Computer Based Learning Environment

Definition of learning and summary of the need for technology in today learning environments.

Introduction

This blog has been made to explore about learning and the summary of the need of technology in today's learning environment, This blog will be updated on a regular basis containing my results from peer reviews and contributions of other people. These results will be documented in this blog and will be analyzed and evaluated from previous experiences using a blog for another module. This blog will also contain my research and opinions from other people. 

The definition of learning is to be taught something through study and being educated by learning, experiencing or teaching/researching for themselves.

Why is there a need for technology in today learning environments?

Nowadays technology is becoming more advanced and more information is becoming digitalised. The younger generation are becoming better equipped with modern technology and are now being able to use the newest devices in education learning resources/

This is why technology in today learning environment is needed so that all students are able to progress forward with their education with the newest technology on hand to use and they will be familiar with using the tools available. Having the technology in today learning environment will help improve and established students interests and different methods of learning/studying. The technology helps improves students learning by interacting with the student and allow the student to carry out research. They are able to use the technology anywhere they like by using the wireless function of the technology which allows them to do this.

The technology helps the students do assignments by allowing them to do research and gather information from a variety of methods such as Articles, web pages, journals, videos and online books. This is a good free way of accessing information quickly and fast on any platforms including; laptops, smartphones, tablets, IPads, iPods, e-books and kindles. Technology can have it fun side to it and can teach teachers and students new things that they knew beforehand.

Teachers can use technology in today learning environment to interact with students and to progress to each different students way of learning. The technology also allows the students and teachers instant access to the internet to find out any information and answers to any questions quickly and fast which means saving time when looking for something and needing an answer quickly. Because technology is continuously being updated and new things are being developed everyday, students and teachers and anyone can gain access straight to the new development without having to do anything differently causing no hassle.

Technology in the learning environment can allow students to have unlimited access to e-books if they subscribe as a student. In -fact some websites which give students discounts on all educational stuff including technology, software, books, clothes, shoes etc.  

Blog 25 evaluation

When I first started this project I didn't know how it was going to plan out and was quite nervous, about doing something I had never done before. I knew it was going to end badly for me or very good.  I kept my mind open and thought about new ideas as I was doing this project, which helped me a lot to create my logo and video as I never disregarded  anyone's opinions or thoughts on how to improve my work.

Once I found and settled on the topic I wanted to do I knew from then on that it would take a lot of hard work to pull it off. It was quite an emotional topic I chose for me personally. I know I said from the beginning in my brain storm that I wouldn't make it personal or emotionally and I did but I'm very happy with my end result.

I think I did the correct time limit for everything and am glad it all got finished within the time schedule to hand it all in. I think I could have spend more time on my video and effects and made it stronger by adding more stuff to it but am happy with the overall result.

When I started this topic and project I was quite nervous as I did not have any idea for what to do at all, and when I did pick my topic I didn't actually think I would be allowed to do it, but was glad nobody told me I couldn't. When I told my teacher my topic I knew he was quite surpirsed at it and helped me improve it in ways that I didn't think of, such as leave a gap in between clips to leave suspense which actually worked with my video. The overall experience of creating it turned out better than I thought. My teacher was supportive with my choice even after knowing I was in foster care which I thought I would get judged on and never did.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this project and the learning of using new tools and software that I have never used before, but I now know how to use them and will keep using them whenever I can. After all the problems I have had such as not having a topic to use for three weeks and thinking I was behind when everyone was so ahead with this project when in fact I worked at my own paste and still got the job done just as well as they did too I believe that I have managed to create a piece of work that is up to a high standard, and that I can be proud of.

I have enjoyed this module and have to say it has been the best and most fun module I have done so far. Even though there have been times when it got tough for me and I have wanted to stop my project, or I didn't think it was skilled enough, I'm really glad that I stuck with it and saw the project through to completion.

Blog 24 Green screening

Most movies. news reporters and any even some adverts use green screens to enable them to use a large amount of effects for the users to see. An example is that an actor could be appearing to be falling off a tall building, generated by the green screen, when in reality they are actually on the ground acting as if they were falling. This will save the company a lot of money. They can also edit the characters to look smaller, bigger, better looking, uglier etc.

Another example of people using green screens is during the weather section of the news where the weatherman uses a green screen to display the map of the country with the changing weather effects. The weather reporter cannot see the green screen or the map but can still tell the weather to the viewers. This is the main reason why the new reporter will never wear green clothes as they will blend in with the green screen.

A lot of movies try to save money by using green screens which to create their special effects.A great number of movies are using them nowadays but the viewers don't realise it.

By using a green screen it can help to make a scene look and better for example if filming an outside shot and the weather is dark and cloudy, a green screen could be used instead to if the director wanted a bright sunny shot.

Blog 23 more file saving explained

I knew when I was given my assignment that my DVD case, logo and video that they all had to be saved in a specific format which I was happy to do as long as there were no problems. I also knew that if I didn't save them in these formats, they wouldn't be able to be opened in any other software so I wouldn't be able to make any changes to them whenever I wanted to.

When I was saving my files I kept in mind that I needed to be able to view my images and to be able to open them up.  I did change my file type to export it to web as, I thought that if the user didn't have the software then they couldn't view my images but, if they have internet access then they would be able to over the web.

In regards to marking, I thought that if I kept all my formatting the same then it would greatly benefit the marker because they would be able to see all my work. if certain files or images were saved in a different format, the marker may not have the software to open them.

Blog 22 File types for premiere pro

When I started my trailer I knew that I had to save it in the correct format so I could open it again and make changes whenever I wanted to. I stayed with this format all the way through my work and it turned out great with no problems for me.

I'm glad I got the correct format for my video and that no problems occurred for me when I was playing it back or when I made changes to it which I'm happy about.

Blog 21 File formats for photoshop and illustrator

When creating my images some of my files were created and saved in Photoshop format. This was quite hard for me to open up outside of University as I didn't have the software on my laptop. If I wanted to make some changes on my work I couldn't unless I was in the Tuesday or Thursday lessons.

When saving this file I did have the option to save the file for web use and format which is good idea I think because it will enable you to open the file somewhere else with internet access. This is also a good idea to use as it will let you make changes to your work and print it off as well.

Blog 20 Effects used on my video

When creating my video I experimented with a lot of the effects to see which ones would best be suited for my video. Some of the effects I used on my video were:

• Brightness and contrast 
• Dip in black 
• Fade out and zoom
• Razor tool
• Audio- I used loud bass
• Slow bur
• Dip in white contrast 
• Cross over 
• Audio- I used balance
• Sharpened focus
• Credit titles 
• Blank spaces
• Loud bass for audio effect 

All these effects took me a long time to get the hang of them and to know what they all do properly. I was experimental and tried all the effects and picked out the best ones that I thought suited my video quite well. With all the effects I took my time with them and it took me a while to place them in the correct order as I wasn't sure if they suited my video, but I think they do.