Web Conference Reflections
Week 1 I attended the web conference on Sunday 11/13/11 at 6PM. I entered the room at 5:55, probably 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.
Week 2 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. There is 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.
Week 3 I attend the video web conferences at least once a week. I find them confusing at times. There is a lot of information. I hear the same questions asked numerous times. I am hoping that these conferences will prove to be more helpful. I continue to be hopeful.
Week 4 I still find the web conferences to be of little help. Tonight, Sunday's conference, I was disconnected three times before I finally gave up. I did hear that discussion board assignment was cancelled. I already submitted post and replied to one of my peer's quotes. So this information was not timely. I also heard that we are switching from EPIC to BLACKBOARD shortly. I still have hope that the web conferences will help me in the future.
Week 5 I attended the web conference on Sunday and continue to experience problems with connectivity. It is not a constant problem, but, has been for week one and five. I finally gave up after three times attempting getting back in room. I plan my weekly schedule around these conference times and have wasted valuable time that I cannot spare with my hectic schedule. I know that a graduate program is supposed to be rigorous and time consuming. I welcome that aspect. I do not wish to waste time. I hear people asking questions about assignments and work that should have been completed weeks ago. I understand that these questions need to be answered. I usually research any questions I have regarding course and get the work completed.
Lawrencer Wetjen
EDLD 5363 / ET 8038
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