation and CWTV allow Birgit to translate words and watch missed TV episodes. Birgit aims to practice good digital citizenship by using the internet respectfully and responsibly to connect with others, learn about global events, and help educate others on technologies like Ning and Slideshare.
This documentary will explore why people devote so much time and money to cycling, from recreational riders to fanatics. The filmmaker wants to capture his personal interest in cycling that stemmed from his father's obsession. He will interview his cycling-obsessed father, professional cyclist Connor Swift, super fan Mavis Evans, young cyclist Illan Hooftman, and ex-pro Kevin Dawson. While still developing the structure, he intends to set the scene of cycling, pose the question of why people do it, and feature interviews broken up by montages. The goal is to engage both cycling fans familiar with the culture as well as those unfamiliar, treating it almost like an exposé for the latter group.
Team start up opportunity analysis project PARIWatrak
This document summarizes research for a startup called "Freebirds" that aims to connect solo travelers. It describes the startup idea of creating an online community for solo travelers to meet and plan trips together. Customer feedback highlighted security as a key concern, so the team proposes identity verification for members. A survey found most travelers go alone due to lack of companions and would travel with others if matched. The market size is estimated in the tens to hundreds of millions. Interviews indicated interest in the idea but some suggested improvements around activities, security, and pets.
StumbleUpon was founded in 2001 by four people named Garrett, Geoff, Marc, and Mark. It is a web 2.0 tool that allows users to discover, rate, and share new web pages based on their personal interests by stumbling from page to page. The document provides tutorials and steps for how to join StumbleUpon, explore the toolbar, set up a profile, make friends, use StumbleVideo and StumbleThru features, and enable search reviews. It discusses the pros and cons of using StumbleUpon, such as free traffic but time consuming without targeted traffic.
The document summarizes 5 seminars attended by the author. The first seminar was about crisis communication and was given by a professor from Finland. The speaker focused more on their university than crisis communication. The second seminar on rebranding Africa emphasized that the continent needs knowledge, not just aid. The third seminar on working abroad abroad provided practical tips and aligned with the author's experiences. The fourth seminar on finding work abroad focused on customizing CVs but lacked substance. The final seminar on traveling the world with little money was inspiring and provided useful money saving tips.
Team start up opportunity analysis project 6PARIWatrak
This document summarizes research for a proposed website called "Freebirds" that would allow solo travelers to connect and travel together. It describes the startup idea, lessons learned from customer feedback emphasizing security concerns, results from a customer survey showing strong interest, analysis of the large solo travel market size, and interviews with potential customers expressing interest and providing suggestions. Customers said security and an activities list would be valuable, and most preferred becoming verified members. The research supports that the website is well-aligned with customer needs and has market potential.
Team start up opportunity analysis project 1000PARIWatrak
This document summarizes research for a startup called Freebirds that aims to connect solo travelers. It includes lessons learned from customer feedback emphasizing security concerns. A survey found most travelers go alone due to lack of companions and would travel together given the option. Nature tourism was the most popular interest. Face-to-face interviews validated customer interest and provided suggestions like pet guides and ratings systems. Market analysis showed millions of users on similar sites and a potential $20-100 million market. Customers supported identity verification to address security and most preferred verified membership.
The Importance of an Online Presence: Entering the World of Blogs and Blogging. Workshop facilitated by Ned Potter at the New Professionals Conference 2010 held at University of Sheffield.
BT Nguyen reflects on using various digital tools for a research project on schizophrenia. Symbaloo helped organize research but was initially confusing. An RSS feed quickly provided up-to-date information. Scoop It was also initially confusing but became helpful for collecting websites. YouTube videos provided interesting insights into the illness. A wiki and WordPress blog helped track progress but were not essential. Voicethread was an engaging way to present research and overall the process was educational in learning new digital tools.
