Unit 4: Multimedia Representation & Storage

I'd have to say that I really appreciated the approach taken by the DVD-HQ article. It presented the topic in a way that I could more easily internalize and process, granted a lot of it still is quite technical for me.

I really appreciated the “Imaging Pittsburgh” article by Edward Galloway. It is so beneficial to read about a specific case of digitization and collaboration among organizations, than to just read about it generically. I’ve spent some time before reading this article on the ‘Historic Pittsburgh’ site and I feel much more enlightened as to how this project came to be. I also love that it’s an example of something local, too.

I love the idea of creating Youtube videos to showcase library services and to demonstrate how to use the library. As a future school librarian though, I know that nearly almost every school district blocks Youtube, so in this case it wouldn’t be a took that I could use, which is disappointing. But in the public library, this can be such a great tool to reach patrons.

Assignment 2: Flickr

The URL for my Flickr Account and Set created for Assignment 2:

Caitlin Stalker Flickr

September 20 Muddiest Point

After this week's class, I'm wondering more about the open source programs/software. What happens if you have technical issues with the programs? Is there a way to get technical support?

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Unit 3: Computer Software Reading Notes

My main response to these readings is that they went way over my head. The vast majority of it was much too technical for me to understand. I've been a Windows user up until this summer, when I purchased my first Mac. I'm still learning the ins and outs of my Mac, so reading both the Mac OS X articles was helpful (at least the parts that I could understand!). I'm pretty comfortable using it now and have a feeling I won't go back to Windows anytime soon, though I still use it in the workplace and in the schools where I substitute teach.

I do feel like I have a better understanding of the Linux system now. I knew virtually nothing about it before reading the article, other than the fact that it was something I didn't have the skills to use, and still feel that way now, actually.

September 13 Muddiest Point

This week seemed to be a bit technical for me. I certainly understand the basics of navigating my computer and doing the tasks that I need to do, but the technical aspects of it tend to just be too much for me.

Week 2: Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware
I think what struck me most about this article is how little I actually think of the technical aspects of my computer; as long as it is working the way I expect it to. When things go awry, it’s good to know that I can find some basic technical info if needed.

Moore’s Law
I feel like I have the basic understanding of this, but the article was too technical for my basic computer knowledge. It makes sense to think that hardware capacity increases each year as new technological advances are made. Part 2 of Moore’s Law also seems fairly logical, that as our cost of technology as a consumer decreases, the cost to produce it and for R & D increases. The short video also helped to make sense of what exactly Moore’s Law is about. And also a good reminder that transistors will eventually reach the point where they just are not able to get any smaller.

The Computer History Museum seems like quite an interesting place. Their website seems quite comprehensive and I enjoy that so much of the museum’s contents are available online. As a future school librarian, this could be a great resource to have on hand!