EDLD+5363+Multimedia+Course+Reflection

When I first started this course, I believed we would be learning about programs for multimedia: audio, video, etc. In this I was not disappointed. That is exactly what we learned. We did learn about multimedia programs, what we can do with them, and how to put a multimedia work together. I am really glad we got to achieve what I expected and the hands on experience was something I will not only remember, but also utilizes for my own classes when the next school year begins.

I think the only thing I did not achieve was podcasting. I'm still a little unsure of my ability to accomplish this task, but after working with Audacity, I think I could do this on my own. All the other course work that was required and even the optional web conferencing was easily accomplished. I enjoyed the web conferencing because we got to discuss anything that we had a problem with directly with the instructor. I even got to meet some of the other students in the class for the first time. It made me feel more connected with the course than all the ones I've had in the past. I also felt having the last project a group project was an excellent idea. It also allowed us an opportunity to work with others in the class we did not know and actually feel more connected instead of isolated.

If more of these courses were structured more like this one, I feel that all of us would come out of this learning more than just about technology, but a connection that makes university work all the more meaningful. I discovered that working in a group with people I didn't even know was a daunting task at first, but once the group started to communicate with one another and we set the tone for the group, nothing was going to stop us. We worked well together. My leadership skills weren't that wonderful, but I do tend to sit back and listen to what everyone has to say before I make suggestions. And my suggestions were taken seriously and even used. I also was the one who used the web conferencing the most, so when I participated in the web conferences I would report some of the suggestions or ideas brought up on in the conference. I was the unofficial reporter.

Overall, I enjoyed the class and learned more in this class than I had in any of the others. Even though I know there will be some of the courses that are rather dry and boring, these courses about the technology and usage make the desire for this particular degree more worthwhile.