I have not had much experience using video making software. I used some with an old recorder about 25 years ago. My how times have changed. I was fascinated by the ease and simplicity of the software. There are so many functions and tasks that can be performed with them. I tried Pinnacle (free) and Windows Movie Maker. I chose WMM and found in great. I really enjoyed the project and felt a sense of achievement upon completion.
I find the collaboration with Nicole, cohort 23 peer, the most helpful. We can communicate and work through difficult aspects of the assignment. I am looking forward to collaborating with larger group for the Public Service Announcement Project in weeks 3-5.
Okay! Now for the constructive criticism. I hope it comes across as such. The discussion boards are fun and interesting communicating with cohort peers, But the requirements for posting are confusing. Too much conflicting information between syllabus, assignment,and overviews. I also find the web conferences a source of constant frustration. I understand the technology glitch part, but it is frustrating none the same. This week I tried to get on and was booted out once. I had to leave due to late conference start and parent conferences on another occasion. Read the wrong course document and planned on 6 PM time on Saturday, only to find out it was 10 AM (8 AM PST, my time). I will try and be there tonight, Sunday at 6 PM PST. I did get to about 30 minutes of one last Sunday and heard a lot about week one. I hope that I can start to enjoy these web conferences soon. My hopes are high.
Lawrence Wetjen EDLD 5363 / ET 8038
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