Evaluation: What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product

When I started this project I had no knowledge of how to use a Mac, Pixlr, Blogger, Camera, Uploading and Pages. However through taking part in this project I have now learnt to use all of these things and more. For example, I edited a lot of my images on Pixlr, by learning how to layer images and turn saturation down then erasing parts of the saturation, to bring out the colour. Learning how to master this was key in my project, as I had no prior knowledge of how to edit photo's and then create the images that I did.

I use Blogger every week, multiple times a week, and I have been able to upload drafts and edited images of my magazine and of other things things I felt were relevant. At first I found this slightly difficult because of the layout, deciding what was worth blogging (all of it) and because of having to upload images but I quickly overcame it and I have now produced a blog I am proud of.

The Macs have been a real struggle for me, as I do not get to use them often, I found myself falling behind on how to operate pages and to use them to create my magazine. However, through practice and a little more time, I now feel confident on the macs and I think I can use them effectively, and to their full potential.

I was worried about the images that I would get from my camera, as it is only a simplistic and basic thing, with not many mega pixels. The images I took however turned out exactly as I hoped, and through the enhancement and adjustment of Pixlr, I am really pleased with the finished result.

I used safari and internet explorer to their full uses as well. I was already confident with both of these and have used them both throughout my project, for research, planning and a general source of information.

I think that I have benefited greatly from all of the new technologies I have been introduced to, and after having had thorough practice, I think I have developed an understanding for them all, and that, as I was able to learn all of the above and more, I could easily learn new technologies that may be introduced to me in the future.