Actually, it doesn't really matter how interested one is in CD-ROM images
if the funding, personnel, and time are not available. I probably should
have asked the poster just how small her school is, but it sounded like
she would be the only person involved in such a project, which makes it
pretty impractical.
Adrienne DeAngelis
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On Wed, 6 Feb 2002, Aaron Marcavitch wrote:
> Lara,
>
> Well I had already formed my thoughts when I read the other posting about the problems of using
> CD-ROM images. Myself, I was going to say that its a great way to go. Of course I am a tad bit
> on the biased side of technology.
>
> Let me give a few ideas to you. First thing of course is to scan your images into digital form.
>
> Over at staples they have a great little device by Iomega called the FotoShow. Basically its a
> slick little product that allows you to store all your images on a Zip (or several zips) and then
> play them on a TV. Its great. Now I wont vouch for the ease of use, but if its anything like
> other Iomega products, it probably is.
>
> The website for it is:
> http://www.iomega.com/fotoshow/fotoshow.html
>
> I would check that out first.
>
> Then if you are using CD's, you have a few options. If you have, what we at MTSU call, a Master
> classroom with AV and computer hookups, you are all set. Your best bet would be to organize your
> images with something like PowerPoint (easy to use-set up a file, import images (w or w/o
> captions, and export as a slide show) and burn it onto a CD. Another option is to set up a web
> page of images and burn that. I dont know for certain but if your college (or local CC) has a
> digital lab or computer lab they will generally let you do this or do it for you. Plus just about
> every third person has a CD burner now. It wouldn't take much more than ten minutes to burn. Pop
> into a CD drive and you are ready to go.
>
> Even better is are programs called autorun's. (Type in Auto run on download.com) These allow you
> to specify a HTML file that will open automatically. You could create a CD of images that would
> open automatically for the students. Burn 30 copies and you will have a take home CD.
>
> Well those are just a few ideas. I know I was worried about slides myself, but since looking into
> it, I am going to keep on taking digitals.
>
> Aaron
> --- Lara Taylor <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Hi, everyone! I am teaching an art history class at a local college, and I
> > am using the old system of two slide projectors and slides. The slides are
> > old and icky, and I would like to start using CD-ROM images in the class.
> > Has anyone used CD-ROMs with images to teach classes or do presentations?
> > Do you like it/hate it? Can you still do image comparisons?
> >
> > Also, I am in the Chicago area. If anyone knows of any workshops or intro.
> > classes on how to use CD-ROMs of images in the classroom, I would love to
> > hear about them,
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your help!
> >
> > Lara
> >
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