I am super excited for this class. Thus far it seems to have serendipitously connected with several things I've been kicking around the back of my mind for awhile. Ever since getting my mac and playing with some of the multi-media features, I've thought it would be fun to do some sort of video/photo/media projects with family photos, etc.
I've also been thinking a lot about oral story telling in general over the past couple of years, so I'm very excited about that aspect as well.
I am looking forward to learning more about the approaches discussed in Presentation Zen and applying them. I also am looking forward to a new, creative way to present information in a away that isn't death by PowerPoint and actually have meaning.
Furthermore, am excited to be working with new group members and having fun collaborating. I think a lot is gained from collaboration when you can be creative and have fun while working on something in a fun way.
As for what I hope to accomplish, I want to turn some of my family photos and some of the zombie march event photos into digital stories that can then be used a examples for students. I also hope to learn of new online resources that can assist in making the whole process easier from the technological tools aspect. I don't want to recreate the wheel if someone can share an easier way to achieve the same end.
Here's to a great class! *clink*
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I am also excited about doing something special with family pics and videos. My parents went to Alaska in June, and I have all of their pics and SD card that I was hoping to do something cool with by Thanksgiving (their anniversary) so this class comes along at a good time. I am nervous about the presentation zen stuff because I usually do powerpoints only for class assignments, and all of the requirements that need to go in it are geared more toward the way the book says you should not do the powerpoint. I can't wait to see how it all develops.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am excited for a new way to present. Often I think presentations can get too dry and boring.
ReplyDeleteShawn, what are some of the multimedia software that you have used in the past? Has it been successful or not and how so? For presentation I have only really used Powerpoint and SMARTNotebook.
I've used mostly iDVD and iPhoto to make some things. I've also used ComicLife as well to do a little bit of family story telling. I should post something.
ReplyDeleteI think you are already on your way - your blog post tells a story already - now to add in other things and make your stories come alive. I hope you and everyone else will enjoy this a great deal. Gather the pictures, think visuals and sound, and we are off and running.
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