Friday, November 18, 2011

Reflections Week One EDLD 5363

            The assignment for the first week looked like it would overwhelm me. However, I found it pleasant and easy-paced. I am becoming more comfortable navigating through EPIC and my time management skills are being honed.
            The Digital Cookbook reading was excellent. I am ordering the download. I used the advice given regarding the 4x6 card helping to keep the story short. I love Mark Twain and the quote they used about not having time to write a short story is one of my favorites. It is rewarding for me to be able to edit my writing and make it concise and powerful.
            I really enjoyed collaborating with Nicole Wollford this week and look forward to working with her in the larger group in week 3-5. Her insight and peer review were most helpful. She kept the pace moving and the assignments were completed with time to spare.
            The use of the software Photo Story 3 was great. I really enjoyed the simplicity of it. This was my first time uloading to YouTube. My digital story My Journey to Butte Falls looked good to me. Each class I take gives me more expertise in the use of these digital tools. I find it stimulating and enjoyable. I cannot emphasize enough how much I have learned.

            I attended the web conference on Sunday 11/13/11 at 6PM. I entered the room at 5:55, probaly a little too late to ensure a spot in room. I will make a more concerted effort to be at least 30 minutes early for this conference. I was having so much trouble technically that I wasn't able to fully grasp the conversations. I apologize for not allowing enough time. I hope to attend at least two more conferences and post reflections in week 5.
           I attended the web conference Sunday 11/20/11. I thought that it would cover week two. But, I saw that it was mostly covering problems and questions about week one. I did get to hear some information about week two assignment. However I had to leave and edit my YouTube video, wiki and blog to show new cut version of digital story. I learned more tech tools to delete files from YouTube,  and re-post. I learned more about editing and narration on photo story.

Lawrence Wetjen
EDLD 5363  ET 8038My Journey to Butte Falls

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