HTML Introduction – Creating HTML Documents I used to shy away from learning Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) because it just seemed too difficult. However, once I practiced it, I realized that it provides me so much more control over my webpage content. If you find yourself avoiding HTML for this reason or any other, thenContinue reading “HTML Introduction – Creating HTML Documents”
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How to Calibrate an Interactive Whiteboard from Windows Operating Systems
When I was a military instructor, I spent lots of time teaching in the classroom. I remember the day interactive whiteboards (IWB) were installed because it transformed both how I taught and how my students learned. Just as the name implies, IWBs combine computer technology with whiteboard capabilities. It requires an IWB and a projectorContinue reading “How to Calibrate an Interactive Whiteboard from Windows Operating Systems”
Views on New Media
There are many experts that contribute to new media theories and their relevancy to the work of technical communicators. I will introduce the theories of three experts then draw similarities and differences among them. Lev Manovich: He proposes that new media is a distribution platform. Manovich (2003) defines new media as “the cultural objects which useContinue reading “Views on New Media”
Internet Is NOT the Great Equalizer
I recently heard a well-known American influencer and motivational speaker say that she became successful due to sheer determination and an internet browser. She uses these facts to motivate others and eliminate their excuses to rise to her (or any) level of success. The underlying message is that if she can do it, anyone can.Continue reading “Internet Is NOT the Great Equalizer”
New Media: Extended Definition
New media is the term that describes the newest facets of communication that rely on computer systems. Eugenia Siapera (2018) provides us with “…three main alternate terms: digital media, online media, and social media” (p. viii). Examples of new media are blogs, Facebook, human-computer interface, video games and virtual reality. New media is interactive andContinue reading “New Media: Extended Definition”
Purpose: The Show and Tell of Defining New Media
What better way to define the dynamics of new media than to show it through this blog! My purpose is to showcase aspects of new media as I learn and create my own content for a college course I am taking this semester. I am a Professional and Technical Communication student at the University ofContinue reading “Purpose: The Show and Tell of Defining New Media”
Defining New Media 