PSA+Reflection

My Reflection:

1. When I started this course I was wanting to really dive into video production. There is still a great deal that I do not know but in the understanding that it is constantly changing and trying to find the media softwre that works for you. I believe I achieved those outcomes and was able to see other individuals points of view. The course for me aligned with the outcomes, because using the software and tools is the best way to utilize and learn what multimedia does and takes to complete. But, I expected to create my own PSA even with the group, and have an understanding of the process because of my position in my district. So working a the group that I had really put into focus how students would work in a multi-media classroom. 2. This course has brought up my confidence in helping to create a podcasting class at the end of July. It made me focus on details of what is expected for the teachers and their curriculum. I incorporated it with a PhotoStory training that I am conducting next week. I have been able to do more than I thought and see different ways of using it and bringing it down to a teacher friendly atmoshpere. All of the information is revelant to where I can find the training information to give to teachers or use to create a manual for a new class. Having examples, readily available and using them as a what would you change or not change. Always having a basis to show a good verses bad video production can be an excellent way to show a visual starting point. 3.The outcomes that I did not achieve within my group was learning how one of the members created her animation. As a lover of art and creating it digitally I really wanted to see what she did. It turned out really well and I know she spent a great deal of time on it, I was able to complete the assignments and worked well with the group I was involved with. We all had a vision but collaborated with what skills we had. I was worried about being in a group because it is hard for me to let go of the reins so to speak but getting that aside really helped. One of the ways on getting my assignments completed is that I am not a procrastinator so I wanted many items completed early and it helped that one of the other group members was the same way. I was so focused on all the aspects of my group that I left some of the other expectations slide. One area that became difficult was the fact that we had to post all of our work on several different sites and I felt that I was always trying to figure out which one I was on. Also, I was not able to work through the whole editing process, even though I have Pinnacle program at home, it would of been nice to see what all of us came up with in the project. I know we all have our different ideas and expressions but this would have been a challenging aspect to the work. 4. Apparently, I was not successful in completing my work. I thought I was and thought I had a handle on it. The main part of the project was the group effort and I must of overlooked some of the indivdual items that I was suppose to fullfil, but not a the level I usually complete my work. It is difficult to say what happened but I spent many hours with the group through different avenues, even using the phone when we had google difficulties. I have learned many things and was able to make friends with new collegues. I do not feel anything prevented or discouraged me from completing my work but I was just sidetracked trying to get all of the group work finished that I let some of the other go. Not my intention at all. 5. There was a lot about myself and the use of technology that I learned. First, I am patient up to a point, but try to find what skills would benefit me in getting my work accomplished. I am also not afraid to say I do not know how and I will find out by talking to someone that may know or searching for th eanswer. I do take a leadership role not in a dictator way but in one that wants to understand the project as a whole and who could get what skills finished. IGenerally I take a delegator role in a collaborative environment so that all parts of the project are justified and covered. My attitude is one that is positive and this helps me in my postion currently,with working with adults (teachers and staff). I have enjoyed this course and look forward to using these tools in my Staff development training.  