Follow these steps:
Choose one of the items below. Insert your cursor below the item, and then write about the projects in this class in terms of that item for four minutes.
Choose another of the items, and then write freely about the projects in this class in terms of that item for four minutes.
Choose a third item from the list. Without discussing directly the projects, write freely about the activities and processes experienced in this class in terms of that item for five minutes.
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
Professor Anderson taught me a lot of new computer skills that I used on Adobe Creative Cloud softwares, and many of these were difficult for me and required a lot of patience. I grew to accept that working with photoshop and designing an app were not going to come to me easily, and I had to take a sizable amount of time to develop abilities to work well on these tasks. Throughout the experience as I encountered problems, I would go back and address these issues by collaborating with classmates, consulting Professor Anderson, watching Youtube videos, and reading over the daily tasks found on the website. I also would utilize the feedback I received from Professor Anderson for each of my assignments to improve upon my work.
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
Collaboration was key when working on the podcast assignment. My group and I decided to focus our podcast on social media's impact on politics, and each of the five of us had a focus point to bring to the discussion. We each collaborated to create a smooth flowing discussion that was not entirely prompted but had a structure to it that made sense. I additionally had the role of host for the podcast, so it was important for me to know when to interject and introduce a new topic for discussion. I worked diligently with my group to fine tune my interjections. Revising other classmates assignments and working with others on my own assignments helped me to learn from others and grow as a student.
- Information
- Risk taking
- Adaptability
I had to work adaptively throughout this course, particularly during the class period when I faced a time constraint. I adapted tremendously when working on Adobe softwares like Photoshop and Rush when I needed to shape my projects during class to get the help I needed.
- Curiosity
- Reflection
- Motivation
Finally, choose one item from the list below. Write freely about the projects in this class in terms of that item for five minutes.
- Logic versus emotions
- Role of visual, sonic, and textual media
It was difficult for me to incorporate different forms of media into my arguments throughout the class because I was entirely unfamiliar to this before this class. The Twitter analysis was the first assignment I completed and it was my first time utilizing social media in an argument. I used actual tweets to strengthen my analysis, which was fun and thought provoking. Drafting my audio essay, I developed a verbal argument that relied on the support of inserted media clips. Using Adobe Photoshop, I evolved an ability to create an argument with images that would illicit emotions.
- Networks and social exchange