MODULE # 7: THE END OF PHASE 1

A. What was the most fun/exciting part of the DOTCOM PHASE 1 project for you?

It has been very fun and exciting to learn about other DOTCOMers from their blogs, to read their interesting posts, and to watch the diverse selection of videos offered by my fellow DOTCOMers throughout the various modules.

B. What was the most challenging part of the DOTCOM PHASE 1 project for you?

The most challenging part of DOTCOM so far has probably been choosing individual videos from the vast collection available on YouTube.com. I try to pick videos that are relevant, relatively funny, and interesting, and this can be quite challenging (but REALLY entertaining).

C. What is one specific suggestion you have for the DOTCOM PHASE 1 project, when we do this project again?

I feel that it is very important in the future for there to be a method of direct communication between DOTCOMers such as a social network or DOTCOM chat room. I am just now beginning to friend other DOTCOMers on facebook.com, but I feel that this process would be much less awkward had I been in direct contact with others through the program. The blogs were informative and interesting, yet they lacked the personal connections established through social networking and other forms of direct communication.

Other than that, I think the DOTCOM PHASE 1 has been excellent and I want to thank all of the other DOTCOMers involved for making it so, as well as the DOTCOM organizers. In particular, Dr. Rob Williams has helped make PHASE 1 exceptionally fun and informative.


2. Second, find the FUNNIEST video you can find on YouTube, embed it in your blog, and tell us why you find it so funny.



This video is funny because of the absurdity of the claim that Miss South Carolina makes. America, one of the world's wealthiest countries, rarely suffers educational weakness due to a lack of resources. But what really Makes it funny is Jimmy Kimmel's analysis, which manages to poke fun at Miss South Carolina's claim without belittling the individual. After all, we all make mistakes, especially when we are nervous and are forced to think on our feet in front of a large audience. This video is funny because everyone can relate to a situation in which he or she felt uncomfortable and said something regrettable.