In her thoughtful blog called Eats, Blogs & Leaves, Jennifer Garret says, "A blogger must be a writer and an editor if he wants to attract and keep readers. A well-written blog indicates respect both for the medium and for the reader." Read the complete entry here:
http://www.lynbelisle.com/eatsblogs.htm
She describes blogs as the unedited voice of the people, but also makes a strong case for appropriate punctuation, usage and grammar. Do you agree? How is a blog that is used as a classroom tool for a university course different from an informal blog that you share with your friends? As a writer, can both styles be an "authentic" voice with which to share your observations and opinions? Can you compare this to dressing for a job interview versus dressing for a Saturday morning at home? Which, if either, is the Real You?
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Hello, and Welcome
Welcome to Computer Skills. I hope you discover a lot during the next few months, and I look forward to getting to know you. This is the seventh semester that I've taught at Trinity. CSCI 1300 is a very comprehensive class with something for everyone, no matter how much you think you know or think you don't know about computers. It was designed to help you master all of the technological challenges you'll encounter while you are a student here, no matter what field of study you choose.
My own background and interests are in graphic design, fine arts, and integrating technology and education. I’m a practicing artist and designer and use both computer software and traditional media in my own work. It's hard to believe how much computers have changed the field of graphic design. Just fourteen years ago, I was at a computer conference in Portland, Oregon, and a new program was being unveiled that allowed people to see pictures on the World Wide Web, and to connect to other files and pictures with something called "hyperlinks." We were all amazed. Little did anyone know how much of a phenomenon the Internet and the World Wide Web would become, and how much impact these developments would have on our personal, cultural, and academic lives.
Special thanks in advance to our great TAs, Sara Hills, Mattina Van Coppenolle, and Sarah Lube - they are incredibly knowledgeable about the course content and are your strong supporters and advocates. Please don't hesitate to let us know what we can do to make this a successful and enjoyable semester for you.
Ms. Belisle
My own background and interests are in graphic design, fine arts, and integrating technology and education. I’m a practicing artist and designer and use both computer software and traditional media in my own work. It's hard to believe how much computers have changed the field of graphic design. Just fourteen years ago, I was at a computer conference in Portland, Oregon, and a new program was being unveiled that allowed people to see pictures on the World Wide Web, and to connect to other files and pictures with something called "hyperlinks." We were all amazed. Little did anyone know how much of a phenomenon the Internet and the World Wide Web would become, and how much impact these developments would have on our personal, cultural, and academic lives.
Special thanks in advance to our great TAs, Sara Hills, Mattina Van Coppenolle, and Sarah Lube - they are incredibly knowledgeable about the course content and are your strong supporters and advocates. Please don't hesitate to let us know what we can do to make this a successful and enjoyable semester for you.
Ms. Belisle
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