Life in Education
Follow me as I journey through the experiences of returning to school to receive my Master's degree in Educational Technology Leadership from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
EDLD 5366 Digital Graphics and Web Design
Week One Assignment 1.2
My first impression of Bible from Ethiopia was one of a since of simplistic order. The text uses a uniformed font that is reflective ofEthiopia . The ancient manuscript reflects the type of
design and illustration one might expect to see. The religious figures are represented with a
glowing crown around their heads except for one figure of a woman. This figure is repeated on several pages and
on all pages she doesn’t reflect a glowing crown around her head. The illustrations around the text remain
consistent within each page. The color
palette contains bold, primary colors of blues, reds, greens, and yellows. The bright color palette reflects the life of
the Ethiopian village in relationship to the earth and religious
practices.
The artwork utilizes detail patterns in the borders that remain consistent on both corresponding pages. The faces of the people are elongated to represent the physical characteristics of Ethiopians and compared to other African nations. There is repetition in what appears to be a Celtic type knot. This is seen on almost every page either in whole or part.
My first impression of Bible from Ethiopia was one of a since of simplistic order. The text uses a uniformed font that is reflective of
The artwork utilizes detail patterns in the borders that remain consistent on both corresponding pages. The faces of the people are elongated to represent the physical characteristics of Ethiopians and compared to other African nations. There is repetition in what appears to be a Celtic type knot. This is seen on almost every page either in whole or part.
The contrast is provided in the use of red and black
font. All characters related to each
other are within proximity of each other.
Angels are viewed with closeness and a separation from the earthly
people. The pictures are uniformed
throughout with the repetition of color and proximity of each other.
The picture of the twelve disciples displays all elements of
the design. You see the contrast between
each disciple in their clothing, hair, and facial expressions. With a closer examination, one can see the
contrast of the hand placement on each disciple on the bottom row. The third disciple seems to be pointing to
the disciple on his left. Repetition is
reflected with the glowing crown around each disciple and with all eyes looking
to the left. The disciples are aligned
both vertically and horizontally which reflects a feeling of unity. Their proximity of closeness portrays the
thought of closeness and unity after the death of Christ.
Traveling to Uganda
each summer to volunteer has created an awareness of the spiritual aspect of
African art. This website allowed me to
explore closely manuscripts that are unreachable. What a special gift to have discovered. I look forward to returning to examine
further manuscripts.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
PSA Cyberbullying
EDLD 5363 Group Project: Public Service Annoucement (PSA)
Cyberbullying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV9Izk0HbYg&feature=youtu.be
Cyberbullying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV9Izk0HbYg&feature=youtu.be
EDLD 5363 Week 5 Web Conference Reflection
I have learned more in this past five weeks through this multimedia class than I ever
thought was possible. The collaborative
effort of my group was outstanding. We
were able to “go with it” as Randy
Nelson said in the video we watched this week.
The class was created with a scaffolding approach to learning. Each week laid the foundation for the
upcoming weeks. Dr. Abernathy provided
us with the global look at the entire course from the beginning. She encouraged us to not fret over the group
project but to “go with it” and each week would see how we would be acquiring
the necessary skills to complete the course.
Several times throughout the course we had glitches in the EPIC course
instructions. Not to worry, we were told
to complete the assignment and everyone would receive credit. After the week of Thanksgiving, I was a
little disappointed that I would not receive feedback and a specific grade for
my pod cast. I truly wanted to know how
I did and if I created the product that
was requested. I learned how important
it is to provide timely feedback to students.
I also learned that when we set out on a project, we should not change
it in midstream. Every time this would
happen during this course, I would get a little frustrated. I would have to tell my self, “go with it”.
The group project was one that I was hesitant to tackle. As soon as we were informed of having a
partner assignment and then a group assignment, I reached out to one of my
classmates that I had been communicating and collaborating with this semester. Since Lauren was in Connecticut , I was not sure how
we would be able to work as a team or a group.
Next we added two other partners, Laura and Allison, from east Texas . The four of us truly changed my mind about
distant collaborative projects. If we
were able to collaborate on this project, how much easier will it be to
collaborate on a project within the same room.
Personally, I think we created a stellar PSA and cannot wait to
share it with everyone.
As soon as we began the third week, one of our members took the lead and initiated the conversation of the project. We all agreed that our topic should be technology related since we were all in the EdTech Masters program. With that said, Lauren generated and the idea of cyber bullying. We all agreed and Lauren took the lead by writing the script and the scene schedule. Each of us claimed a task and began the process. Everyone was professional and thorough with their assignments. All of us were eager to assist each other and to volunteer for tasks as they appeared.
As soon as we began the third week, one of our members took the lead and initiated the conversation of the project. We all agreed that our topic should be technology related since we were all in the EdTech Masters program. With that said, Lauren generated and the idea of cyber bullying. We all agreed and Lauren took the lead by writing the script and the scene schedule. Each of us claimed a task and began the process. Everyone was professional and thorough with their assignments. All of us were eager to assist each other and to volunteer for tasks as they appeared.
