I had passed through the CLT (Center for Learning and Technology) at Trinity University once before Thursday (February 18, 2010), but never stopped to find out what all the computers and equipment in the room were designated for. Robert Chapman, the Instructional Support Manager for the Center, greeted the class and took us on a tour of the facility. Chapman, is in charge of TLearn and many other internet operations within the University. On the tour, he pointed out many technological resources that are available for the Trinity community. The Center is equipped with numerous Macs and PCs that may be utilized for Photoshop, Adobe, movie editing, and other high performance computer software. Chapman also explained that there are cameras that are readily available for rental use, as long as there is written teacher consent. Although equipment that leaves the Center must be checked out, the computers and software are open for any Trinity student to use for either academic or social purposes.
My knowledge about CLT was nonexistent before Mr. Chapman's tour. Now, I know that I can readily access software to edit my photographs and make them seem more professional and flawless. Furthermore, if I want to make a movie with my friends in the dorm, we can take all our footage to the Center and piece it all together to be cohesive. Not only can I use the resources in CLT for personal reasons, but I can also complete my academic projects on the computers there to give them a professional look. I know that my laptop does not the the ability to accomplish projects as nicely as if they were done on upscale machines such as those located in the Center. Needless to say, I will be making many trips in the future to the Center for Learning and Technology.
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