CST 300 Eighth (Final) Week Journal

 CST 300 Eighth Week Journal

OLI Post-Test

    This week we took the same test on OLI that we took at the beginning of our course. There were interview questions such as, "Do you prefer to work in groups or alone?". The post-test also contained situational questions that asked how we should respond. I remember taking this test at the beginning of the course and feeling confident in my answers. Taking the OLI course in its entirety made this post-test feel easy. There were a few questions where I remembered that my old answer may had differed. Learning about conflict recognition, conflict styles (and when to use them), active listening, and assertion messages helped me answer these questions better than before. This course has given me practice with the skills that I picked up throughout the years. OLI has also given me the language and vocabulary to understand these skills better. Overall, I am incredibly grateful for this learning experience.

Week 8 Learning Journal Post

Part 1: Review Other Teams' Final Video Projects


    1. Is the topic well covered?
            
            Yes, the topic is covered in-depth.

    2. Is the presentation clear?

            Yes, the presentation is clear in its delivery.

    3. How is the quality of the research?

            The quality of the research seems good. The information seems up to date and reliable.

    4. How is the quality of the video production?

            Yes, there are some improvements that can be made however. Examples include, making sure text color stands out from background, increasing size of text, and using video clips to make it more engaging.

    5. Is the video engaging and interesting?

            Yes, the video is engaging and interesting. I would recommend adding stock footage as the use of pictures gets stale after a while.

    6. Is the team work evident?

            Yes, the team clearly has distinct parts and sections. Everybody contributed from what I can tell.

    7. Is the video appropriate to the audience (either general public or technology professionals)

            Yes, this video for the general public is easily accessible to the point that a middle schooler would understand it.


    1. Is the topic well covered?
            
            Yes, the topic is covered in-depth.

    2. Is the presentation clear?

            Yes, the presentation is clear in its delivery.

    3. How is the quality of the research?

            The quality of the research seems to be up to date and reliable.

    4. How is the quality of the video production?

            The video production is well done. I would recommend some animations or stock footage to keep the content engaging.

    5. Is the video engaging and interesting?

            Yes, the video is engaging and interesting. Adding some animations or video clips would help greatly in keeping the video engaging throughout.

    6. Is the team work evident?

            Yes, the teamwork is evident. The team clearly has distinct sections and everybody has worked on the video as far as I can tell.

    7. Is the video appropriate to the audience (either general public or technology professionals)

            Yes, the video is appropriate to the audience. It is aimed at the general public and is short and interesting enough that a middle schooler would understand it and stay engaged.


    1. Is the topic well covered?
            
            Yes, the topic is covered in-depth.

    2. Is the presentation clear?

            Yes, the presentation is clear in its delivery.

    3. How is the quality of the research?

            The research seems to be up-to-date and reliable.

    4. How is the quality of the video production?

            The video production is great. The use of B-roll footage is relevant and engaging.

    5. Is the video engaging and interesting?

            Yes, the video is engaging and interesting. The video clips played are relevant and engaging.

    6. Is the team work evident?

            The teamwork is not apparent in this video. One person in the group is used for the voice delivery. It is unclear who else on the team helped with this project.

    7. Is the video appropriate to the audience (either general public or technology professionals)

            Yes, the video is appropriate to the general public. It is interesting and engaging content that a middle schooler would understand.

Part 2: Keeping Up With My Learning Journal

    This is my team's Final Research Video Project on genomics. I have learned a great deal about what it means to work together as a team. This team has challenged me in good ways. I have been forced to see the importance of consistent and open communication. My team communicated mostly through Discord for the planning of this project. We collaborated using Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Drive. Fortunately, these tools are extremely useful and easy to use. Next time, I will make sure to set definitive due dates for parts of the project so it is done in a more orderly fashion.

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