PowerPoint

Powerpoints are used often when giving presentations or lectures. Sometimes, the powerpoints presented are not so great. There are a few things that bother me when watching a powerpoint. I do not like when the words are hard to read because of a crazy font. Another things that might make it difficult to read the text is when the color used for the text is too bright. Another factor that might make a powerpoint less appealing is when the background is very similar to the color of the text and it is barely visible. I also do not like when there are too many things going on in a slide, and it is hard to focus on the point of the slide because the graphics are too distracting. When used effectively, powerpoints can be a very useful tool. They are a great visual for the audience. They are also handy for the speaker because having bulleted key points on a powerpoint help prompt the speaker, and highlight the key points of the lecture. They often help keep things organized. Overall I think powerpoints are a great tool.

The AT&T Center for Learning and Technology

Last Class, Robert Chapman introduced us to a room in the library that I had never visited before, called the AT&T Center for Learning and Technology or the CLT. The CLT is located on the first floor of the Coates library and offers a variety of technology for students to access. There are multiple computers, including both windows and macintosh which are equipped with useful software. Scanners are also available. There are also other rooms located here that might be useful to students. We visited the video conference center, which was a large room where it is possible to hold a conference through video screens. The CLT also offers a Media Presentation lab where students may see presentations that were developed in the studio. While visiting the CLT, we had practice using the scanners by scanning a self-portrait of ourselves on to a computer. Using a scanner is a useful skill to have for many of our classes, including this one. It is also helpful to know what resources are available to the students for future projects.

Photoshopped Pictures

I chose the picture of Oprah Winfrey on the cover of T.V. Guide. It appears to be a picture of Oprah posing for the camera, but in reality Oprah Winfrey's head was photoshopped and put onto the body of an actress named Ann-Margret. This was done withought permission from either Oprah Winfrey or Ann-Margret. This manipulation was done in order to make Oprah Winfrey appear to have a more ideal body. Editing photos in this manner happens frequently and may create higher standards for individuals to live up to when it comes to looks.