Kylie Noblet - Multimedia Apps and Tools

  Reflection: Above you will see the 960x200 pixel banner I created using the online resource Pizlr. Using Pixlr I was able to make a custom-sized banner relatively easily, using the tools provided to insert images and text to make the finished product you see above. For this banner, I decided to find three logos with coincide with the areas of focus for the week, which will be discussed in the remainder of this blog.  Social Bookmarking: While social bookmarking resources are not commonly used as much right now, these websites could be used to save (bookmark) and label different resources and tools in one space. On these sites, the individual who inserts a bookmark can either publish such as public or private, which can then be looked up on these sites using the label assigned to each bookmark. The main use of social bookmarking sites is to make it easier to save and share bookmarks collectively in one space, making it easier to search and find these resources again when they...

Accessibility and Equity in Media Accessibility Features & Requirements: Accessibility in the world of multimedia and technology is important in making tools usable to everybody and providing inclusivity to all potential disabilities of the audience. Several factors should be taken into account in terms of accessibility, including hearing, vision, cognitive impairments, and mobility. Things that may be accessible to one, are not always accessible to everyone, and therefore consideration of the potential issues of your viewers is essential in providing a good resource. Not only will this make your resource user-friendly and accessible to all, but some laws require anything uploaded to the public internet to be accessible and functional for all individuals, including those with disabilities (U.S. Access Board, 2024). Below are some ways to take into consideration, how to make media resources accessible to all users: Vision: Large text, or a tool to adjust the text sizing. Unless an i...