PJ DiIorio - March 12 Post

I haven’t really had many problems with blackboard. It is easy enough to use and self-explanatory for the most part. The one point I would make is the problem with the submission of papers through the digital drop-box. However, the problem doesn’t lie with Blackboard itself, but with the file type of submitted papers. Most people use Microsoft Word, although many students use different versions of Word, or different programs altogether. The problem with this is that once the paper is submitted, if it is not the correct file type, Mary won’t be able to view it. In order to solve this problem you should all take the following steps. Once you have finished your essay, you should save it in compatibility mode. This means that it will be viewable no matter what program is being used. To do this (at least in Microsoft Word) you go to “Save As” and then under “Format” change it to “Word Document 97-2004 (.doc).” In this format it is now compatible with most word processors. In terms of other topics we should discuss, I would be interested in how other people in the class would feel about torture and our country’s standpoint on it. Many people view it as a completely immoral and horrific act. However, others might see it as a necessary evil.