Favorite Multimedia Resources by
Chris Lannin
Technology & Learning
- Intended Audience: Educators interested in Technology
- Why Go to this Site : This is the on-line version of the Technology and Learning magazine. Just like the paper version, it is filled with great technology ideas for teachers.
Computer Life
- Intended Audience: Those who enjoy technology
- Why Go to this Site : If the site confuses you when you get there, don't worry, you are in the right place. Computer Life Magazine and Equip Magazine are in the process of combining their magazines into one publication. So if you have enjoyed Computer Life in the past, you should find the same quality on this on-line version.
Windows Magazine
- Intended Audience: Windows' lovers
- Why Go to this Site : Why kill trees when you can get all of your Windows technology tips on-line? Check out this site to see wonderful up-to-date ideas, projects, hardware or software reviews, and all the regular things you enjoy every month in your own subscription.
PC World
- Intended Audience: PC lovers
- Why Go to this Site : Another place where you can research tons of different information in just one web site. If you enjoy PC World magazine, check out their on-line site.
Host your own Web Site
- Intended Audience: anyone
- Why Go to this Site : I have not tried this site, but it looks interesting. This site is a service which provides you with your own domain name (for as little as $2.00/month), but as I understand it, you get a space on a server that will give you a URL that will be less than a mile long and maybe people could actually find it without typing in a mile of nonsense letters. Check it out for yourself.
A Woman on Fire?
- Intended Audience: ADULTS ONLY!
- Why Go to this Site : This is a questionable site because of it's content, but it contains some great animation and shows how the abilities of the web can showcase art. You MUST have an open mind to go here.
Technology News Site
- Intended Audience: anyone
- Why Go to this Site : This is a neat site that has current news on it, but all the news is technology oriented. Check it out when you have some time on your hands and want to know what's going on in "the real world".
PowerPoint Web Site
- Intended Audience: PowerPoint enthusiasts
- Why Go to this Site : If you enjoy using PowerPoint, check out this web site for some useful ideas and new product information. A must for PowerPoint enthusiasts!!!
MacWorld
- Intended Audience: Mac users
- Why Go to this Site : If you enjoy the MacWorld magazine, check out their on-line magazine for up-to-date ideas and information. You don't even have to pay for your subscription...so check it out.
Modern TV
- Intended Audience: anyone with Quicktime
- Why Go to this Site : I found this to be an intriguing place to see what's going on around the world. It is filled with Quicktime movies and media commmentary. I couldn't get the movies to play when I visited, but I could still read the commentary and see still pictures. If you have some time...take a look for yourself.
HTML & Web Publishing Secrets
- Intended Audience: Web Publishers
- Why Go to this Site : I don't know how secretive these are since they are on the web, but you may find some helpful tips on this page.
Adobe Photoshop
- Intended Audience: Photoshop Users
- Why Go to this Site : This site is a great resource if you have or use the program Adobe Photoshop. Find hints and tips to help you create the type of pictures you've always desired.
Freeware/Shareware for Mac Users
- Intended Audience: Mac enthusiasts
- Why Go to this Site : This is a site which has a ton of resources. A great place to go if you want to download freeware or shareware for the Macintosh platform.
Essays and Useful Techniques for Optimizing Web Graphics
- Intended Audience: Web Publishers
- Why Go to this Site : If you want your graphics on your web page to look "state of the art", then check out this site. I think the title is self-explanatory, so if you are interested, don't just sit there, surf!
Crucial Web Graphics Information
- Intended Audience: Web Publishers
- Why Go to this Site : A great place to go to make your web page look like it was done by a professional. A good resource for help on implementing graphics on the web.
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