CLT Visit

On Thursday, our class took a field trip to the AT&T Center for Learning and Technology.  CLT is located on the first floor of the library.  Robert Chapman gave us the introduction to CLT, and told us that the computers in CLT have resources such as Photoshop, web-design tools, desktop publishing tools, etc. in addition to the basic tools such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, making it the perfect place to work on a multimedia project or to just play around editing photos.  CLT also has a sound recording room for students to use, as well as equipment to copy DVD clips for projects.  Students can even rent out videocameras, digital still cameras, and mp3 recorders (with permission from an instructor or organization).  The CLT also has a new HD videoconferencing system that allows people to communicate with students abroad, out-of-town professors, etc.  Students can download this software to communicate with people both on and off Trinity's campus.  Aside from providing students with these resources, the CLT is also responsible for providing cable to the dorms on campus and streaming live videos from graduation ceremonies, distinguished lecture series, and other important events.

Before Thursday, I didn't even know that the CLT existed.  I had walked past it once or twice in pursuit of a quiet place to study, but I didn't know what it was or what kind of resources it had.  Now that I'm aware of the programs on the computers in there, I will definitely be utilizing them if I have a project to work on.  And since we're starting Photoshop in class, the CLT computers will come in handy when I need to work on editing a picture outside of class.

Below I have attached a worksheet that I scanned using one of the scanners in CLT.  It contains a few questions regarding CLT and a random self portrait that is not entirely visible (I sketch very lightly...).