An effective way to explain something is to use a metaphor. This can be especially effective by picking an metaphorical object or behavior with which the audience is already familiar.<\/p>\n
The one I see most often is comparing computers to a car. This morning I saw this on an email list describing a person’s experience \u00c2\u00a0migrating to Vista 8 from Vista 3.<\/p>\n
It is like I have traded in a familiar (though frustrating) car for one that has the lights, wipers, and radio in new locations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Also this morning, Vista 8 was compared to a malfunctioning pen forced on faculty who would rather use a better pen. Nevermind all pens are not used exactly the same. (Fountain vs rollerball) Some require more maintenance and care than others.<\/p>\n
A coworker always says Free Open Source Software<\/a> like Sakai<\/a> or Moodle<\/a> are free as in free puppies not free beer. Nevermind proprietary bought systems like Blackboard are bought as in bought puppies.
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