Practice makes perfect
It’s very important to me that we immediately have tasks that implement our new skills. I need practice to confirm and retain new knowledge.
View ArticleJennifer’s Daily Reflection
The courses that I want to use DMP for are my CBL courses. I can see the value, but my students already get an orientation to WordPress, to community-based learning, and to the use of web-based data...
View ArticleMeghan’s Tuesday Reflection
We talk a lot today about the challenges of integrating digital projects into our classes. How do we assess the success of new media projects? Is it possible to compare research papers to digital...
View ArticleBlogging 101
I found today’s session to be both informative and enjoyable (and I’m grateful for my shield, Ken). Unlike several other members of our group, I had no experience with WordPress. As a result, I was...
View ArticleHow Not To Record an Interview…
I second Kathrin’s use of the word “humbling” to describe today’s experiences, particularly with video recording. Given that I forgot to put a mic on myself for part of the interview, recorded a...
View ArticleArticle 4
It’s good to be a student again and have the expertise of Ken and Hil shared. Thanks to you both. Such new tools to behold. How might I apply them? My wheels are turning. Practice, practice, practice....
View ArticleListening to My Voice
I know digital storytelling is all about “the gift of your voice”, but after listening to my recording I fear the “gift” might not be an especially good one. Unlike Kathrin, I haven’t realized I “did”...
View ArticleThe Story as it Stands
Day 4. The head is still swirling with information in search of spots in my memory for storage. I fear there will be a loss of data. No, I know data will be lost. Hopefully enough residual information...
View ArticleA Student Again
Creating a digital story was just like being a student again — with all the possibilities and pitfalls that entails. I was learning how to use new technology, find material to use, and create something...
View ArticleThe Next Frontier, a New Assignment
Day 5 and soon we share work with our colleagues, a humbling experience indeed. I’m still abuzz with all the technology crammed into a few days of learning and amazed that we all generated two products...
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