November 20, 2011 Week 1 and Web Conference Reflection

In week 1, our assignment was to create a digital story. This was a lot of fun to create. My story was the effect my Mom had on my life. Creating this story really helped me travel down memory lane and really see the trials and tribulations I have faced in my life, to get me to where I am today. I was able to share my story with my family and friends that knew my Mom, and it was truly fitting and fell at the right time, as this month marked the tenth year anniversary of her passing.

I must admit that this Multimedia class has been very challenging. We have been required to accomplish many tasks that I have never even heard of. Online learning can be challenging at times and even more so with technology. I am having a hard time with the web conferences. A fellow classmate did let me call him with this last conference and let me listen to Dr. A through our phones.

I have enjoyed having a partner for this class, Lawrence Wetjen. He has been a wonderful partner and is very helpful with the assignments. He is very technology saavy and his works are always very professional.  I am looking forward to our large group assignment although, like the last few weeks, the assignment instructions are vague.  When following the to-do lists, week’s assignments, and course syllabus, I sometimes feel like I’m flying blind through this course.

I have not found the web conferences as beneficial as I hoped. When everyone’s camera is on, I have trouble with my audio and therefore cannot hear the answers to questions that have been asked. I am hopeful that this technology glitch will get better.

Dawn and Dr. A have been great. Dawn answers every one of my emails quickly and thoroughly. She and Dr. A are very supportive and have helped tremendously. I am so thankful for the support of my class colleagues and professors.