My Reflection
Self-Assessment
Throughout this course, I have gained considerable knowledge
on different aspects of what Digital Graphic Desktop Publishing can offer. In
week one we discussed the C.R.A.P method for designing, websites, posters,
business cards, etc. There is so much information that goes into designing and
implementing contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity into your work, than
I thought. It all comes together though, and everything serves a purpose. In
week two we designed logos using the method we learned in week one and in week
three we built our own animation. According to Understanding Multimedia
Learning: Integrating multimedia in the K-12 classroom, “By enabling students
to visualize complex information, animation may make it easier for the learner
to make sense of the information in a way that requires less processing. In
addition, animation is more likely to be effective if it is accompanied by
narration, which makes use of both the auditory and visual channels”. Week 4,
we took all of what we learned and implemented in a group website. While
learning so much about design and animation, it made me realize that there are
“free” resources out there to be used that can help students everywhere reach
their potential. I have gain more confidence in what I can do in Digital
Graphic Desktop Publishing.
New information that I gained and old information that I
knew about Digital Graphics were different. I realized that with some reading
and watching “how-to” videos, I could make a decent logo, animation and
website. I designed sites in previous classes and did them to my liking but I
could clearly see where the C.R.A.P method would have been extremely helpful.
Previously I felt animation was too hard to do and never “really” wanted to
deal with it. After week three, I can see myself using animation more now than
I thought I would before.
The relationship between the old and new information I
learned affected my personal experience by bringing to light many things I just
thought was not exactly “my thing”. I had this whole notion of picking what I
wanted to do with technology, not really branching out and experiencing pieces
of all of it. That is where I went wrong, limiting myself. I have learned to
never put limits on what you want to do, do not put a cap on it, because if you
do most likely you will miss out!
Learn as a Learner
The approach and strategies I used to complete my
assignments always stayed within the rubric and guidelines of my instructions.
I made sure I thoroughly understood the assignment and always collaborated with
my classmates. I also participated in web conferences with our teacher to make
sure there were no discrepancies in what we were supposed to be doing.
I try my best to make sure I can soak up as much information
as I possibly can going into an assignment. The videos and readings are a big
help also classmate collaboration! The more we know and learn the more we can
help each other. I assess my own performance by the rubric, but I ask myself
questions to see if every aspect of the assignment is being completed. I try to
stay ahead with my assignments so I go over them multiple times before I turn
them in. Also according to the grade I receive, I use that as a measure of how
I should continue or improve my assignments.
The results of my performance were affected greatly by my
learning and interaction with colleagues. We exchange each other’s blog
addresses and google site address. We are constantly on our class’ Facebook
page and we discuss our assignments daily. Interacting with my colleagues is a
big part of the learning process. We gain information from each other by
sharing what we discuss, research and have experienced in our classes and while
doing our assignments.
Lifelong Learning
Skills
Collaboration is a big part of lifelong learning skills. You
have to know how to network, how to get yourself in a position where you make
connections with those that are like-minded. As we learn, it is important to
reflect on what is important. We should always be able to walk away with
something that stands out from each lesson. When we learn we should pass on
information to others to not only help others but to help ourselves retain what
we have learn. When we practice what we have learned and speak of it, it
becomes a part of who we are, we utilize it in classrooms, with colleagues and
sometimes family and friends. The whole process of learning is to gain useful
information and pass it on so that not only myself but also that others can
benefit from it.
Past interactions and collaborations with colleagues will
influence my future learning experiences greatly. I will never forget the
importance of collaboration. It is so important to network and draw from each
other’s expertise and knowledge. In the future, I will become more open about
things I learn; I will share and extend the invitation for other co-works and
colleagues to do the same. In working with my classmates from all over, you
never know how any person will perceive you. We do not see each other in a
lecture class, or on campus in passing, but we do collaborate through chat
often and have web conferences and all this matters! The more positive and
professional the attitude the more networking you can do; which in return gives
you future resources and references. How well you network and collaborate tells
a lot about a person and how people will often “brand” you. Branding works both
personally and professionally and it is always good when you are perceived well
by others. Hubert Rampersad, an authority on authentic personal branding puts
it this way, “Having a strong authentic personal brand is an important asset in
today’s online, virtual, and individual age. It is the key to personal success,
and it is the positioning strategy behind the world's most successful people.
Everyone has a personal brand, but most people do not manage it strategically,
consistently, and effectively. It is important to take control of your brand
and the message it sends, as it will help you distinguish yourself as an
exceptional professional.”
As a lifelong learner I want to make sure, I am able to get
through to people. I guess for me the questions or issues that will challenge
me the most and that are worthy of future research or investigation, would be
techniques to get the class attention. It is one thing to teach but to actually
have the class pay attention and learn and retain, is another thing. I do not
want to be a boring teacher, just reading from text. I want to know the lesson,
study it so that it will be presented with full meaning and sustenance. Being
able to really teach and the students actually participate and learn will be
the challenge.
Describe how you
would implement the use of web sites into a PK-12 classroom
As a part of a lesson plan, I think it would be great to
start as young as possible to have students create blogs and websites.
Student’s homework could be uploaded and saved to their site and reflections of
the assignment posted to their blog. There are so many different free types of
educational tools that can be used for assignments. Students can learn how to
do animations, learn how to make “how-to” videos with Screencast and record
audio with Audacity. Students will soon learn that all of their information can
be posted to their sites and blog and can always refer back to them for
references. The Center for Implementing Technology in Education states,
“Integration of multimedia into instruction can help to reduce curriculum
barriers and improve learning for all students”. If technology can be
implemented in the youngest students this will prepare them for the future;
college, internships, employment, etc.
- Citation: Goldsmith, M. (August 2007). Authentic personal branding. Retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/sep2009/ca20090929_228578.htm
- Multimedia Applications for the Classroom
- Citation: Multimedia Applications for the Classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cited.org/output_pages/printDefault.aspx?page_id=106
- Understanding Multimedia Learning: Integrating Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom
- Citation: Understanding Multimedia Learning: Integrating Multimedia in the K-12 Classroom. (2008, September). Retrieved from http://www.brainpop.com/new_common_images/files/76/76426_BrainPOP_White_Paper-20090426.pdf
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