What?
Our group chose to explore the ridiculous hilarity of Chuck Norris and his larger-than-life persona. We spent of hours of research, scouring the internet to find facts and video that supported the Meme. What we unearthed was a gold mine full of media and information that helped us compile a successful Meme video. We integrated online applications to help download videos, Garageband for voice narration and iMovie to help piece the final project together. It was certainly a very tedious project but it was another good way to incorporate various mac-based applications and many different forms of multimedia.
So What?
To me, I think what could really be taken away from this project is the value of collecting and incorporating outside sources into individual presentations. I think many of us cringe when we hear that we have to use secondary sources in a paper but I believe we do ourselves a disservice by not “doing our homework” and mastering the content that we are intended to learn. This project proves that we would have had little, quality substance in our piece if we did not include other sources.
Now What?
In the classroom I think we could really show students the value of employing quality secondary sources in their paper or projects. A project like this could be a fun, alternative way to show them the importance of including outside sources in their work. I would hope this discipline could encourage students to see the value of using secondary sources in other assignments that may be written or oral.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
About Me
Well...if I had time to tell you I would. While this is intended as a joke, the truth is I am a fairly busy individual. I am a full-time student here at WCU in my Junior year. I am also employed full-time at a local hotel. I currently serve in the U.S. Army Reserve as a print and broadcast journalist. Oh yeah...I also have a “full-time” girlfriend who is my best friend and someone I love very much. She is terrific. So, if I were to have free time on my hands I would prefer to spend it outside, staying active, getting pumped up with Tony Horton, reading a book, playing music, taking photos and spending time with family and friends. Beyond the surface I must admit I see myself as somewhat of a “late bloomer” in life as I dedicated many of my formative years to irresponsibility and a spirit of apathy. I never really had a mentor, someone to look up to, growing up so I am looking to provide young people that which I never knew. I want to dedicate my life to teaching and perhaps the field of counseling as well. I have become tired of letting my life pass me by. I want to matter. I want to make a difference, perhaps “too” much at times as my present circumstance would suggest. (haha)
iMovie Trailer
What?
My partner and I chose to do a funny, yet informative trailer about the evolution of reading literature as it pertains to technology. We chose to re-tell the story of a “forbidden” love between a book and a Kindle similar to the story of Romeo and Juliet. We demonstrated how reading has evolved over time crossing many different mediums along the way. Rather than propagating a negative sentiment for e-readers (like the Kindle or Nook) we attempted to show how students can fall more in love with reading if provided with the technological advantages of digital literature. It could save paper, time and could be a more interactive experience for learners.
So What?
I think at the heart of this project is trying to provide a space for learners (including future teachers) to interact with various forms of technology and not be afraid of the domineering nature we think it can often times possess. In today’s world it may be beneficial for individuals to become technologically literate as well.
Now What?
Could you imagine a world without books? Perhaps not. But I think of how much time, space, hassle and money that could be saved if students were given texts and other classroom materials in a digital form. Forgetting a book or losing a paper would no longer be an excuse. The only excuse one would have would be their unwillingness to learn. I think this unwilling spirit could be further curved by ensuring the learning experience is interactive and meaningful.
My partner and I chose to do a funny, yet informative trailer about the evolution of reading literature as it pertains to technology. We chose to re-tell the story of a “forbidden” love between a book and a Kindle similar to the story of Romeo and Juliet. We demonstrated how reading has evolved over time crossing many different mediums along the way. Rather than propagating a negative sentiment for e-readers (like the Kindle or Nook) we attempted to show how students can fall more in love with reading if provided with the technological advantages of digital literature. It could save paper, time and could be a more interactive experience for learners.
So What?
I think at the heart of this project is trying to provide a space for learners (including future teachers) to interact with various forms of technology and not be afraid of the domineering nature we think it can often times possess. In today’s world it may be beneficial for individuals to become technologically literate as well.
Now What?
Could you imagine a world without books? Perhaps not. But I think of how much time, space, hassle and money that could be saved if students were given texts and other classroom materials in a digital form. Forgetting a book or losing a paper would no longer be an excuse. The only excuse one would have would be their unwillingness to learn. I think this unwilling spirit could be further curved by ensuring the learning experience is interactive and meaningful.
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