Task 3c - Sources of Information

As i was beginning to identify my sources of information, it became apparent to me how much i use the internet and was asking myself “How would i survive without the internet?

1. Google - This will always be my first source of information. Without a doubt, whenever i’m stuck i can always guarantee on Google to help me out. I can use this at home when working or even when i am on the move with my phone. Although it might not be 100% useful all of the time, it will help me further progress what i’m looking forward and open up new doors to other websites that i wouldn’t have even thought about.

1. Youtube - I always use Youtube for any inspiration of help with a certain style of dance. It seems easier sometimes to have someone talk you about a subject rather than reading pages after pages of information. Also for inspiration purposes it will help me with any choreography ideas or music ideas.

1. Twitter - A relatively new tool for me but i seem to be using it more so than ever at the moment. It has a unique search will allows you to search any ‘tweet’ that someone has posted. Sometimes this can be absolutely useless and lead me nowhere. There are a few times though that i have found great posts or blogs that have been tweeted. Twitter is also my first source for news. Check out this interesting post :- http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/internet/10-news-stories-that-broke-on-twitter-first-719532

1. Facebook - I’m using this social network less these days for my sources of information, but there has been times in the past when i have resorted to asking a question on my status and i know i will immediately get a response from my friends. Are these responses 100% accurate though? 

1. Classes & Workshops - When i do get some free time, i usually head to London and take classes in the styles that i teach to make sure that i can improve on my teaching and my technique. These can be a great source of information weather it be from the teacher or fellow class mates. I always come out from class with buckets of new ideas, moves and information which i note down and use for future references. 

Looking back at my top 5 sources of information that i can use in my professional practice, it’s amazing that 4 of them are on the internet and 2 of them are social networking sites. I can also access most of this information anywhere i want with the option of my iPhone which is connected to the internet almost all the time.