Standards IV

Communicate Information

Communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences.

Communication is what we, as humans, do. And, most of us do it well. Yet, how much of the time do we consider the various audiences that might receive the ideas and information that we are trying to communicate. Today's technology has given us many opportunities to communicate in new and exciting ways. Yet at the same time, technology has also imposed a few limitations to be considered as well. For example, a blind person can talk to another person, but looking at a page on the Internet requires special consideration. A hearing impaired person can't hear to talk with another person face-to-face, yet the Internet opens up an entire new world of information and communication between that person and the rest of the world. Learning to master the many opportunities made possible by modern technology is both interesting and exciting; and likely to remain one of our most important skills.

Caption 10

Indicators:
TA Teks 7.3s, 8.1s, 8.2s, 8.7s, 8.9s, 8.10s, 8.14s, 8.15s, 8.21s, 8.22s, 8.31s, 8.42s, 8.47s, 9.1s, 9.8s, 9.9s, 9.14s, 9.15s, 9.16s, 9.26s, 9.28s, 9.39s, 9.40s

Artifact #10

Descriptors: Capturing Digital Images, File Formats, File Size Considerations, Comparison of various Input Devices, Step-by-Step How To's

Title: How to Digitally Capture Images

Course: 101 Digital Graphics

Date Created: October 15, 2002

Source: multiple Internet sources, personal digital pictures, past experience

Media: PowerPoint, Sony DSC 250, Adobe Photoshop

Description: The assignment illustrated here was to "teach us something we didn't already know" about Capturing Digital Images. This PowerPoint presentation discusses many of the ways an image can be captured into a digital device.

Rationale: We had the option of how we would like to present our information to the rest of the discussion group. I chose to use PowerPoint because it is relatively simple to create and can be used very effectively to communicate information and ideas in a variety of ways. Many different types of communication can be illustrated in a PowerPoint presentation: text form, image form, sound form, graph form. Therefore I felt this would be a good product to use to illustrate Standard 4.

Implications for Future: Considering the importance of communication in every facet of our lives, this subject takes on greater importance. As technology advances, the ability to use technology in many different forms of communication becomes both more interesting and more complex. This Standard is addressed in every aspect of the TATC course. This experience will help me be a better communicator to diverse audiences in the years to come.

Reviewer's Comments: Wow. How professional looking. Even I recognize your use of the elements of design in your layout. The info, the images, the design.... this is certainly a presentation that could be used as a teaching tool. Super.

Reviewer's Name: Dotty Hare

Title: TATC Learner

Date Reviewed: October 15, 2002