CCT370

CCT370H5  February 24, 2009     .kmz file: .doc file:       Critical Summary <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">CCT370H5 <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">February 24, 2009 <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">When I first used Google Earth, I found it really difficult to use. The whole concept was just a blur. <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Unfamiliar usage of the software made it harder to even start. But further down the road when I got used to using this software, things seem to get easier. I was able to enter several place markers and customize them with different colours and universal logos. Also, I was able to put descriptions when clicked on the place marker and place pictures beside it. Using images to tell a story makes the narrative more visual. Since pictures do speak better than words, they provide understanding without training(Lecture 3). Through the sensory representations, I was able to express and show my reader what I intended to show them. I was also able to add a path to help make the narrative more simple and easy to follow. Sensory representation makes the large amounts of data immediately available, where readers can instant connect between the picture and their own thoughts. It facilitates understanding of both micro-level and macro-level features and pattern. Lastly, it encourages analytic thinking, which can allow the reader to think according to their experiences and thoughts. One downfall from using Google Earth is I was unable to describe my markers, my feelings or further details, since description were meant to be short. Without detailed description, I felt that there was a lack of communication and understanding between the narrative, the reader and myself. For example, The “O” Cirque De Soleil, I was shocked by their performance. I’ve never seen such great and breath taking performance ever. The stage could be a hard surface and changes to a deep pool of water in less than 15 seconds. The next thing you see is one of the acrobats climbed all the way to the top and jumps down. But at the moment you still thought they were going to jump on the ground, but it has already changed to a pool before you even know it. <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> Lecture3." cct370-w08. 21 Jan. 2009. 17 Feb. 2009 < http://cct370-w08.wikispaces.com/lecture3>  <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">  <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">  <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">  <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">
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