EDM 613 MAC Week 2 WImba AR Project and Copyright

This week's Wimba covered the basic of the copyright videos we watched through the week. The "pop" quizzes made for a good understanding of how everyone perceives Fair Use and Creative Commons. It was really interesting to hear my fellow classmates talk about how they have used certain sites for music or pictures that were maybe a little more lenient in their terms of usage. Most everyone in my group has been scared straight from using works without permission. I think it is possible that many of us can and will make crediting mistakes, not on purpose, but out of ignorance or haste.

I really like the check system going through class. It does reassure the group that we are paying attention as well as allows Professor Joe to calculate who has done the work and retained the information.

The AR project is still a work in progress. Blogs, literature reviews, and of course cycle data all must be ready for submission. It is important to remember that the staff at Full Sail will help you and make constructive points so that the AR website will be professional and a reflection of the school and me as a graduate student.

EDM 613 MAC Week 1 Reflection post ( AR and LIT Review and Full Sail)

Well, here I am at month 11!!! My literature review has passed and with some minor details can be published on the AR site. The AR site has a list of a few things that will need to be taken care of- I was a little disappointed in the few blog posts from my critical friends. But Overall , I was pleased with my research and how it evolved and made my classroom a great place!!

I have a learned a lot this year as a teacher and a student. I think about the different ways kids learn and how I can do the best job I can do to reach all students through media technology.

Although a very hard year on me mentally and physically ( working full time, 3 kids, sports, and then Full Sail) I feel pretty good about coming to a close. The professors at Full Sail were always challenging yet caring for me as a person. I liked the personal attention from Full Sail people. I really loved meeting new people and creating friendships across the nation.

EMD 613 MAC Week 1 WIMBA-Course Intro and AR Activities

The initial Wimba session was a plethora of information. Dr. Professor Joe was able to recap all of the information from the videos that students were to watch independently. I liked the specific information about the AR project- who would ever imagine that I would present this as a "scholarly" presentation? Or have it ready for publication? This was the scariest moment for me in realizing that I am almost finished so I have to "walk the walk and stop talking the talk". Blogging is a very cool way to present ideas and opinions. It is also a way to put yourself out there so there has to be some degree of confidence and readiness to face the world. I look forward to putting it all together and being one step closer to graduating!!!
Although I am familiar with most of our classmates, there were a few new faces in the WIMBA session. It's good to mix it up!!!