Archive for May, 2008

Reference Links for Digital Photography

Posted in Teaching on May 30th, 2008 by Bronwen

Digital photography can be overwhelming for non-geeks. Fortunately, there are tons of excellent references available online to help get you off and running in no time! To help with this process, here are a few of my favorite links.
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TechRepublic, I love you!

Posted in Opinion on May 23rd, 2008 by Bronwen

I think I’m falling in love with an online newsletter site. TechRepublic, a self-professed “resource for IT professionals”, is all that and more! It’s an excellent example of how the Web can be used effectively as a means of both education and networking of a more human kind. Read more »

How NOT to use PowerPoint…

Posted in Misc, Opinion, Teaching on May 14th, 2008 by Bronwen

As an instructor, a student, and a technology professional, I have seen more badly made PowerPoint slide shows than I can remember. In this video comedian Don McMillan gives a short sketch around PowerPoint presentations and the common mistakes that people make in using it. Read more »

Summer Classes at GCC Set

Posted in Misc, Teaching on May 5th, 2008 by Bronwen

Ah, yes! Summertime is fast approaching! It’s hard to believe that May is already here, and even harder to believe that Summer is just around the corner. In preparation for the Summer Session, the folks at Glendale Community College’s Community Services Education Program (GCC CSE) and I have worked out my course schedule for July and August. Read more »