Ashley Lopez

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z47kJTfmED8 The app I chose to present for my Smackdown is Adobe Photoshop , a powerful tool I plan to use in my graphic design career, particularly in the advertising industry. As a graphic designer, I could work for companies like Netflix, where editing photos and creating high-quality images is essential. Photoshop would be the perfect app to remove imperfections from images, whether by blurring out blemishes or using the lasso tool to cut out parts of an image and place them in a new background. Its variety allows me to manipulate photos with precision, ensuring they meet the specific needs of my projects. In addition to photo manipulation, Photoshop allows me to adjust a wide range of elements such as saturation, hue, brightness, and contrast. I can also use the brush tool to add unique designs and textures to the image, enhancing its visual appeal. Since many advertising projects require impactful visuals, I can utilize the text tool to add enga...

Chapter Five focuses on using technology to support connected learning. It discusses how we should see ourselves as learners first and then develop the fundamentals of collaboration. It also talks about apps and reviews tools for documenting and archiving learning, tools for connecting and collaborating, and tools for extending student learning. Platforms like Twitter, blogs, social bookmarking sites, and Delicious are mentioned as ways to organize and share resources. These tools can help you connect with others, learn from their experiences, and expand your knowledge, especially in fields that are constantly evolving, like graphic design. The chapter also discusses apps for documenting and archiving learning through sites such as social bookmarking, Delicious, and Diigo. Social bookmarking is an effective way to organize content while connecting with friends and colleagues and discovering new articles and links. Delicious is a popular website for bookmarking and tagging sites, while ...