This document provides an overview of a webinar about using Twitter for accountants. The webinar will explore how Twitter is being used worldwide, the basics of using Twitter, how companies are leveraging Twitter to promote their brands, and how accountants are using it to boost their practices. It emphasizes that Twitter can help professionals save money, time, and reduce stress by participating in webinars instead of traveling. The presenter states that they will provide an impartial overview of how Twitter can improve efficiency for accountants.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Gamify it until you make it Improving Agile Development and Operations with ...Ben Linders
So many challenges, so little time. While we’re busy developing software and keeping it operational, we also need to sharpen the saw, but how? Gamification can be a way to look at how you’re doing and find out where to improve. It’s a great way to have everyone involved and get the best out of people.
In this presentation, Ben Linders will show how playing games with the DevOps coaching cards can help to explore your current development and deployment (DevOps) practices and decide as a team what to improve or experiment with.
The games that we play are based on an engagement model. Instead of imposing change, the games enable people to pull in ideas for change and apply those in a way that best suits their collective needs.
By playing games, you can learn from each other. Teams can use games, exercises, and coaching cards to discuss values, principles, and practices, and share their experiences and learnings.
Different game formats can be used to share experiences on DevOps principles and practices and explore how they can be applied effectively. This presentation provides an overview of playing formats and will inspire you to come up with your own formats.
This document discusses a student's experience in an upcoming study abroad program in Uganda through their university. The student first heard about the program from their peer advisor who had participated. The program involves volunteering at an orphanage caring for babies. The student is currently taking a class to prepare for the trip by learning about the country's culture. They hope the experience will help them adapt to new cultures and environments, which will benefit their future career. The student is interested in experiencing a different way of living and seeing how other countries use resources.
New consumer trends in travel are focused on organizing trips independently online. People now use the internet and social media to search for and book travel arrangements rather than relying on travel agencies. Popular websites that help with independent travel planning include travel forums for sharing photos and advice, social media sites for connecting with other travelers, and accommodation booking sites like Airbnb that allow people to stay in locals' homes. Couchsurfing is highlighted as an alternative that provides free accommodations by hosting or staying with other Couchsurfing members, allowing travelers to gain cultural experiences at no cost. While still new in Greece, Couchsurfing offers an adventurous way to travel by connecting with locals in their homes in other countries.
PLN 2013 for Digital Learning Day 2013 w/videoSteven Knight
This document discusses using personal learning networks (PLNs) to connect, collaborate, collect, curate, and contribute information online. It emphasizes that PLNs allow learning anywhere and anytime from educators around the world. Key benefits highlighted are flexibility, finding relevant information, and connecting with thought leaders. Specific tools mentioned for PLNs include social networks like Twitter, social bookmarking services like Diigo, and curation services like Paper.li. Step-by-step instructions are provided for setting up accounts and using features of these tools to build personal learning networks.
Couchsurfing is a hospitality exchange and social networking website that allows members to stay at other members' homes or host travelers for free. Members create profiles to connect with other members as either hosts offering their couch/space or surfers looking for places to stay. The website also facilitates social events and groups for members to connect. While Couchsurfing aims to be non-profit, it faces challenges in balancing this with business needs and maintaining trust within the community.
This document discusses the benefits of creating a personal learning network using online tools to connect, collaborate, collect, curate and contribute information. It recommends connecting with educators around the world on social networks like Twitter, using RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools like Diigo to organize information, and curating content using services like Paper.li to share perspectives and contribute to conversations. Specific tips are provided on setting up accounts and following relevant educators and groups on these tools.
This document introduces an online webinar that will teach advanced internet research techniques to accountants. It begins by welcoming participants and asking them to confirm they can hear. It then lists four benefits of online webinars over travel: saving money on travel costs, saving time by avoiding travel delays, reducing stress, and helping the environment. The document asks participants some questions to assess if they exhibit "Google Zombie" behaviors and could benefit from learning new search skills. It outlines the agenda and objectives of transforming participants' search skills and abilities.
