Day+6


 * Day 6: The process of learning digital imagery and video

**This is definitely the most stressful technological undertaking thus far in this class. While using photoshop to manipulate digital images for potential classroom use in a science lesson, I thought I was going to shove my computer right off the desk. The good news is that this is something i genuinely want to learn how to use, so I stuck it out even though it took an extreme amount of effort to make even the simplest change in my images. On one hand I can see how students might have difficulty using this software; however, I also know that most elementary school children are more tech savvy than I will ever be, so who knows? It could be a great tool for student use if the students know how to use it.

Likewise, video production is also very frustrating. It really makes you appreciate all the mindless TV and film out there-- I have thought about all the man hours that must go into productions like the Nightly News, etc. (and on such a tight timeline). I have a long way to go before I'm ready for that. I think I'll stick to 3 minute productions on Tennessee landforms. Again, though, I think it's a great tool for use by teacher and students alike, as I discussed in the previous post.

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