Advice

This class was very useful! Some skills, like Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, you may be familiar with. Even in these units, you can pick up advice for how to make your documents look better, or time saving tips. Others, however, you may have limited or no experience with, like Microsoft Excel, Photoshop Elements, or Microsoft Expression Web. Also, you'll be introduced to useful websites like Picnik, Wordle, FindSounds, etc. You may that these skills may be useful in other classes. In fact, I used the Sound Database for a movie I made in my Media Interpretation class, and Picnik for a presentation for my Dramatic Literature course!

One problem you may experience, however, is that there are many differences betweeen PCs and Macs. So I would advise practicing for quizzes, etc on computers here in Halsell or in the Library if you have a Mac.

Also, if you have any questions, Ms. Belisle is really good about responding quickly to email. So utilize this resource!

Don't be afraid to be creative! If you have a question about whether something is okay for a resource, ask Ms. Belisle. She'll probably be really encouraging.

Good luck this year and enjoy the course!