EDLD_5363


 * Week 5**

//**Question Responses **//
 * **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? ﻿ **

Based on the syllabus of the class I began overwhelmed. I have not used any form of video editing software before. I haven't even been exposed to any type of cinematography. I figured that this course would teach me the basic fundamentals of video editing software and its use in an educational setting. I believe that I have been exposed to video editing software and its use; however I am far from proficient. This is a course that I would like to take in a traditional 16 week course. Because this was a brand new skill for me I could use additional training and practice to become adequate in its use. Based on comments from my classmates, I believe that they were able to meet the course outcomes because they had prior knowledge. For me personally though, I have a long way to go. I do however have a great place to start. I have noted the resources and will use them in the future for some upcoming projects. I do believe that with these resources and practice I will be able to confidently apply the principle of this course. ||
 * **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?**

The outcomes of this course are extremely relevant to my work environment. I work for a non-profit where our ability to produce our own materials is imperative for cost considerations as well as image control. The materials and resources I have obtained and been exposed to in this course will help me as we plan out our marketing and promotional endeavors. I have a BBA with a concentration in Project Management, so the planning portion came easier to me. I embraced the storyboard concepts and setting out a project timeline and scope. Well, I guess that is how I see the production process, at least from the planning stage. The resources for planning were very good, and I liked the digital story board software. However, my limited knowledge of the vocabulary used in the shooting and editing of video made it hard for me to grasp in this accelerated format. ||
 * **3.** || **What outcomes did you not achieve? What prevented you from achieving them? **

The outcome that I did not achieve was being able to edit existing video clips into one coherent video sequence. I was able to get them into one file, however the quality was extremely poor and any type of extraneous graphic enhancement work was nil. What prevented me from achieving this outcome was lack of personal knowledge of the subject prior to this class, accelerated format of the course, and a general sense of confusion for what was to be accomplished. I spent a lot of my time just trying to figure out what I was supposed to be turning in, and I’m still not completely sure if I got it or not. Regardless of the changes in the course, I feel that the primary obstacle was me and my ability to quickly learn this skill. ||
 * **4.** || **Were you successful in completing the course assignments? If not, what prevented or discouraged you?**

I was successful in completing the course assignments except for week 2. I completed the original assignment then got lost on the revised assignment. The rubric stated that it was not a graded assignment so I left it as the original. These courses are all very informative and relevant, however there are many times that I feel there is a lack of pre-course preparation. I understand that there are things that need to be changed, but when a Masters in Education program appears to be unorganized and discombobulated, you start to wonder about its quality. The syllabus is a contract with the student and constantly revising this contract in a course that is so limited in time is disconcerting, distracting and discouraging. ||
 * **5.** || **What did you learn from this course: about yourself, your technology and leadership skills, and your attitudes?**

The most important thing I learned from this class is what I don’t know. The art of filmmaking is a creative and precise process that has its own language and culture. I do have a good basis of how to continue this learning process and will soon understand how to put together video in a seamless and coherent manner. I am quite adept at learning new technologies and enjoy it. I learned that there are quality tools available that I can put to use in my work environment and with practice eventually produce for the public. I tend to take a leadership role, however in this case I was a worker bee who learned from the people around me. We were a good group who enjoyed working together and leadership roles evolved depending on the need. ||


 * Team Debrief**

A copy of the PSA document was uploaded as a document in Google docs and was shared with the group. Everyone signed up for the position that they thought was best for them. A separate document was presented and shared with the group members and was used to collect names, emails, job placement, and phone numbers. We have been using email, Google docs, Google chat, and the phone to communicate. On the week three assignment in Google docs, we listed ideas for topics and chose one quite easily by chatting within the document. We discussed every part of the assignment while filling out the PSA proposal at the same time. We talked about how many shots should be made to make sure not to go over the time that was allotted. Everyone jotted down as many ideas as they could think of that would best suit the proposal and then we edited the document as we finished. In another group editing session, a second table was created so that the group could see the project in close to storyboard form and discuss ideas. Everyone took a role based on their ability and tools that were available to them. One person in the group has technology tools that are available to create shots and will shoot the video. In the middle of week four, a mock video using captured footage was viewed by all members so that everyone could comment on video quality and consider alternate scenes. By the end of week four, all footage was shot, audio was recorded, and the PSA was ready for edit. It was disseminated to all members via YouTube, and all were given the opportunity to comment. Changes made included blurring names on Facebook shot, re-setting shot with students receiving text messages, and adding the Creative Commons license to the last frame. Each person in the group has had input throughout the process and has contributed to the final product. A review of the Google Docs history and GMail shows a collaborative effort. **Cyberbullying Video Final ** []
 * Group Communications - Email & Chat Log**


 * Week 4**

Cyberbullying Video Draft []




 * Week 2**

This week we were to identify 3 different open source video editing programs and compare their strengths and weaknesses.




 * Week 1**

This week we are to create our own digital story. I focused my story on where I am from.

To see my digital story follow the YouTube link below.

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