Presentation given to ASTD Charlotte Chapter April 16, 2009 and libraries, Learning 2.0/23 Things, and what trainers can do to help themselves and their learners using Web 2.0 tools.
Birgit uses many digital technologies in her daily life including Facebook, YouTube, Google, and websites to watch TV shows. She finds Facebook useful to stay connected with people and see what they are doing. Google helps with homework and looking up song lyrics. YouTube is used for music videos and other entertaining or instructional content. Websites like Free Translation and CWTV allow Birgit to translate words and watch missed TV episodes. Birgit aims to practice good digital citizenship by using the internet respectfully and responsibly to connect with others, learn about global events, and help educate others on technologies like Ning and Slideshare.
This documentary will explore why people devote so much time and money to cycling, from recreational riders to fanatics. The filmmaker wants to capture his personal interest in cycling that stemmed from his father's obsession. He will interview his cycling-obsessed father, professional cyclist Connor Swift, super fan Mavis Evans, young cyclist Illan Hooftman, and ex-pro Kevin Dawson. While still developing the structure, he intends to set the scene of cycling, pose the question of why people do it, and feature interviews broken up by montages. The goal is to engage both cycling fans familiar with the culture as well as those unfamiliar, treating it almost like an exposé for the latter group.
Team start up opportunity analysis project PARIWatrak
This document summarizes research for a startup called "Freebirds" that aims to connect solo travelers. It describes the startup idea of creating an online community for solo travelers to meet and plan trips together. Customer feedback highlighted security as a key concern, so the team proposes identity verification for members. A survey found most travelers go alone due to lack of companions and would travel with others if matched. The market size is estimated in the tens to hundreds of millions. Interviews indicated interest in the idea but some suggested improvements around activities, security, and pets.
StumbleUpon was founded in 2001 by four people named Garrett, Geoff, Marc, and Mark. It is a web 2.0 tool that allows users to discover, rate, and share new web pages based on their personal interests by stumbling from page to page. The document provides tutorials and steps for how to join StumbleUpon, explore the toolbar, set up a profile, make friends, use StumbleVideo and StumbleThru features, and enable search reviews. It discusses the pros and cons of using StumbleUpon, such as free traffic but time consuming without targeted traffic.
The document summarizes 5 seminars attended by the author. The first seminar was about crisis communication and was given by a professor from Finland. The speaker focused more on their university than crisis communication. The second seminar on rebranding Africa emphasized that the continent needs knowledge, not just aid. The third seminar on working abroad abroad provided practical tips and aligned with the author's experiences. The fourth seminar on finding work abroad focused on customizing CVs but lacked substance. The final seminar on traveling the world with little money was inspiring and provided useful money saving tips.
Team start up opportunity analysis project 6PARIWatrak
This document summarizes research for a proposed website called "Freebirds" that would allow solo travelers to connect and travel together. It describes the startup idea, lessons learned from customer feedback emphasizing security concerns, results from a customer survey showing strong interest, analysis of the large solo travel market size, and interviews with potential customers expressing interest and providing suggestions. Customers said security and an activities list would be valuable, and most preferred becoming verified members. The research supports that the website is well-aligned with customer needs and has market potential.
Team start up opportunity analysis project 1000PARIWatrak
This document summarizes research for a startup called Freebirds that aims to connect solo travelers. It includes lessons learned from customer feedback emphasizing security concerns. A survey found most travelers go alone due to lack of companions and would travel together given the option. Nature tourism was the most popular interest. Face-to-face interviews validated customer interest and provided suggestions like pet guides and ratings systems. Market analysis showed millions of users on similar sites and a potential $20-100 million market. Customers supported identity verification to address security and most preferred verified membership.
The Importance of an Online Presence: Entering the World of Blogs and Blogging. Workshop facilitated by Ned Potter at the New Professionals Conference 2010 held at University of Sheffield.
