Week 6 Blog Process of Creating a video

Since I am not a local resident, I am working by myself on my video. I have decided to do a video using my networking class. We are going to attempt to do a simple demonstration pertaining to the class, probably installing a personal computer or assembling an ethernet cable. The big problem I am running into is that we haven't had class since last Friday; (snow and sub zero temps). I am not sure if I am going to do the work with a video camera, or use digital pictures with narration. There are many things to consider, and it would be easier to work with a group, but I can not do that, so what you will see is what you will get.

I don't know when we will be back in the classroom, so I may have to totally change my plan of attack.
If I use digital pictures, I will be able to use Photoshop to adjust the pictures so that the video will be a more reasonable size. I think that I will go that route. I will also need some luck!!!!
Mark

I posted on jon's blog.

Blog #5 Graphic Design

Today, everything is being done via computer. Virtually every person is involved with computers in some way. Graphic design and page layout is how everything is presented on the computer.
Whether you are taking a class like the one we are in or selling something on Ebay, graphic design and page layout is involved. This blog is also a type of page layout and graphic design.

In the course I teach, everything we do is on a computer. If the design of the course is not easy to use and understand, it is very difficult for the students to learn. Today's youth is totally computer oriented, and anything that is properly graphicially designed, then the students will get more out of it.

Properly presented lessons make learning easier and more fun.



I commented on http://cindytaylor623.blogspot.com/
I also commented on http://edpaes623rt.blogspot.com/

Blog #4 Page layout and Newsletters

My Networking class recently hosted the sophomores in our school district, hoping to lure some of them to take our class next year. Each program in our school is also recruiting. My students thought it would be good if we could showcase our program. We decided on publishing a color brochure to give to the visitors. The students had some experience with Microsoft Publisher as had I. After some discussion, we came up with some ideas. They each took pictures of some of the projects we were working on, then we came up with a write up to add to it. When we put it all together, we showed it to our Director and he approved it, and also said that we should consider doing it for the other programs.

We added color pictures, articles on how our program certificate will help when they go on to college and a list of the schools that are affiliated with our school. I think the upcoming students were provided with enough information to keep them interested in our program.

Newsletters and brochures are a great way to sell a program or product. It is something that anyone can use in whatever career they choose.

Digital Photography Website

I recently purchased a new Nikon D80 SLR digital camera. I chose the Nikon because I already had lens for it that I use on my Nikon film camera. During my search, I ran across a website that has vast information about digital photography. The site is http://www.kenrockwell.com.

He discusses many aspects of digital photography and has good information whether it is for point and shoot digital cameras or slr's. Give it a look-see!!

Mark

Another Picture Added for Week 4

I just posted a photo of our 78 CJ-5 after a trip through a local mud bog. The Jeep is under reconstruction and I will post another picture of it soon. Hope you enjoy.

Well back to Photoshop project.

Mark

3 Weeks In!

Well, we all have made it thru 3 weeks of Photoshop and after viewing other students work and hearing their comments, I feel a little bit better about the class. I never have seen so many ways to do the same thing as can be done in Photoshop!!!

I am in class this morning with several empty seats. The cold and flu season is upon our school. It is supposed to snow some this weekend in Eastern Ohio, so maybe I will get some work done on my projects for 623. Have a good weekend.

My First Picture to the Blog

My sons and I are all involved in our Jeep/Dodge habit. My father passed away in April of 2006. He was a truck driver his whole life, and my boys decided that they wanted to do a tribute build in memory of 'pap'. After several weeks of searching, we came across the Dodge truck in the picture. It was originally a dump truck, but when we purchased it in Central Pennsylvania, it had a flat bed on it. We bought the dump bed to install on the truck after we paint it. The picture was a Photoshop project for this class. It gives us an idea of how it will look. The truck will be painted white with black fenders, a paint scheme that my dad's trucks were many years ago.
Restoring old trucks is a great hobby, although it can get quite expensive. It also takes up a lot of room in the garage, but we are very lucky to have such a garage.
I hope to post other photos of some our projects very soon.