How I create create computerized exams

I use LanSchool software to mange the lab of 18 iMac computers in my classroom. It has a good interface for creating and scoring tests, doing polls and sending files to students.  

I am teaching photoshop like a BOSS

I am teaching Adobe Photoshop and showing my students how to use layers. This lesson got a big hit because of the flyer I created.  

Tiffani’s 30th Birthday Party

I had a great time filming Tiffani’s 30th birthday party at Laurel Skating Park in Laurel, Maryland. I used an old technique by professional camera persons called in-Camera Editing.  I knew the shots that I wanted to get in advance and I just pieced them together in sequence and I used very little b-roll.   [...]

Food Review: Cupcake Kisses

Yes, it’s official this blog has become “extra random” but I am glad to do my first food review.  It is for Cupcake Kisses and you will see what I thought about the Red Velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing. 

A lesson I learned from my 5-year-old

Just another life lesson learned. Sometimes you learn them from the most unexpected people.

Tascam iM2-Portable Quality Recording for your iPhone/iPad

Podcast: Play in new window | Download I am big fan of Tascam for audio production. My wife recently purchased the Tascam iM2 from the DVEstore as a holiday gift. I am not going to get into the technical specs, because Dave Courvoisier did an excellent job writing about the pros and cons.  Below is the [...]

Interview with @ShaunaReporter

I had the chance to sit down with Shauna Stuart, an up-and coming multimedia reporter and we spoke about how she uses media and social media in business.

4 Things I focused on in 2011

Happy Holidays from my family to yours during this season. Remember no matter what you do, capture those special moments in your life. 

Strike a Pose!

I taught my students how to make a slideshow and move it to the beat using iMovie and they used photos from Photobooth (a popular mac app) and a few photos from a digital camera.  To see all my students work visit http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/dizard

Help Portrait Mt. Kisco 2011

  Help-Portrait is a collection of photographers around the world using their time, equipment and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate. I had the privilege of joining a group of photographers who partnered with Abilities beyond Disabilities to deliver the gift of a smile in Mt. Kisco, New York.   This [...]