BT Nguyen reflects on using various digital tools for a research project on schizophrenia. Symbaloo helped organize research but was initially confusing. An RSS feed quickly provided up-to-date information. Scoop It was also initially confusing but became helpful for collecting websites. YouTube videos provided interesting insights into the illness. A wiki and WordPress blog helped track progress but were not essential. Voicethread was an engaging way to present research and overall the process was educational in learning new digital tools.
This document provides an overview of a webinar about using Twitter for accountants. The webinar will explore how Twitter is being used worldwide, the basics of using Twitter, how companies are leveraging Twitter to promote their brands, and how accountants are using it to boost their practices. It emphasizes that Twitter can help professionals save money, time, and reduce stress by participating in webinars instead of traveling. The presenter states that they will provide an impartial overview of how Twitter can improve efficiency for accountants.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Gamify it until you make it Improving Agile Development and Operations with ...Ben Linders
So many challenges, so little time. While we’re busy developing software and keeping it operational, we also need to sharpen the saw, but how? Gamification can be a way to look at how you’re doing and find out where to improve. It’s a great way to have everyone involved and get the best out of people.
In this presentation, Ben Linders will show how playing games with the DevOps coaching cards can help to explore your current development and deployment (DevOps) practices and decide as a team what to improve or experiment with.
The games that we play are based on an engagement model. Instead of imposing change, the games enable people to pull in ideas for change and apply those in a way that best suits their collective needs.
By playing games, you can learn from each other. Teams can use games, exercises, and coaching cards to discuss values, principles, and practices, and share their experiences and learnings.
Different game formats can be used to share experiences on DevOps principles and practices and explore how they can be applied effectively. This presentation provides an overview of playing formats and will inspire you to come up with your own formats.
This presentation by Tim Capel, Director of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Legal Service, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Why Psychological Safety Matters for Software Teams - ACE 2024 - Ben Linders.pdfBen Linders
Psychological safety in teams is important; team members must feel safe and able to communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver value. It’s also necessary to build long-lasting teams since things will happen and relationships will be strained.
But, how safe is a team? How can we determine if there are any factors that make the team unsafe or have an impact on the team’s culture?
In this mini-workshop, we’ll play games for psychological safety and team culture utilizing a deck of coaching cards, The Psychological Safety Cards. We will learn how to use gamification to gain a better understanding of what’s going on in teams. Individuals share what they have learned from working in teams, what has impacted the team’s safety and culture, and what has led to positive change.
Different game formats will be played in groups in parallel. Examples are an ice-breaker to get people talking about psychological safety, a constellation where people take positions about aspects of psychological safety in their team or organization, and collaborative card games where people work together to create an environment that fosters psychological safety.
This presentation by Professor Giuseppe Colangelo, Jean Monnet Professor of European Innovation Policy, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
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The importance of sustainable and efficient computational practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning has become increasingly critical. This webinar focuses on the intersection of sustainability and AI, highlighting the significance of energy-efficient deep learning, innovative randomization techniques in neural networks, the potential of reservoir computing, and the cutting-edge realm of neuromorphic computing. This webinar aims to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications and provide insights into how these innovative approaches can lead to more robust, efficient, and environmentally conscious AI systems.
Webinar Speaker: Prof. Claudio Gallicchio, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa
Claudio Gallicchio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Pisa, Italy. His research involves merging concepts from Deep Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Randomized Neural Systems, and he has co-authored over 100 scientific publications on the subject. He is the founder of the IEEE CIS Task Force on Reservoir Computing, and the co-founder and chair of the IEEE Task Force on Randomization-based Neural Networks and Learning Systems. He is an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (TNNLS).
1.) Introduction
Our Movement is not new; it is the same as it was for Freedom, Justice, and Equality since we were labeled as slaves. However, this movement at its core must entail economics.
