Video+&+Multimedia+Course+Reflection

1. What outcomes had you envisioned for this course? Did you achieve those outcomes? Did the actual course outcomes align with those that you envisioned?

I came into this course thinking I would learn about incorporating various forms of media into the classroom. I did not expect to be editing video and audio myself. I would say that the outcomes went beyond my expectations.

2. To the extent that you achieved the outcomes, are they still relevant to the work that you do in your school? Why or why not?

They are relevant, I will at least be able to create more interesting presentations to assist my students in understanding. I can definitely utilize the Personal Digital Story as all Windows computers come equipped with the free program that would enable all my students to complete such a project.

3. What outcomes did you not achieve? What prevented you from achieving them?

I believe I achieved all the outcomes.

4. Were you successful in completing the course assignments? If not, what prevented or discouraged you?

I was successful in completing all the assignments, though I had many technical issues. My laptop, which is what I use for my masters classes and teacher work that I do at home, broke down and I had to send it back to the manufacturer to get a new motherboard. My desktop's sound went out for several weeks, which delayed my week two video assignment. This caused a bit of stress and panic, but all the technology issues got fixed and I was able to complete everything. 5. What did you learn from this course: about yourself, your technology and leadership skills, and your attitudes?

I learned that I still get nervous when using new programs, and that I've become extremely use to having free access to technology. I learned that I am more comfortable with using my own still pictures rather than grabbing random footage off the internet. I feel less anxious with editing video clips then with editing music clips. Learned that I can work very well in a group, that I can listen and compromise. Sometimes that's the hardest thing to do. I learned that I can generate useful ideas that will be heard by others. I still have a hard time seeing how I will implement some of these skills, as the tools needed to utilize them aren't available in my district. I still need to work on having the self-assurance to push for the needed changes in my district.