EDLD 5363 Reflection on Week 2 Web Conferences

I generally do not enjoy getting on the web conferences.  There is always some sort of audio problem or too many people are having personal chats that it is hard to follow the school related questions.  I decided to join tonight’s conference and found that it was no different because the presenter’s connection got lost and I got knocked offline.  The few moments I was on the conference, I did get a few of my concerns answered.  I found out that for Week 2 assignment, we only needed to do a podcast and not a video.  The podcast length should be no more than 2 minutes.  I also was pleased to know that we are only required to post 2 reflections for the entire class.  The reflections can be any two web conferences we attend during this class.  Also, I found out that for our group PSA project that we need to collaborate with members of our section.  I will have to use the discussion board as a way to communicate with my fellow classmates.

EDLD 5363 Week 1 Reflection_Script creation for personal digital story

Our project for Week 1 was to create a personal digital photo story.  I was extremely nervous about this project, because I generally do not like expressing myself openly.  In addition, I struggle to put my thoughts in writing.  I read the Digital Storybook Cookbook to help get me started.  Many of the suggestions seemed to be geared towards personal things or events.  I felt like it was to be something emotionally gripping... something, I'm generally not interested in doing.  I did have a recent event that I considered doing which was the recent loss of a family member.  But after viewing photographs of my nephew, it was emotionally difficult to try to narrate a story.  After days of pondering, I decided to do a more positive digital story on thanking those who have supported me during the difficult times.  This digital story was more comforting and helped me to reflect on the influences that certain people have had in my life. 

EDLD 5363 Reflection on Week 1 Web Conferences

This week I was unable to attend any of the conference due to extended working hours.  Fortunately, the recordings are posted on EPIC so I had an opportunity to review the conferences.  I was thrilled to learn that for Week 2 assignment we would work with the same partner we collaborated with on our Week 1 assignment.  I have enjoyed working with my classmate Tamara during several other courses. We work very well together, share ideas with one another and provide the necessary feedback to help make working on any assignment a lot easier.  She also has a great sense of humor too.  I also learned that for Weeks 3, 4 and 5, we would have group project and would need to collaborate with a minimum of 4 people to complete the remaining assignments.  Other concerns in the web conferences pertained to the internship and Dr. Abernathy provided answers.