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EDLD 5363 - Final Reflections

1. For this class, I find the outcomes to be attainable and pretty well aligned with what I had envisioned. I knew we were producing a video, and that we would have to work in groups. How that collaboration would occur I was unsure of. It turns out, that the collaboration was the easiest part of the project. I was part of a great team we achieved the course outcomes quickly and with great cooperation.

2. I find it difficult to merge the outcomes of this class with what I teach now. I moved from a Broadcasting/Media class to an English class. While I know that technology needs to be a great part of core classes, the integration of that is harder. Instead of a PSA, I would like to take the students' reflexive writing and have them turn that into a digital story.

3. There were not any outcomes that I did not achieve. We worked together well, and got the job done.

4. With the major course assignment being to produce a PSA, my team was extremely successful. We had a person in our group who was able to take the lead on the project, and we willingly picked up the parts that we were most comfortable with. Everyone was accountable for their time and product. Our PSA looks and sounds good, and it was thanks to the group effort.

5. I learned that it is not so hard to work collaboratively via the Internet. I was very worried about working with people I don't know, but I no longer feel that way. I was previously comfortable with video editing and Audacity. I did learn some new features about Audacity that I am excited to use in the future. Taking the readings from this class, I am going to try and design a multimedia project for my students.