EDLD 5363 Multimedia and Video Technology- Reflection on Web Conference

I have not been able to participate in the web conferences due to my Internet connection speed, Internet connection reliability, and scheduling conflicts. I have been able to view the transcripts of the web conferences. It appears that my classmates have been able to use this resource as a means of gathering and clarifying necessary information as it relates to accomplishing tasks in this course. I see that it provides a way to get to know some of the other students a little better as well.

EDLD 5363 Multimedia and Video Technology- Week 1 video

EDLD 5366 Digital Graphics and Web Design: Course-Embedded Assignment Reflection

            The last few weeks have been awesome. Many things that I had already known about were enhanced with new ideas of how the old information can now be used within the K-12 classroom and in other areas, such as presenting this information to other teachers. The design principle learned, using CRAP, was so beneficial for putting together a website. When my group and I put our group site together, I saw just how useful CRAP was in implementing a design that was neat and appealing to the viewer. (Williams)

Getting the assignments done and turned in on time was a challenge for a couple of the assignments. Time management, as always, seems to be the largest hurdle. I had to get up early in the morning to get work done, as well as take advantage of some available moments during the workday. Taking on the challenge of working in a collaborative setting also helped me to see more clearly where some of my strengths lie in the area of group work. The group work and discussions have helped me gain new insights, improve communication, and to improve my sense of accountability. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2011)

Reflective thinking has served me well as a graduate student and educator. Reflecting back on ideas learned and working with others has given me some insight on how I might employ this skill with my students. One way I can use reflective thinking in the classroom is to have my students to create a blog so that each student share what they have learned about a given subject. (Gerstein, 2011)

Bibliography:

Robin Williams: The Non-Designer’s Design Book, Third Edition.

Study Guides and Strategies (2011). Cooperative and collaborative learning. Retrieved from http://www.studygs.net/cooplearn.htm

Gerstein, Jackie (2011). Where is reflection in the learning process? Retrieved from http://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/where-is-reflection-in-the-learning-process/