MULTIMEDIA+WEEK+5+POST

 **1.** **What outcomes had you envisioned for this course? Did you achieve those outcomes? Did the actual course outcomes align with those that you envisioned?** I am really not sure what outcomes I envisioned for the course. I assumed I would learn about some software, but I had no idea it would be so useful and fun to learn. I did want to learn how to edit and work with video, which I was able to do. Audacity is a great tool. I actually introduced this to my department chair who in turn will be using this for some medical terminology pronunciation lists for an online course. Very cool! I enjoyed Photo Maker and found it very easy to use; easier than Movie Maker. In reviewing the learning outcomes for the course, I found we did cover each one successfully. Working with a group was fun, challenging, and informative. I am now motivated to put my newly learned skills to use by producing a “How to” video for some of my online learning courses for new students. Many of my students are brand new to online learning and a video may be just what they need to get them going in the right direction.  **2.** **To the extent that you achieved the outcomes, are they still relevant to the work that you do in your school? Why or why not?** Yes the outcomes are relevant to my work. I work at a community college in the Office Technology department. I personally teach via three methods: online, face-to-face, and self-paced. Online by far is the most challenging. Learning about Movie Maker and Audacity have been the most beneficial to me and my department. We have already put Audacity to use by using it to record medical terminology and using this recording for students to use instead of needing to go and buy an expensive CD. I have already proposed the idea to my mentor to create and publish a tutorial video (s) for new students to the online world; this way, they have a better idea of how to use the various features in Blackboard and feel more comfortable with the new environment. I will more than likely use the software Jing to accomplish the project. I am very excited to use the information gained in this course.  **3.** **What outcomes did you not achieve? What prevented you from achieving them?** I really do not think there was an outcome I did not achieve. I was able to achieve the following: · Communicate the impact of multimedia and video on learning and teaching for both adults and children. · Formulate and communicate the value of digital storytelling in the educational context. · Plan, design, develop, and evaluate an individual digital storytelling project. · Demonstrate video editing techniques. · Plan, design, develop, and evaluate a group video production project. · Select and use technology equipment and software for appropriate tasks. · Assist others for continual growth and expertise in technology operations and concepts. (Syllabus Outcomes)   **4.** **Were you successful in completing the course assignments? If not, what prevented or discouraged you?** Well, it was close, but yes I was able to complete all assignments on time – as long as this one gets submitted without any hang ups. The group project was GREAT. Normally you cannot always say this about group project, but our group was fantastic.  **5.** **What did you learn from this course: about yourself, your technology and leadership skills, and your attitudes?** **About myself** – I learned to read directions and watch tutorials when it comes to software that you are not familiar with. I also learned to make sure I give myself enough time for the “goofs” and redos. I already knew I was fairly creative, but had not had the opportunity to apply this creativity to technology much. Now that I know how, I look forward to the time when I can make personal digitals stories. (Of course that time will not come until after graduation.) ** About technology **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> – I learned that I am confident in tackling a technology issue. I do realize now to be careful what you click on and breathe deeply when you make mistakes. At one point, I actually cleared my entire navigation tree in my wiki. After the defibrillator was brought out, I was able to retrace my steps and fix the issue. I actually learned something during the process. ** <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">About leadership **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> – Normally I am a follower, not much of a boss. I do like to be social and make everyone feel welcome and needed in a process. I think my leadership skills held true to this observation throughout the process. ** <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">About attitudes **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> – I am positive by nature and found my group to match this characteristic well. We were all praise and positive feedback, which was a wonderful! <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">