Dr. Abernathy went above and beyond her responsibilities as a
professor. She added additional web
conferences, provided us with her personal email and cell phone numbers. During
the web conferences, she allowed each of us to ask questions about the
assignments and about software issues.
She encouraged us to answer other student’s questions if we knew the
answers because we were all learning. I
was glad that she encouraged us to use the free software that is available and
she shared how she goes for the free software whenever it is possible. She allowed us to modify the assignment and
use other software we found during our research if we wanted to.
This class taught me that I can personally learn new multimedia
editing software if I take my time, put forth the effort and ask questions or
watch the tutorials when provided. I
also learned that a collaborative process is similar to improve according to Randy
Nelson. You must accept every offer and
go with it or it becomes a dead end. Our
PSA on cyber bullying is an example of how four
people in four different locations in the United States can collaboratively
create an exceptional product. I am
proud to have been in a group with Lauren, Laura, and Allison.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
5363 EDLD Week 4 Web Conference
5363 Week 4 Web Conference Reflections
This week, Week 4 there are no discussion board postings! Just production of the PSA ! Next week it should all be put together with
narration and audio and then music with the title, closing credits, etc....
Also, we have to post either 2 or 3 web conference reflections. She said she would take either. I love the flexibility Dr. Abernathy
has. Learning is the main focus. She is always available for her students to
email or call her. She is also extremely supportive in teaching us new
aspects of technology.
We discussed the outside supervisors....Some people like me
have one, some have two and one person has three.....Dr. A said we only need
one....and we must meet with them 3 times.
That is all.
Carol Evans shared a free music site and all we have to do
is credit the website at the end of the PSA
if we use something from there. http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/free-music-resources.html
I explored it and it is awesome. So many ways you can search for music: by topic, mood, title, theme, etc…
Tonight’s web conference ended too soon! We are learning so much!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
EDLD 5363 Week Three Reflection
This week I was able to attend a couple of web conferences with Dr. Abernathy. They were excellent in clarifying the assignment and helping students with questions regarding to software requirements. Our group started out of the gate immediately, thanks to Lauren. She took the lead and established the dialogue, we choose assignments. Even though the four of us have not met face to face, we feel very comfortable working together. During the beginning of this course, Lauren and I became partners and then added Allison and Laura for our PSA project. When Lauren presented the topic of Cyberbullying, I was in total agreement because I was just reading an article about cyberbullying and contemplated this idea for our group. This project will take place over the next three weeks and I liked this week’s assignment. It is the pre-production process. It reminds me of teaching writing when I would tell my students that the preplanning stage is the most important stage in writing. Spend time here and the rest is a piece of cake. You fine tune the product. I feel that the work that has been done this week in the preproduction assignment will be the same. Dr. Abernathy is so reachable and has made it known that we are to contact her and not struggle through this class. That is very comforting. I am also thankful for my group and their willingness to collaborate together. I can’t wait to see the final project! This coming week, I will begin to tape the audio so that it will be ready for the video.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
EDLD 5363 Week Two Assignment
This week has been the most stressful week in a long time. To begin with, we had a video editing project that seemed a little intimidating to begin with. The day we started the project, I twisted my left knee and could not straighten my left leg. After several days of pain, an xray, and MRI we are waiting for the results to confirm a torn meniscus. Then family from both sides arrived for 5 days of Thanksgiving Festivities and the last A&M and Texas football game on Thanksgiving. (Of which I had to stay behind)
I explored several different video editing software programs and decided to use Adobe Premiere Elements for my project. Once I created a video to edit, I began learning the software.
Next, I downloaded Jing to use as an extension. This extension allowed me to video my screeen and tape my audio at the same time. After several days of frustration, I finally created my podcast. Because I downloaded the free version of Jing, I could not get it to post on any free web hosting sites. I explored the conversion process and after converting it from a SWF file to a MP4 file, the video was not what I wanted. So, back to the production. I then purchased the Jing software to be able to create it in MP4 file as soon as it is made. After this, it was easy to download it to several differnet sites. I loaded it to You Tube, Teacher Tube, and Podomatic for this assignment.
I learned a lot this week in the area of patience with learning a new program and having a house full of guest and a bummed knee.
Life is good! I am now finished and ready to enjoy my Sunday evening.
I explored several different video editing software programs and decided to use Adobe Premiere Elements for my project. Once I created a video to edit, I began learning the software.
Next, I downloaded Jing to use as an extension. This extension allowed me to video my screeen and tape my audio at the same time. After several days of frustration, I finally created my podcast. Because I downloaded the free version of Jing, I could not get it to post on any free web hosting sites. I explored the conversion process and after converting it from a SWF file to a MP4 file, the video was not what I wanted. So, back to the production. I then purchased the Jing software to be able to create it in MP4 file as soon as it is made. After this, it was easy to download it to several differnet sites. I loaded it to You Tube, Teacher Tube, and Podomatic for this assignment.
I learned a lot this week in the area of patience with learning a new program and having a house full of guest and a bummed knee.
Life is good! I am now finished and ready to enjoy my Sunday evening.
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