This week, in learning about Voice Thread, I realized the usefulness of being able to share, in real time, information with classmates on given topics. This tool would be particularly useful in a collaborative project in which each classmate has knowledge about different topics, such as the technology use scenarios we had all written about in our previous posts. In this way, we would all be able to conveniently share our knowledge with each other, in whichever way is most comfortable for us, unlike other collaborative tools such as Google Docs in which we only have the option to type additional info. I used both text and audio files for my comments, as I am comfortable talking and writing about topics, but less so being in front of a camera (especially in my pyjamas). It is particularly helpful to have options available to ensure the comfort and efficiency of the tool. I would add this in the collaborative section of my PLE for sure, as it is both useful and not at all time-consuming as compared to some other methods of information sharing.
This week in my feedly reader, an article about the detrimental effects daylight savings time may have on the body caught my eye. Specifically, the article details an increased risk of ischemic stroke, largely as a result of a minor disruption to individuals' internal clocks as a function of turning the clock back or forwards. In recent studies, it has been shown that the Mondays and Tuesdays after daylight savings time saw an increase in cardiovascular related deaths of roughly 10%. However, after these two days immediately following the change in time, there was no difference in probability of heart attack or stroke, and the risk was significantly higher for those aged 65 or older. While I don't consider this to be a huge effect, I will certainly be weary if I get a pain in my chest for the next few days.
Have a good week folks,
-Amy
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