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ii. Short and sweet, this link provides a general overview of what can be found in Dr. James' homepage. It gives a brief but efficient summary of what can be found in the Cyber, Traffic, and Spiritual Psychology links. The descriptions are long enough to give users a taste of what can be found in each category and short enough to keep their attention. This site provides bait for the user; it attracts them further into the home page.
iii. This page roused my interest. Reading the profiles made me want to further investigate all three "zones." However, I was especially curious about the Spiritual Zone. Dr. James mentions that advice for "husbands to help them learn how to treat their wives within a spiritual marriage context" can be found there. My curiousity grew a little more. Hmm...I wonder what a "spiritual marriage" is and if I can pick up some helpful hints for future relationships.
iii. When I first looked at this page I was overwhelmed; there are so many paths that can be taken. The subject list is longer than a child's wish list at Christmas, but I found it to be the easiest to use since I wasn't looking for anything in particular. I scrolled down the endless list of topics and quickly found something that I was interested in...and went to it. The other ways to access information on the page will come in handy when and if I am searching for something in specific.
3. Student Generational Reports
ii. A link into the past and present, this page allows access to former and present Generations. The links provide valuable information; they are like the branches of a family tree--viewing the work of past students allowed me to see how the generational curriculum has evolved...and where it is going.iii. When I was browsing through Traffic Psychology's Generation 4, I found an Online HTML tutorial--something that will come into handy now and in the future. I also thought this site was useful because, I "stole" someone's (a past Generation-er) layout from here. Copying someone's layout helped me tremendously because I was VERY CONFUSED and desperate for help. Reading some of the reports also encouraged me in my time of need--they reassured me that I wasn't the only one who had to start from Ground Zero to build my way Straight Up.
ii. ROAD RAGE. This link offers much information on the road rage phenomenon. Various viewpoints from Dr. Driving on the topic of road rage can be found, including problems and solutions to hassles on the roads. Cultural aspects of road rage are also included. This colorful page serves to make people more aware of road rage and what can be done about it--this is extremely useful as our highways become more crowded and tempers flare.
iii. I had heard about road rage through the media and, although I realized it was a serious issue, I was not aware of just how serious it is. Data revealed here estimates that last year aggressive driving played a role in 28,000 deaths. Scary. This page is chock full of knowledge that can be helpful and useful to all who drive. I especially liked the sharing of random acts of kindness that have occurred while people are driving--it offers hope for a growing problem.
ii. Traffic Psychology. What is it? Where did it come from? What are its benefits? These are just a few of the questions that can be answered when viewing this page. Especially helpful are the tips on how to become a more rational and courteous driver; suggestions are given on how to improve one's driving skills on the affective, cognitive, and sensorimotor levels. For those interested in traffic psychology and how they can improve themselves as drivers--this is definitely the page for you.
iii. This page was interesting to me because I began to realize the different levels that we function on as drivers. Not only do we have our hand to the wheel, our feet to the pedals, and our eyes on the road--our feelings are also active participants during our time on the road. It seems to me that Feelings are sometimes uninvited participants in our driving experience; this page is helpful in suggesting ways in which to excavate them from the driver's seat.
ii. This link explains cyberpsychology and how cyberspace it is becoming a part of our lives. It speaks of how the internet has become a valuable mode of communication --not detracting from face to face contact but allowing for more interaction between people than was ever possible previously. Especially interesting was reading about how the clicking of a mouse is a spiritual act. Want to know more? Clicking as a Spiritual Act
iii. I always viewed the internet as something that distances people. Reading "Spiritual Psychology" started to change this view; it made me realize that the world wide web can be used as a means to bring people together. Just because we are using a keyboard and monitor doesn't mean that our interactions will be less significant. Interesting to me was Spirituality and Cyberpsychology in which virtual reality is seen as having spiritual qualities.
7. Social Psychology of Home Page Architecture
ii. Covered in this page are the ways in which a person's home page becomes an extension of himself--a second home that needs to be designed, built, and maintained. The page also recognizes the labors that one must go through to build such a home. Containing helpful information on how to construct an admirable and sensible home page, this site is very useful. This page is very readable and serves to encourage those who are hard at work on their home pages; it also serves to educate those who might not appreciate the time and energy that is devoted in the home page construction process.iii. As I am working laboriously on my home page, it was great to see a comparison between my "physical" home and my "virtual" home. This comparison encourages me to keep on working--I am realizing that just as a house is not built in a day, neither will my homepage. This is definitely a page cyberspace construction workers can appreciate.
ii. Diane Nahl's home page provides numerous links to many useful sites. Included are links to newspapers, internet courses, and even a link on gardening. Also found on this page are search engines and search sites. Nahl contributes her observations on the various search engines and provides a direct link to each of them; this is very informative and helpful for beginners who want to know more about journeying through the web.
iii. I enjoyed skimming through this page--especially liked Dr. Nahl's comments on the different search engines. It gave me a better grasp on the subtle differences between the different engines.
