Digital Imaging

So after today's lesson on digital imaging I have a new found happiness associated with Photoshops Elements program. I had no idea that powerpoints/pictures/etc could be embedded in this way. Now, my only obstacle is transferring over to Mac mentality. Its so hard to stop thinking in PC terms. However, I do still have a valid appreciation for the PC. Although almost seen as an older version of the future, the PC can do most things that the MAC is capable of. Ok Ok, maybe not all the things a Mac can do, but they can still get the job done, not to mention are way cheaper that the goddess known as "Apple Mac". So now that I know the fundamentals of digital imaging, I think that they can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom. For example, with English literature for example, digital imaging can be useful when trying to create maintainable images, whether they be from novels, author biographical websites, etc. The feature that I really enjoyed the best was the resizing tool. With this tool, pictures can be re-sized to fit into any presentation or email. In the past, I can remember trying to send pictures through email messages and receiving a note saying, "picture too large". Now that I understand how to re-size, what all the options are, and the effects I can use, I no longer fear the email or the presentation where I need to incorporate images. I especially liked when Mrs. Kelly(our tech teacher) showed us how these new pictures can be easily tagged and retrievable in a search. With Picasa and Photoshop Elements, I think a whole new world has opened up for me. Its almost like a fun and easy game to figure out all the benefits that these programs offer, and I think I've finally decided that I'm not at all a Mac hater...and I'm sure one day I'll convert from my current PC....GO MAC!
PS...anyone seen those Mac/PC commericals with the two guys: one guy is the cool Mac and the other the nerdy PC...I used to hate those...but now I understand its relevance and will laugh when one pops up again on the tube...oh PC..you are a nerd! LOL