2.) Historical Context
This is the same movement because none of the previous movements, such as boycotts, were ever completed. For some, maybe, but for the most part, it’s just a place to keep your stable until you’re ready to assimilate them into your system. The rest of the crabs are left in the world’s worst parts, begging for scraps.
3.) Economic Empowerment
Our Movement aims to show that it is indeed possible for the less fortunate to establish their economic system. Everyone else – Caucasian, Asian, Mexican, Israeli, Jews, etc. – has their systems, and they all set up and usurp money from the less fortunate. So, the less fortunate buy from every one of them, yet none of them buy from the less fortunate. Moreover, the less fortunate really don’t have anything to sell.
4.) Collaboration with Organizations
Our Movement will demonstrate how organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, and others can assist in creating a much more indestructible Black Wall Street.
5.) Vision for the Future
Our Movement will not settle for less than those who came before us and stopped before the rights were equal. The economy, jobs, healthcare, education, housing, incarceration – everything is unfair, and what isn’t is rigged for the less fortunate to fail, as evidenced in society.
6.) Call to Action
Our movement has started and implemented everything needed for the advancement of the economic system. There are positions for only those who understand the importance of this movement, as failure to address it will continue the degradation of the people deemed less fortunate.
No, this isn’t Noah’s Ark, nor am I a Prophet. I’m just a man who wrote a couple of books, created a magnificent website: http://www.thearkproject.llc, and who truly hopes to try and initiate a truly sustainable economic system for deprived people. We may not all have the same beliefs, but if our methods are tried, tested, and proven, we can come together and help others. My website: http://www.thearkproject.llc is very informative and considerably controversial. Please check it out, and if you are afraid, leave immediately; it’s no place for cowards. The last Prophet said: “Whoever among you sees an evil action, then let him change it with his hand [by taking action]; if he cannot, then with his tongue [by speaking out]; and if he cannot, then, with his heart – and that is the weakest of faith.” [Sahih Muslim] If we all, or even some of us, did this, there would be significant change. We are able to witness it on small and grand scales, for example, from climate control to business partnerships. I encourage, invite, and challenge you all to support me by visiting my website.
3. Why Couchsurfing?
The reason I decided to research
Couchurfing.
First I was introduced to Couchsurfing as I
was traveling through Europe for two
months.
So I decided to check it out and I found
other travelers that shared a great deal in
traveling.
That is when I decided to join this virtual
community.
4. My Major Reason….
As a member I have hosted many people
who were looking for a place to stay at a
low cost or no cost at all.
For many reasons that people don’t travel is
not just because of the overpriced airline
tickets.
It is because of the overpriced hotel stays a
night price.
However, there are cheaper solutions to
hotel stays.
But why pay when you can stay for free.
5. Back to The Reason
But before I started hosting surfers I did a
little research of my own before diving in to
this amazing virtual community.
Because I have hosted many surfers from
Couchsurfing and then this assignment made
me wonder;
6. Why?
Host a random stranger that I and/or you
never met nor know?
Stay in a stranger home that I and/or you
never met nor know?
7. The After Affects
After interviewing as many members as I
can find from this awesome virtual
community, Couchsurfing.
And breaking down the information that I
gathered.
8. Method of Thinking
I organized all material by separating
information from my interviews between
those who have surf for a couch and those
who have host or who have done both.
And I broke it down to how they got
involved with Couchsurfing.
9. I Analyzed….
That some people don’t host but they have
been hosted or they just become members to
attend events because of their busy live
styles.
Or they are members to help other members
that are surfing and/or hosting.
Or they like to meet other people as them
that do travel and learn about different
cultures.
12. In Conclusion
I have been a member of Couchsurfing for
over a year and I always think of the dangers
of hosting complete strangers.
Brings me back to the reason of hosting
and/or surfing on this fantasic virtual
community and begging other complete
strangers for a place to stay over night
versus spending cash for lodging.
Well, that is a mystery that I want to crack
but then that kills the reason for the
spontaneous notion to travel to a strange