9. Search this site by KEYWORDS, CONCEPTS, or NAMES
ii. This link provides a way to access the College of Social Science's Web Site. Various documents can be searched for by way of keywords, concepts, or names. This page makes it more convenient to access specific sites in the College of Social Sciences.iii. While here I read some of the generational curriculum reports of those in Generations 1 through 5. Doing this gave me ideas on how to improve my internet skills as past students shared their experiences, problems, and solutions.
ii. Want to send a letter or email Leon James, formerly Leon Jakobovits? Here's where you can find the info.
iii. I liked that this information was so easily accessible.
ii. Looking for a list of publications by Dr. Leon James? A lengthy list will greet you at this site. Many of the publications pertain to language--semantics and acquisition. This listing provides a way for viewers to get an idea of what Dr. James has accomplished.
iii. This is a really lengthy list of works. I'm glad a list precedes the full documents.
12. Swedenborg Home Page Hawaii
ii. This page focuses on Emanuel Swedenborg, a man of spiritual psychology who brought forth new ideas into the world. Viewing this page allows users to get a better understanding of spiritual psychology and its roots, as Swedenborg was vital in beginning a change toward a more spiritually bound world. The site is broken down into various sub-sections including a Swedenborg Glossary by Leon James, a list of Swedenborg Resources that can be found in Cyberspace, and even Swedenborg's Biography, written by Dr. Jane Williams-Hogan. This page allows people to become acquainted to Swedenborg and his ideas. Have fun.iii. There is a huge amount of literature to be found in this site and I was, again, overwhelmed. It was difficult for me to read some of the information as many of the ideas put forth were new to me. After adjusting to the different "language" that was used, I found the articles to be intriguing--it definitely gave me some new ideas to chew on. I found it especially interesting that Swedenborg believed in "being conscious simultaneously in both the natural and spiritual world." Whoa!
ii. There are three different tours that can be taken when using this site. Tour 1 is an "Introduction for Newbies." Tour 2 takes a trip into the "Topics in the Daily Round Archives." Tour 3 guides users through "Nutrition and Exercise Papers." This site provides a way for people to walk though the virtual world with "someone." It is a useful means for those who don't know where to begin.
iii. For me, the Tour Guide was not especially useful. I felt I had no control of where I was going and didn't like that feeling. However, this can--for some people--be an excellent place to start.
ii. This page contains extensive coverage of Spiritual Psychology and also includes more information on Emanuel Swedenborg. The page is divided into three parts; topics covered include: Spiritual Self-Examination, Spiritual Infancy on Earth, and The Forces of Community Building Evil in Cyberspace. I think that one of the purposes of this site is to make people think about the world they live in and the forces that influence it.
iii. I think I will have to spend a lot more time at this site to fully grasp the concepts discussed. The page is very long and many of the ideas were new to me. A very thought-provoking page.
ii. This site provides access to the Daily Round Archives--student reports that had previously been a "collection of bound volumes." The student reports focus on many different subjects--abortion, nutrition, dreams--and are interesting. This page allows viewers to glimpse into the minds of students.
iii. I found the "Advice For Future Generations" that some of the students included in their reports to be very useful. I also read parts of An Essay on Dreams and Destiny by Todd Takitani--an interesting piece which explores what dreams are and what they mean.
16. Full Text Articles and Books
ii. Found here are links to the many articles and books written by Dr. Leon James. Each link is briefly summarized to make for organized and easier browsing. This extensive page is a follow up to the List of Publications...and so, if a particular article caught your eye while viewing The List, here's where the entire document can be found.iii. I skimmed through Resistance to Improving One's Health Behaviors and found it interesting...it gave me some insight into why I do the things I do...even when they do more bad than good.
17. University of Hawaii Home Page
ii. This is a link to the University of Hawaii's Home Page. Useful information about the university can be found here. Topics include: Recreational Activities, Library Tools, and Student Services Information. This informational page might be of use to those curious about the university at which Dr. James is a professor at.iii. I have visited this site before so there wasn't much that I found interesting. I would have been more enthused about looking at this page had I been a transfer student or if I knew nothing about this university.
ii. This site provides the home page in a text format--there are no frills. The page is easy to look at and can be a useful and simple way to look for information.
iii. Personally, I like the color and style of the home page in all of its glitz and glamour. The Text Only Browsers is great for those who want to access sites quickly...but for me, it's a little bland.
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